Most hotel visitors don’t have high expectations; all they really want is good food, a comfortable room, and some peace.
However, after checking in, the heroes of this story were surprised by what they discovered.
“I decided to wash my hands after checking into the hotel and undressed in my room. However, the switch was installed on the outside door of the room by the interior designers.”
“I searched the whole room for drawers, but I couldn’t find any. After that, I continued to the reception. The receptionist said sourly that he would be up as soon as he found out the reason for my anger.”
“He brought an extension cord and tucked it somewhere behind the bed.
“My resort said everything in the bar fridge is free.
“I dropped my hotel key card.
“The motel where my parents are staying said they would provide them with breakfast every day. That’s what they got.”
“This is my hotel lobby.
“Breakfast is served at the resort for $1,200 per day.”
“This emergency exit light in my one-bedroom hotel room with one entrance.
This motel does not seem to clean its rooms.
That was the day we were supposed to leave this Turkish hotel. It was 11:30 am when check-out was supposed to be at 12 pm. I made a rash decision to shower. “We’re moving in here with you, they’ve already given us the key,” a woman yelled as she entered the room as I left. What time are you going to leave the room?”
“Television in my hotel room in San Francisco.”
“I’ll save so much money.”
“My wife and I were able to book a room at the resort that had a door leading into the next room. I had to call the receptionist to remind the young children to stop trying to open our room all night.” “
It seems that “getting on the guests’ nerves” is an essential service at this hotel.
Once I found an identical brand of snacks at the market directly across from the hotel and they were, of course, a tenth of the price.
I bought them and used them up. The hotel sent me a bill the next day stating that I had eaten the refreshments. They claimed they found the wrappers in the trash, so even though I tried to tell them no, they were sure they did.
They would only say that it didn’t matter if the snacks were still there, despite my repeated instructions to simply check the room to make sure they were still there. I didn’t touch them. The packaging was disposed of. I even instructed them to look in the trash for the receipt and after about thirty minutes of explaining they would see it. However, they claimed that they should not search the garbage.
Like in what way?
Yes, they went through the bin. When the employee finally arrived they claimed they “found” the original treats unopened and that I hadn’t eaten them. Even though I wasn’t charged, I promise I’ll never do it again.
“Navigating the endless loops with luggage was mildly infuriating.”
“There’s a hotel in Madrid that labels room items with their names.”
“This hotel uses the same unlabeled bottles for shampoo, conditioner, and detergent.
“I’m selling this little jar of chips in my room. There was no price on it. The front desk told me it was $6.99 when I called. And that covers four almost whole fries and crumbs.”
“My hotel TV remote didn’t work. I checked the batteries because they were very light and this is what I found.”
“They spent $300 for three nights at this particular hotel because they offered a free continental breakfast. They eat that kind of continental breakfast.”
With such activities, you can turn gray without leaving your room.
Stayed at the hotel about ten years ago. After checking into the room, I threw my luggage into the space without checking the closet and it hit the mini fridge hard. I took off most of my clothes and started getting comfortable on the bed.
Suddenly the phone rings and someone from the hotel starts banging on the door. The front desk answers the phone and I say, “You just racked up $700 in minibar charges in a few minutes!” OK? I was quite confused. I didn’t drink a drop.
I had to change into something more formal to allow the crew to reset the fridge and make sure I wasn’t drinking a fatal amount of small bottles.
Even though the door was never opened, just bumping into the fridge was enough to activate a sensor for every bottle inside. When the staff audited my small fridge and found it had too many bottles, they left it alone and told me I could take it for free. I ended up being charged $21 for it anyway.
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Staying in a hotel often comes with certain expectations: a comfortable room, good service, and a hassle-free experience. However, the stories shared by various travelers reveal that the reality can sometimes be far behind these expectations. From confusing designs and malfunctioning amenities to bizarre interactions with staff and unexpected charges, these anecdotes highlight the frustrations that can arise from a poorly managed hotel stay. While some situations may be funny in retrospect, they also serve as a reminder of the importance of attention to detail and customer service in the hospitality industry.
For travelers, these experiences underscore the need for caution and prudence when checking into a hotel. Whether it’s checking your room on arrival or clarifying policies with staff, a little extra vigilance can go a long way in avoiding unpleasant surprises. On the other hand, hotels should take these stories as valuable feedback that offers insight into how they can improve their facilities and services to meet or even exceed guest expectations. Ultimately, a successful hotel experience hinges on a delicate balance between providing comfort and ensuring customer satisfaction, which every guest deserves, but not everyone gets.