Hotel Bibles are still a thing. But for some brands, they're on their way out.

[A HERETIC I AM]

7. I've stayed in literally thousands of hotels in my lifetime....

And I would say that when I bother looking, or opening the nightstand drawer, there is a bible there almost every single time, and I have stayed in just about every single mainstream chain there is.

I just leave it. However, if when I walk into the room for the first time and find one on the desk or otherwise in plain view, I’ll toss it in the trash, particularly if it is open.

On rare occasions I’ve found them open and something pointing to a specific verse. This is either the manager or the housekeeping staff proselytizing. Sorry, don’t need it and don’t want it.

In certain western states you will find The Book of Mormon as well as a volume of “The Teaching of Buddha” on occasion. The Teachings book very often in Canadian hotels.

The Marriott Chain, Founded by J.W. Marriott, whose family are members of the Mormon religion, is known for placing The Book of Mormon in rooms, as well as a Gideon Bible. I must say I can not ever recall checking into a room in a Marriott property and finding either on a tabletop.