Guests notice three things first: the bed, the bathroom and the smell of the place. Get those right and the rest of the review usually follows.
Start with linen. Strip and bag everything, then remake beds with hotel-standard fresh linen before you clean surfaces, so dust settles before the final wipe down.
Bathrooms need limescale attention every single changeover, not just occasionally. Shower screens, taps and the base of the toilet are the giveaways.
Finish with a consumables check — loo roll, bin liners, tea, coffee, dishwasher tablets — and photograph the finished property. It settles any dispute about damage or missing items instantly.