Try Calling For Help
Vacations are typically meant for relaxation. This is the reason why most people assume that booking a hotel will be a peaceful experience. More often than not, people in the hospitality industry will work hard to ensure that you have a stress-free stay. However, not all establishments are capable of giving us the 5-star experience we all want. Despite this, there are some hotels out there that did not only fail to give their guests a great stay but did so spectacularly. Take a look at these hotels that did not meet their clients’ expectations… When you find yourself in a situation like this, what are you supposed to do? The easiest solution would be to make your way to the toilet paper. It’s gross, but it will do the trick. If you do not want to waddle like a penguin, you can also use that towel to wipe yourself clean. Both of those methods are gross, we know. Maybe you can try screaming for help as well. Sadly, this will only work if you unlocked the door. Someone needs to be outside at the right moment for this to work. Next time, you should probably look around before you go number two.
Just Like In Harry Potter
Emergency exits have been installed so that you can leave in case something bad happens. What are you going to do when the alarms go off and you find this instead? It might be time to start panicking and chose one of these walls. The only thing you can do to get to safety is to hope that the door to the side is a real exit. If it is only another suite, you should start hoping that you are actually a witch and wizard. Perhaps the fire exit is something like Platform 9 ¾ in Harry Potter. Now close your eyes, run into the wall, and pray hard.
Not What He Expected
He decided to go on this trip to see a couple of his friends. We bet he did not expect to somehow lock himself in the shower! Uh-oh. His girlfriend called the front desk for help. Despite this, it still took several hours for the repairman to arrive and let him out of this prison shower.
Not What He Expected
It is bad enough to get locked inside the bathroom, but can you imagine such a thing happening when you are wet and naked? He probably felt very helpless. On the bright side, maybe he managed to get an epiphany while he was in there. It is no secret that shower thoughts can be very brilliant.
A Pool But Not Really
The folks who booked a stay at this Motel 6 probably expected that they could finally breathe for a moment or two. The plan was to leave the kids at the pool under the watchful eyes of the lifeguard. They were very disappointed when they got there and found this instead. A grassy pool with the ladders and shepherd’s hook intact did not even come to their mind.
A Pool But Not Really
Perhaps the hotel employees had been planning to renovate it. We do not know. Perhaps it would be a breathtaking pool soon. We have no idea what the future holds, but this is not yet the place to be if you are looking for a pool that one can actually swim.
Unable To Shake This One-Off
We would not mind if they only had salt and pepper packets at the hotel restaurant. After all, it is not like you expected things to get extravagant. However, we still do not like how they served it here. There is simply no reason for them to put the packets inside the shakers.
Unable To Shake This One-Off
Perhaps this is yet another scheme they created to get more money out of their guests. Do you think they had been charging a dollar for every packet that the patrons used for their meal?
Enjoy The View After A Shower
Honolulu sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? If you want to cut corners, you can always hop on a red-eye flight and then go to bed when you get to the hotel. In the morning, you can finally start exploring the lovely city. If you wanted to drink your coffee on the balcony, you will need to pass by the shower first.
Enjoy The View After A Shower
Who decided that this was a good design anyway? Maybe the person in charge thought guests wanted to dabble in some exhibitionism while they enjoyed a shower. Does that sound appealing to you?
A Sink Like No Other
How can someone get this so wrong? This is as basic as it can get! Whoever was asked to install this probably felt proud about finally installing it. We wonder if they even noticed their mistake.
A Sink Like No Other
After all, there was a contractor, plumber, architect, and handyman who worked on this project. How they all failed to catch this mistake beats us. They can always install a longer faucet if they wanted to fix this. On the other hand, it would be a lot easier to clean the countertop.
The Honeymoon Ensuite
It seems like the designer of this bathroom had a number of assumptions about those staying at the hotel. This would not be an issue if it was a honeymoon suite exclusively for newlyweds, for whom privacy is not an issue. What stumps us about this is that you can always just leave the door open.
The Honeymoon Ensuite
This is one room you would want to avoid if you were sharing a room with a coworker. After all, you will have to step out while the other person took a shower. That does not sound convenient whatsoever.
Ask For A Refund
There is normally a period of time between the check-in and check-out hours. After all, the hotel staff still needs to clean the room and prepare it for the next guest. At least, this is what we all assume. It seems like some people decide that it is too much to change the bedsheets when it “looks” clean.
Ask For A Refund
This must be the most horrifying note you can ever find beneath the hotel bedsheets. If we were in this person’s shoes, we would have bolted out of there in no time.
The Worst Shower Curtain Design
You will find two cringeworthy things in this photo. First, the shower curtain design is just dreadful. Second, this dad joke is definitely worthy of a face-palm. He was “pretending” to have gotten into a terrible accident. We are sure that his wife got a mini heart attack after catching sight of the “blood”!
The Worst Shower Curtain Design
We just hope that the two of them are staying in a room with an extra couch. We are willing to bet that she kicked him out of their bed right after this happened.
Even Worse Than You Expected
This horrible hotel breakfast might just be the worst way to start your day. The person in question handed over $15 for this meal, so we can understand why they felt so upset. Something a little more nutritious would have been nice. The least they could have done was to toast the bread, but no dice.
Even Worse Than You Expected
We have figured out why this looks so familiar. It looks just like a tray you would get in the high school cafeteria! Perhaps this is the sort of thing they give out at death row as well.
A Cursed Hotel Room
We hate to say it, but this door at a San Francisco hotel gives us the heebie-jeebies. At first, you would not even think that you can access the room since the railing blocks it. Upon further inspection, you will see that the railing has an installed hinge that one can simply attach and detach. Not suspicious at all.
A Cursed Hotel Room
We are willing to bet our lives that there is something important right behind the door. What could possibly be hiding in there? Do you think it is a dungeon or a murder room?
Hot Showers Are Out Of The Question
There are times when you just cannot wait to get back to the hotel room and enjoy a hot shower. This is not something that the guest can enjoy, however. Why? Just take a look at the way it has been installed.
Hot Showers Are Out Of The Question
If this was located inside a house, there is no doubt that the father was the one who put it in. After all, this is a great way to ensure that the water bill doesn’t get very high.
Lost In Translation
This must be nothing more than a case of things that just got lost in translation. We are sure that they asked the front desk part-timer to do this. That person decided they had nothing to lose by only using Google translate.
Lost In Translation
It is either that or they said what they actually meant. Perhaps there is truly a chance that you will die in the shower. They wanted to let you know that the least you can do is to be graceful about it. After all, a clumsy death means more mess for them to clean up.
A Guest Called Tulation
The employees at this hotel only wanted to make the lovely couple feel special on their honeymoon. Unfortunately, it looks like they did not think it through. The person who was asked to work on this seems to have overlooked one tiny detail. At the very least, the towel origami and rose petals were cool.
A Guest Called Tulation
We might be the ones in the wrong here, however. It is also possible that the guest actually had a rather strange name. Maybe they wanted to congratulate Mr. Tulation. If so, we stand corrected.
This Is Not A Public Library
A lot of people stay at a hotel and think that everything is theirs for the taking. Sure, fancy hotels will offer you a lot of freebies. However, this Hilton hotel does not hand out free books. Mind you, these things are only up for aesthetic purposes. You are not actually supposed to bring them with you.
This Is Not A Public Library
We hope that the sign worked. Perhaps people no longer took the books home with them after they put it up. After all, this is not a public library!
Help Me Find My Room
We want you to look at the sign below. It is not really an issue if you checked in sober. However, this might make things very hard for you once you have downed a few bottles of beer after dinner. Trust us, it is going to be very challenging to look for your room when you can no longer walk straight.
Help Me Find My Room
Do not go around and knocking on various doors in the dead of the night, do you hear us? If you cannot figure out where your room is, the best course of action is to ask for help from the front desk.
False Advertising Is Real
In this day and age, it is wise to remain skeptical when it comes to just anything you see on the internet. It is easy to deceive people with the advent of Photoshop and other manipulating tools. However, we had no idea that it was possible to fool anyone with a photo of a pool. Hotels normally have this feature.
False Advertising Is Real
At the very least, we have figured out just how far optical illusions can go. If you want to sell your house, we doubt that you can find a photographer better than this guy.
Overlooking The Minor Details
Typically, hotels want to ensure that you have a great and memorable stay at their establishment. It is not uncommon for them to hand you notes, give you champagne, upgrade your room, and even send you flowers. Sometimes you will be truly impressed by the lengths that they go for their guests.
Overlooking The Minor Details
Considering that they are so good at personalizing such things, it must have been a let-down to find the artwork they placed in the room. A closer look will show you that it even says, “your sample text here.”
Life Imitates Art
It seems like hotel décor can be a hit or miss among guests. Is it really that hard to put up something that is both tasteful and pleasant? We bet the person who picked out this artwork had been very distracted at the time. What makes it even worse is the fact that they put it right above the toilet.
Life Imitates Art
The least they could have done with this was to put it somewhere in a better place. We just hope that it does not backfire. Can you imagine what a drunk guest on the toilet might do after seeing this artwork?
Mixed Smoking Signals
This is simply too confusing for us. We cannot tell if it is fine for guests to smoke in this room or not. In most places, ashtrays are placed in smoking rooms. If they did not want anyone smoking here, why did they put them there in the first place?
Mixed Smoking Signals
Maybe this was their unique method of getting the guests to quit the smoking habit. After all, how can one possibly focus on smoking a cigarette when they are trying to figure this out?
A Bit Much
We cannot think of anything that is more romantic than waking up and finding the love of your life on the toilet. We are just kidding of course. Everything else is going to be more romantic than that. Yuck!
A Bit Much
Do you think it is going to be even worse when you share this room with a coworker? We do not know about you, but we prefer using the toilet in peace. Is privacy too much to ask for in this day and age?
All For Show
A lot of hotels like to say that they have amazing views from the rooms. After all, this is a great way to attract more clients. This establishment was not very honest. There are curtains, sure, but no windows.
All For Show
There are several things you can do when this happens to you. You can just laugh it off and enjoy the rest of your vacation. On the other hand, you can also ask for a different room. It is up to you to decide.
One More For Good Measure
Take a look at how insane this sink is. We have never seen anything quite like this before. Why are there so many sprouts in there? Two faucets are already unusual, but some have them for hot and cold water.
One More For Good Measure
We have no idea what they had in mind when they decided to add all these sprouts. There are even shower heads in there. Guys, we want you to know that it is not always true that the more, the merrier.
Read This Again
The person who put this up on the internet narrated that the children were sad that they could not use the pool during their stay. The parents burst out laughing, however. Take a good look at the sign.
Read This Again
Don’t tell us you have not caught on to it yet! Read it carefully now. They wanted to say “inconvenience” but ended up using a different word instead. We hope they thanked the hotel staff for the good laugh.
Solid Pool
Here is yet another pool that is off-limits to the guest. However, they gave a different reason for this. We bet the hotel got sick and tired of the pool parties guests threw. They decided enough was enough.
Solid Pool
Hopefully, the hotel lowered their prices after they decided to do such a thing. For most people, hotels would not be the same if they did not come with a pool. Some people would not stay in one without it!
No Storage Space, No Problem
Fine, this is an Airbnb rental, not a hotel. However, it is basically the same thing. The people running the rental failed miserably too. We are sure that stovetops and sinks should come with space beneath it.
No Storage Space, No Problem
Did they actually put in cabinets for the sake of the display? That just does not make sense to us. If this ever happens to us, we would prefer to get a discount instead.
An Inaccurate World Map
In all honesty, there is nothing wrong with putting up a wall map and world times. It is a pretty cool idea, in fact. However, you should make sure that everything on it is accurate!
An Inaccurate World Map
Whoever created this map needs to retake geography. Is this the Pangea? Did they think China rules the world? We just do not know.
A True Studio Unit
We do not know why anyone would want to bother spending their time and energy going to the bathroom. A practical person will want to save their resources as much as possible, right?
A True Studio Unit
If you consider yourself one, this might be the studio for you. This is going to make life a lot easier! However, we do not recommend it at all if you are on vacation with other people… Talk about awkward.
After A Long Time
We bet their jaw dropped when they saw how much they needed to pay for parking. We don’t even make that much in a single year. What was going on here?
After A Long Time
Mind you, this is not fake at all. However, we want you to look at the ticket date. It goes back to 1996. At least we now have an idea of how much it would cost to keep your car in the space spot for 20 years.
Not Like That
If you thought things will be easier for you since you shelled out money for a hotel, you were wrong. This hotel has the laziest employees in the universe. Take a look at the salt and pepper shakers they had.
Not Like That
The problem here is that you have to open the shakers and then get the packets that you need. This does not look right to us at all. Would a little effort have killed them?
Not Very Inclusive
They added a sign to help out people who cannot see. However, they added a piece of glass on top of it. This basically defeats the purpose of adding the braille in the first place.
Not Very Inclusive
We hope that the person who took the photo told the hotel staff. It looks like this was nothing more than a case of overlooked detail. However, it is also possible that they missed other things too.
A Matter Of Deception
This guy explained that the gym seemed much larger in the photos than it really was. We are sure that he picked the hotel since he wanted to work out even though he was still away.
A Matter Of Deception
As you can see, it did not meet his expectations whatsoever. The gym only seemed big thanks to the mirrors there! It was a good thing that he was the only one there. Can you imagine if it was crowded?
The Braille Is Useless Here
To be fair, it does not look like a permanent sign. Maybe they were still getting the real one made. However, this is yet another pointless addition. It is not always the thought that counts, you know.
The Braille Is Useless Here
It is not really uncommon for establishments like hotels to resort to cost-cutting measures. However, they should make sure to fix this as soon as possible. After all, it is important to serve everyone!
Talking Like Pirates
Do you think this hotel had pirate employees? The sign seems to indicate that this is the case. We think that this is a great idea, as a matter of fact. We would like to stay at such a place.
Talking Like Pirates
Sorry to break it to you, but we are only joking. The sign simply got lost in translation. At the very least, you can probably figure out what they were trying to say.
The Breakfast Menu
We all love Coco Pops, but we do not like this variety at all. Does that sound appetizing to you? It does not sound appealing to us whatsoever. We would much rather find somewhere else to eat…
The Breakfast Menu
Perhaps it is time to get in touch with the health inspector. Just kidding, of course! There is a good chance that the person who worked on this had yet to finish their coffee. That explains a lot of things.
Calling Mister Fantastic
Wow, what is it with all these misplaced toilet paper holders? After seeing all of these, we will now make sure to look around before we go number two! We hope you do the same thing.
Calling Mister Fantastic
You probably thought that you had nothing else to worry about after doing your business. This will quickly change when you realize that you have nothing to wipe yourself with. Uh-oh. What now?
Not For Claustrophobes
A lot of elevators indicate the weight limits they have to ensure that they will work normally. For this elevator, there was no need to include that information. You can figure it out just by looking at it.
Not For Claustrophobes
Can you imagine a queue forming outside of this? We just hope that this is not a big hotel. You might even get to your room more quickly if you take the stairs instead.
Cleaning The Sidewalk
We will admit that we have never stayed at a hotel where people vacuumed the sidewalk. This might be the true mark that it is a fancy establishment. Sweeping the floor? That’s for chumps.
Cleaning The Sidewalk
It must take a lot of dedication to do such a thing. Do you have any idea how much they charge for a single night? We do not know, but we are confident that the rooms are as clean as could be.
Flooded Bathroom
It must be very annoying when you see that the shower looks like this. It might be a great hotel, but there is no way one can overlook the hotel. It is good for wheelchair users, but no one else.
Flooded Bathroom
It is quite a shame to see this. This fellow only wanted a hot shower after a long day. Unfortunately, they had to deal with a flooded bathroom instead. Next time, make sure that this is not the case.
A Vent To Nowhere
Have you ever noticed the way the mirror fogs up when the room gets all steamy? You can fix this solution by adding a vent in there. This hotel thought they could just add a fake one instead!
A Vent To Nowhere
Let us give them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they forgot to leave some space for the vent. At any rate, this is still one huge fail. They are not fooling anyone here!
A Multi-Purpose Door
The architect probably thought, “Hey, why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone?” They added a single door for the closet and the bathroom. Why bother adding separate doors, right?
A Multi-Purpose Door
Thanks to this, guests will need to pick which one they want to keep closed. No, you can’t have both.
We Take Your Suggestions Seriously
Sorry, but this hotel does not value your suggestions whatsoever. How can we tell? Well, they used a paper shredder instead of a regular box! The message is loud and clear.
We Take Your Suggestions Seriously
Whoever came up with this must be a clever person. However, guests might not take kindly to this joke.
The Gift My Hotel Had Waiting For Me
Some hotels offer their loyal guests a rewards program. It is a great idea to enroll in this if you happen to stay in a particular establishment all the time. We bet this person was thrilled to see the box on the bed.
The Gift My Hotel Had Waiting For Me
Sadly, her excitement waned when she pulled off the ribbon. The free gift was only 2 small candy bars.
An Inaccessible Room
A reading room is excellent if you want some peace and quiet. We bet you were thrilled to finally finish the novel there. However, you will be disappointed when you see that it is very inaccessible.
An Inaccessible Room
The décor is not only outdated, but you cannot even go there with any ease. What were they thinking?
Our Hotel’s Mirror
A luxury hotel does not normally need to advertise their mirrors since it is generally assumed that they will be high-quality. However, this is not the case for this establishment.
Our Hotel’s Mirror
This hotel did not skimp on the countertop but could not be bothered to get good mirrors. Oh well.
The “Hot” In “Hotel” Caught On Fire
We think it is super ironic that the “hot” portion was the only bit that caught on fire! How crazy is that?
“Hot” In “Hotel” Caught On Fire
There are some things that simply do not make any sense no matter how much you try. This is insane!
An Expensive Vase On Display In My Hotel
Hotels normally add art pieces or vases in display cases. They had no budget and decided to put a toilet paper in one instead! We have to admit that this is pretty fascinating.
An Expensive Vase On Display In My Hotel
It was a great move to put the toilet paper roll there instead. The person who did this deserves a medal.
No One Will Remember This Password
It feels like there are a lot of people who simply leech of the hotel wi-fi. What makes it even worse is that they are not even guests. The way to prevent this is to add a password.
No One Will Remember This Password
The more difficult the password, the better. However, this one is just over-the-top.
It’s Time For Some Better Insulation
Montana winters can get truly frigid, but it is the responsibility of the hotel to take care of moments like this! They should have fixed the insulation before wintertime rolled in.
It’s Time For Some Better Insulation
They are in charge of keeping the guests safe and comfortable. We bet the chill was felt in the rooms!
When In Doubt, Use A Toothbrush
What are you going to do when the roll holder disappears? In moments like this, it is important to get a little creative. A toothbrush fits perfectly in there.
When In Doubt, Use A Toothbrush
However, it really looks disgusting. It gets the job done, sure. Despite this, there must be better options!
Not One, But Two
Some people like to buy one thing multiple times when they really like it. A lot of people buy a shirt in different colors, for example. However, we do not think it applies to décor.
Not One, But Two
If you want to buy two of the same photo, you can at least put them up in different rooms. This hotel is simply too lazy for words.
A Staircase To No Man’s Land
This is a very gorgeous staircase, so what is the issue here? Well, it does not lead anywhere! What gives?
A Staircase To No Man’s Land
The hotel even added some potted plants on the steps. Maybe they moved the entryway elsewhere.
A Cinema Room For Sore Eyes
The children were excited when they learned that there was a 24/7 cinema room in the hotel. They were devastated to see that it was not up to their standards at all.
A Cinema Room For Sore Eyes
This looks like a creepy basement viewing room instead. Who can blame the kids for their reaction?
The Hotel Maid’s Cart Is A Stolen Shopping Cart
The hotel ran out of maid’s carts, so it was time for them to get creative. They did not want to buy a new one, so they stole a grocery cart from Marshalls instead.
The Hotel Maid’s Cart Is A Stolen Shopping Cart
They tried to camouflage it by adding a trash bag and dirty towels to it. The result is not convincing.
Someone Wasn’t Thinking Straight
Even though this carpet might seem rather cool, it is not a good idea to put it on the stairs. This pattern makes it hard to see the steps. It is really dangerous to do this!
Someone Wasn’t Thinking Straight
Make sure you grab the railing for your safety as you head up or down. Maybe ride the elevator instead!
How Helpful
An elevator button for ‘after-hours assistance’ is actually a good idea. Can you imagine getting stuck in there in the middle of the night? If that happens, this button will save you.
How Helpful
Someone thought it would be funny to remove half of the last word. Well, we did chuckle a little…
Hotel Safety Instructions
This Singapore hotel added a list of safety instructions to follow in case an emergency happens. Take a look at how funny the result is!
Hotel Safety Instructions
“Don’t drink too much (unconscious)”? “Don’t go to the dark place, lonely place (dangerous)”? Nice.
They Said There’s A View Of The Capital Building
His travel agent promised him that the hotel had a great view of the Capitol Building. What went wrong?
They Said There’s A View Of The Capital Building
Fine, he could indeed see the landmark from the room. However, it did not meet his expectations at all.
The One Photo You Don’t Want In Your Hotel Room
We have already seen some pretty terrible hotel room decoration, but this one takes the cake. Why did they think it was a good idea to hang it up?
The One Photo You Don’t Want In Your Hotel Room
How creepy is that? We do not know what they had in mind, but this is definitely a huge fail.
A Window With A View
What are you going to think when you get the ‘Garden Room’ in the hotel? Of course, you will expect to see the garden from your windows.
A Window With A View
However, the guests were surprised by the view from the room. It was nothing more than a brick building. Misleading advertisement sucks.
No Fires Here
There is almost no chance that the guests will catch on fire as they showered. Why is the sprinkler here?
No Fires Here
We bet the person who installed the fixtures was distracted. They should have put it somewhere else.
One Question: WHY?
In most cases, you press button number 2 to go to the 2nd floor of the building. Not in this hotel!
One Question: WHY?
We do not understand why they did this. Did they just want to confuse everyone for kicks? Maybe so.
The View Is Quite Literally, Trash
The view is not the best. It might even be the worst. It is literally just trash! We hope it doesn’t smell.
The View Is Quite Literally, Trash
It is not too bad if you keep the curtains drawn, however. Still, they could have placed the bins somewhere else…
Someone Messed Up Big Time
We cannot figure out if the rooms 201 to 216 are on the left or the right. This is a bad design!
Someone Messed Up Big Time
We are sure this designer would not work for the hotel ever again. How many guests go to the front desk to clarify this? A lot, we bet.