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If you ever watched an episode of Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell, you'll know that lodging establishments aren't always up to par. And we here at Bored Panda have decided to remind you of these horribly crappy designs. We've compiled a second list of hotels that failed so badly, it's funny. Failed appliances? Oh yes. Spiders living in a pillowcase? You bet. After going through our refined selection of "NOPE," you might never look the same at Booking dot com photos ever again. Scroll down to laugh at these and other hotel design disasters (or cry if you're staying in one of them) and upvote your favorite epic fails.

#1

Thailand Trolled Again. CPR Instructions Next To The Hotel Pool. They Have No Clue...

Thailand Trolled Again. CPR Instructions Next To The Hotel Pool. They Have No Clue...

Do you know the statistics of how many people actually die from soft nipples every year? Me neither. But if you ever have CPR done on you in Thailand and wake up with sore nipples, at least be grateful for it might just saved your life.

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Sunzilla
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh, their translator had some fun...

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    #2

    Found This Note In My Hotel Bed Last Night...

    Found This Note In My Hotel Bed Last Night...

    Found at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, this note was placed under the fitted bottom sheet. The unlucky fellow who stumbled across it said he could "clearly see the sheet of paper when pulled the top sheet and blanket back." Makes you wonder how long it was there, doesn't it? Could be from pre-2000's for all we know.

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    #3

    The Sink In My Hotel Room (Helsinki)

    The Sink In My Hotel Room (Helsinki)

    More like ... Fail-sinki, am I right? Or Hell-sinki? No? Badsinki? I give up. If you want to check out this gem of worst design with your own eyes, visit the Scandic Helsinki, a four star business hotel that always knows how to surprise its guests.

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    #4

    My Buddy Traveled Across The Country To Visit Me Last Weekend. Unfortunately, He Got Stuck In His Hotel Shower For 3 Hours. Shout-Out To Julio For Helping Out A Man In Need

    My Buddy Traveled Across The Country To Visit Me Last Weekend. Unfortunately, He Got Stuck In His Hotel Shower For 3 Hours. Shout-Out To Julio For Helping Out A Man In Need

    To this point, no one (even Julio) aren't sure how he got stuck. The glass sliding door may have been jammed in some way because Julio had to pretty much completely remove it. Sadly, witnesses say Julio didn't talk much. He just kept telling them to make sure they told the front desk about their troubles so they could get a compensation for that day of the stay. And to anyone wondering, it was the poor guy's girlfriend who called for help and took that priceless pic, no hotel ghosts were involved!

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is scary. I travel for work alone. Who would have found me? Hotel staff when I don't check out days later? 😱

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    #5

    This Toilet Paper Holder

    This Toilet Paper Holder

    Courtyard Marriott, everyone. Interior design that makes you pay to walk like a penguin. Unless you have the eye of Sherlock Holmes and are able to plan ahead. Then you're fine.

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    #6

    Welcome To The Hotel California!

    Welcome To The Hotel California!

    The person who took this photo said that it's a somewhat new hotel, opened a little over a year ago. "Definitely not a temporary wall," they added. "There is another room just to the left of the frame of the pic."
    You can check-in anytime, but you can never leave, muahaha!

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    Vic
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You run hard at it and you will reach platform 9 3/4.

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    #7

    This 'Art' Above My Hotel Toilet

    This 'Art' Above My Hotel Toilet

    Cleaner: "Sir, it doesn't matter what we use, the stuff just doesn't come off."
    Manager: "Put a frame around it and let's call it art."

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    DforDorothy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "..and here we have a a new wave abstract style painting with the title "shART" by Blow vonBowel. Bidding starts at 1.000 $.."

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    #8

    The Door To My Hotel Balcony Is In The Shower Stall

    The Door To My Hotel Balcony Is In The Shower Stall

    You know what that means, right? The architect who designed it probably lives in that building across the street, constantly hoping to see some action.

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    #9

    This Hotel Forgot To Insert A Quote Into The Wall Decorations Text Sample

    This Hotel Forgot To Insert A Quote Into The Wall Decorations Text Sample

    Everyone has their own motivational quotes that keep them going during tough times. This hotel decided to go with the classical one "Your text sample text your text sample text here your text" because such wisdom surely enriches everyone's lives.

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    #10

    This Hotel Mural In The Breakfast Area

    This Hotel Mural In The Breakfast Area

    No, no, it's not a design fail - it's called "Shower drain pube collection" and is valued at $250,000. An original work of Pubelo Pissaco.

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    Chyppa Homer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me guess. The shower after Cousin It stayed at the hotel . Right ? :D

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    #11

    The Room Numbers In This Hotel

    The Room Numbers In This Hotel

    When you think about it, it's funny that golden letters over golden wallpaper weren't posh enough. They had to get golden nails as well.

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    Phoebe Bean
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd take a Sharpie and make things right.

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    #12

    Taking A Shower In A Hotel In China

    Taking A Shower In A Hotel In China

    This funny fail from China probably was born because of Google Translate. At least they tried to warn the guests. Or maybe they're certain you're going to slip, so they want to make sure you do it with grace.

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    Vic
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is the penalty if you are not careful while slipping?

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    #13

    The Hotel I'm Staying At In India Doesn't Want Me Looking Out The Windows In A Certain Direction

    The Hotel I'm Staying At In India Doesn't Want Me Looking Out The Windows In A Certain Direction

    According to the guest, however, they didn't mind the obstruction. "I see kids playing in the rubbish piles all day long," they said. "Breaks your heart." As you might've guessed, this hotel is located "well away" from the touristy parts of Delhi.

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    Phoebe Bean
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that only makes you want to see what's behind it...

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    #14

    Was Told My Hotel Room Had A Courtyard View. Was Not Disappointed. 10/10 Would View Again

    Was Told My Hotel Room Had A Courtyard View. Was Not Disappointed. 10/10 Would View Again

    In case you're wondering, you can check out this fabulous view in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, at Residence Inn by Marriott, right across the... courtyard, of course. Just make sure to find out if they have a room with panoramic windows. 

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    #15

    This Hotel Doesn't Allow You To Use Books For Their Intended Purpose

    This Hotel Doesn't Allow You To Use Books For Their Intended Purpose

    I wonder, how many "displays" had to be stolen before the hotel put up this sign? Nothing says "Welcome" better than making your guests feel like thieves.

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    Troux
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm just displaying each page, one at a time....

    Aileen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “And I have to examine each page to make sure it’s presentable.”

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    2WheelTravlr
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang, and I was so looking forward to perusing that Roget's Thesaurus so I could find a new way to word "this is so stupid" in my complaint to the Hilton Manager. News flash, Hilton, those are the kind of books you get for free at library book sales, no one is going to steal them. If they come up missing from your display, check your breakfast room, they're probably being used as props for all the annoyingly tippy tables.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have an fire exit door but it's for display purposes too

    N G
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys, you are missing the point. When is says for display purpose, it means you can take a selfie with a book to impress your friends on social media

    Naomi Armitage
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this at several hotels. Guess they don't want people messing up their "decor".

    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They would have done better to have a "take one, leave one" system.

    Valerie Lessard
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what are they gonna do, fine you for reading?

    Daniel Zar
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take one to display in my room, if you don't mind.

    Salma Hernández
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put books on shelf to people think we actually read.

    Jannette Radny
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone I know works for a rental property, cleaning. They have comforters, which one would think would be nice on cool nights near a very large lake...but they are not for use. A note is left on each bed that they must be removed, carefully folded, and put away before using the beds. I just dont get it.

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How would they know, if you put it back in the same place? Do they have a freaking camera on the bookcase?

    fruit_panda
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was so happy to stay at a hotel recently that had bookshelves on every floor for the guests' reading enjoyment. It made my day :)

    sharron lynn parsons
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems that the guests obey,they are not touched, the dust on the shelf is visible !!!

    Mindy Keys
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a special room in hell for these people.

    Ruth Meszaros
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just offer the books for free? Books are an easy give-away.

    Great Panda Mamu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once stayed at a beautiful hotel in Edinburgh that had a display like this. Except the sign was a little different. It said, "Feel free to borrow!"

    Gipsy Kings fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a similar "display" at a Marriott hotel in my neighborhood, but with a twist. All the books were about the same size, and were COVERED IN WHITE PAPER. I thought they were blank books, but looked at one, and it was a real book. I asked a hotel employee if hotel guests could borrow them to read. He said they were not for the guests, but only for display. I can see the "eye appeal" of books on a shelf, but what's the point if they're covered in white paper? What a waste of good books. They could be donated to schools here or in developing countries, for teaching English.

    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus, no wonder Paris is such an airhead.

    BG
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's fine. A sequel is rarely as good as the original and Roget's II is no exception.

    Kat Stott
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Utter bullcrap. Like, this is awful.

    Julia Christina Eneroth
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Generally I'm against theft, but really, every one of those books deserve a loving home.

    Shirley Naylor
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is seriously offensive. They would be better off having a basket where guests could leave a book they had finished, so other people could pick one up. I would not stay here.

    TC
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the Tv isn't fake...

    Elle Campbell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would they do to you if you read some books anyway?

    Bettye McKee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their brochure should warn you to bring your own books.

    Jim Rich
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a bellhop years ago and guests are thieves very often.

    Jim Davis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but one of them is by a friend of mine!

    Kadin Thompson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    each one is a volume of Mein Kampf

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If people weren't such thieving a**holes, they wouldn't have to put signs like that up in the first place.

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    #16

    The Swimming Pool At The Motel 6 That I Stayed At Last Night

    The Swimming Pool At The Motel 6 That I Stayed At Last Night

    This was off of Interstate 95 in southern Georgia and, according to the guest, they just stopped there overnight on their way to Florida. I hope they left the establishment a one-star rating, though! The less motels that don't mow their pool regularly, the better.

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    Chyppa Homer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Would you care for a wallow in our dirt, sir ?" :D

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    #17

    The Design Of These Curtains At A Hotel That My Parents Stayed At

    The Design Of These Curtains At A Hotel That My Parents Stayed At

    Spotted at Novotel (Wellington, New Zealand), at least these curtains made for a really daddy dad joke. And what about those sheets, blankets, and upholstery that also had random red-ish and off-white splotches "printed" on them? Pretty funny, huh?

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    Da Potato
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha salute the person for playing along with that grim curtain design XD

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    #18

    The Salt And Pepper Shakers In My Hotel Room

    The Salt And Pepper Shakers In My Hotel Room

    OK, let's say there's a reasonable explanation for why the salt and pepper have to be sealed. Why keep the bags in bottles, though? Closed bottles? Just put a lock on them if you don't want to your guests to bankrupt you with their excessive use of spices and minerals, you scrooge.

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    #19

    This Stupid Doorstop In My Hotel Room. Banged My Foot On It Four Times Today

    This Stupid Doorstop In My Hotel Room. Banged My Foot On It Four Times Today

    If you haven't liked it, then you should have put a shoe on it. And if you feel as if this hotel doesn't care about its guests at all, you're right. I mean, just look at those misaligned skirting boards in the background.

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    #20

    Hotel Ad Vs. Reality In Vietnam

    Hotel Ad Vs. Reality In Vietnam

    Jenny Kershaw from Manchester, tweeted a photo from the Booking dot com page of the Mari Gold Hotel & Apartment in Vietnam, highlighting a stunning swimming pool against a sunny sky. But next to the glamorous snap she shared a photo of the reality – a tiny hot tub. Interestingly, as her tweet was going viral, the travel company got in contact with Jenny, asking if she would like to make a formal complaint but she declined. Talk about holiday spirit!

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    #21

    The Braille In This Hotel Bathroom Sign Isn't Raised

    The Braille In This Hotel Bathroom Sign Isn't Raised

    An ADA-compliant sign that's very similar to this costs about $8 on Amazon, but I guess that's way too much if you're a a cheap skate hotel operator.

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    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My niece is blind. This is the kind of nonsense she has to deal with daily. The last hotel her organization used for a blind conference had all the Braille signs affixed upside down.

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    #22

    A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

    A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

    At first, they give you a breakfast tray that contains a toaster then they charge you for $300 for lost equipment. And that's only for the shampoo.

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    #23

    This Hotel Room In San Francisco

    This Hotel Room In San Francisco

    What's the railing's purpose in this picture? To help guests climb the steep stairs or to... Prevent people from falling to their death each time they leave the room? Well, whatever the answer is, let's hope the door doesn't open outwards.

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    #24

    Braille Numbering On A Bumpy Surface

    Braille Numbering On A Bumpy Surface

    The person who took this pic said that the symbols were probably made out of plastic or a resin. And even though they confessed they don't know much about Braille, they tried feeling it and couldn’t differentiate between the dots and the bumpy design at all. I wonder why.

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    DforDorothy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Braille lvl 200. For advanced experts only!

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    #25

    My Mom Is At A Hotel And Found This Note In Her Robe

    My Mom Is At A Hotel And Found This Note In Her Robe

    No one wants to sleep in used sheets or wear robes that have already been worn by other guests. That's why white is the ultimate color of service since it's easiest to spot any dirt. Some hotels nowadays are going green and only washing the items that have clearly been used. So maybe it's best to leave your dirty robe on the floor instead of hanging it back up the next time you're in a hotel ?

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    Mamia
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they thank for anything?...

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    #26

    Just Wanted A Nice, Hot Shower At The Hotel I Was Staying At

    Just Wanted A Nice, Hot Shower At The Hotel I Was Staying At

    You know that feeling when you're a hotel owner and the customers don't know how to ration their hot water usage? Well, the owner of this hotel apparently had had enough and went to the trouble of inventing ways to stop people from taking hot showers. Perhaps a cold shower of negative reviews will change this owner's mind sooner or later.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they didn't want people to get scalded, and sue the hotel?

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    #27

    Having The Bathroom In The Middle Of The Hotel Room

    Having The Bathroom In The Middle Of The Hotel Room

    At least the lavatory is in a separate room. And you can chat to your SO while they're watching TV. Just don't book this room if you're planning to go on a business trip with your colleague.

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    Troux
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You won't miss a second of your favourite shows!

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    #28

    This Carpet In My Friend's Hotel

    This Carpet In My Friend's Hotel

    A carpet with a killer design. Literally. Nothing's more relaxing than going to your hotel room and finding out that either a murder took place in the hotel's corridor or the blood elevator scene from Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' is actually a thing which happens from time to time in real hotels as well. And if that's the case, why should some one be bothered with changing the carpets?

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    #29

    The Hotel Tried To Make Our Stay Special... They Succeeded!

    The Hotel Tried To Make Our Stay Special... They Succeeded!

    It's what you get after you write 'congrats' and realize that you still have half your rose petals left over. Just one question, though. Who the hell is Tulation?

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    #30

    Wish Hotels Posted Shower Head Height. I Would Filter For That When Booking

    Wish Hotels Posted Shower Head Height. I Would Filter For That When Booking

    If you're wondering, the guy's 6'5". But his 5'9" wife wasn't impressed either. Sorry. No pictures of her in the shower, though.

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    Bored Fox
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that all countries would start using hand showers. Those makes washing all parts of your body more easy and also the height is not a problem.

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    #31

    I Have To Pay Them To Take The Mini Bar Out Of My Room...

    I Have To Pay Them To Take The Mini Bar Out Of My Room...

    Minibar items are always ridiculously overpriced, but what if you just want to check out what's inside and accidentally move some items? Well in this hotel you'd be safer to never even touch the air around the minibar. Just imagine what the bill would look like if an earthquake happened during your stay!

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