Why number 13 is not used in hotels?
Daniel Martin
Published Jan 06, 2026
Some hotels skip the number 13 and go straight to 14 when numbering floors. This is true for other tall buildings as well. It is because of the disorder triskaidekaphobia and a general dislike of or superstition regarding the number 13.
Why is 13th floor unlucky?
An unlucky numberAt the Last Supper, Judas Iscariot was the 13th guest - we all know how that went. In Norse mythology, Loki crashed a banquet of a dozen gods - as the 13th partygoer, he caused a celestial uproar when he killed one of these divine guests with a poison arrow.
Why is there no 13?
The Historical Significance of the Number 13One of the most widespread superstitions about the number 13 has Biblical roots. After the Last Supper, Jesus was betrayed by Judas, who was considered to be the 13th disciple.
Why 13 no is unlucky in India?
Story Behind House Numerology 13The number 13 is considered unlucky in the Western culture because it denotes the number of people that attended the Last Supper. In fact, many countries have gone ahead without including the 13th number in their streets, floors or apartments.