The smartest travelers have a mental to-do list before they leave the room and head down to the reception desk. Leaving a hotel room (especially a nice suite) can be a letdown. It officially means that vacation is over, and it’s time to head back to the real world.

But before you let the guest room door close behind you, be sure to do these things that will save you stress and money in the immediate future.

Photograph the minibar

There’s nothing worse than seeing an unexpected hotel charge on your credit card bill. This is exactly what can happen if hotel management attributes room damages or minibar expenses to you. To cover yourself, take a quick snap (or better yet, alert the front desk) of any major damage you might find. The same goes for the minibar — a before and after photo can prove that it was the guest before you who downed all the $100 Champagne.

Take your shoe out of the safe

If you’re the type of person who always forgets something important in the safe (no judgment), here’s a pro tip: Put one of your shoes in there. You won’t be able to get out the door without your second shoe, and you’ll be forced to remember your passport or other valuables you stashed away for safekeeping.

Peek in the shower

The shower is a place people often overlook when packing up their belongings. But leaving behind an expensive bottle of face wash or your favorite razor is easy to do — not to mention, mildly annoying when it come time to replace those products. We also recommend checking under the bed and in the closet for any items. Plus, be sure there are no chargers still plugged into the wall outlets.

Grab the freebies

And while you’re looking in the shower, there’s no harm in grabbing the individual toiletries you only partially used. Don’t forget any other freebies you might want, like bottled water, magazines, monogrammed pens or fresh fruit. Just be sure the items aren’t part of the charged minibar, and of course, leave the big-ticket items, like robes and umbrellas, behind.

Tip housekeeping

When it’s time to go, it’s time to tip. Don’t forget to leave cash for housekeeping staff before you check out. It’s entirely possible to leave money at the front desk, but it’s a better guarantee the money will go to the right person(s) if you leave it in the room. Add a small thank you note, too.

Request a car

Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are usually the most affordable ways to get to the airport. Request a ride before you leave your room (if you know you’re leaving the hotel immediately), and the car should be waiting for you at the curb. It’s much less stressful than waiting for a taxi to be called or overpaying for a hotel car service.

Take one last picture

Before you go, take one last snap of whatever made the hotel room special to you. It doesn’t have to be Instagram-worthy, but a pretty view or a soaking bathtub can make for a memorable photo the next time you’re mindlessly scrolling through your phone’s camera roll. After all, remembering a blissful vacation is priceless.