Everyone develops their own systems. None are exactly good or bad ... but all do tend to evolve over time and travel.

Lots depends if you're hauling camping gear ... and if you're bike is secure where it's parked or needs to be stripped if on the street in a busy city. Most of us go for secure-ish parking ... so I'll go with that.

Upon arrival and greeting I inspect the room and negotiate a price. Once done, I leave my Helmet, Jacket, and Camel Back in the room.

I immediately ask for the Mozo, Ayudante, helper or whatever. Most times someone is around ... even if not officially. I explain about my "false leg" and that usually gets a quick response and help.

But if no help, then back to bike. In 30 seconds I have my bag liners out (two) of panniers. In one minute, my duffle is off. I sling it cross my back and carry the two bag liners. All this weighs less about 15 kgs.

Everything else stays on the bike: soft panniers (mostly empty), tools (hidden in locked tool pouch).

I worry about locking up and moving (if needed) the bike after a few s or dinner. If I get help carrying gear in, I tip well and ask that he keep an eye on my bike ... with promise of more tips to come. Seems to work OK.

Being HOT and sweating like a rapist is all part of travel. We've got to wear the protective gear .. so we suffer at times. It's TOUGH ... but try to ZEN your way through. It's all in your head.