 You can bypass the hotel's controls if you know the secret. You need to find the thermostat's hidden menu. Hidden menu. Now, many thermostats can be unlocked by pressing and holding the fan and up button simultaneously for about 5 to 10 seconds. From there, set it to the temperature you want. And if that doesn't work for you, look up your thermostat model on YouTube and find a hidden menu tutorial that will work for you.