Embarking on a journey often comes with the anticipation of a comfortable stay at a hotel. However, the tales you’re about to encounter are far from the idyllic experiences one might expect.
In this compilation, travelers share their shocking and nightmarish encounters with accommodations that turned their trips into unforgettable misadventures.
From “continental breakfasts” to unsanitary conditions, get ready to delve into the stories of travelers who braved through horrendous hotel stays that left them questioning the very definition of hospitality.
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“$800+ a night hotel asking for tips..would you tip? We always leave the room clean/er than we found it because I’m a bit of a hygiene freak. I have left tips before but not sure how I feel about this one.”
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“The running hot water from my $550/night Paris Hotel Room.”
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“My parents are staying in a hotel that promised to serve them breakfast during their stay. This is the breakfast they were given.”
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“View from hotel room, they claimed we would get ‘city’ views…”
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“This hotel charges you $50 to use the fridge.”
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“Hotel I’m at just charged me 14 bucks for a couple of Eggos and 10 tater tots…”
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“My hotel made the walls of the bathroom fully transparent…”
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“The hotel I stayed at last night said they provided free breakfast.”
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“I was wondering why my throat was scratchy after running the AC in the hotel I was staying at.”
