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We are not trying to tell you that everything is a lie and everybody is a liar, but there are so many instances where one can be scammed, and vacations or business trips are no exception.

Just like Tinder dates don’t always look like they do in their profiles pictures, it’s also not uncommon for even the nicest hotels to look considerably different than they do in the brochures. They might tell you that they have a gym, for example, but what they don’t tell you is what their definition of a gym actually is. A seemingly nice hotel might also tell you that they have a swimming pool, while conveniently forgetting to tell you that it’s full of hardened concrete. Or their interior design choices can leave you with a migraine, and OCD and PTSD upon leaving.

Take a look at this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda for more examples of cheap hotels that didn’t quite live up to expectations. Do you have any epic fail pictures of hotel designs you’d like to share? Then feel free to add the best hotel catastrophies to the list, and don’t forget to vote for the funny fails!

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    #2

    My Non-Smoking Hotel Room Came With A Non-Smoking Ashtray

    My Non-Smoking Hotel Room Came With A Non-Smoking Ashtray

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    #3

    Me And My Business Partner Decided To Share A Hotel Room In Order To Save Some Money. We Weren't Expecting This

    Me And My Business Partner Decided To Share A Hotel Room In Order To Save Some Money. We Weren't Expecting This

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    #4

    Friend Switched On The Lights In His Hotel Room And Looked Up

    Friend Switched On The Lights In His Hotel Room And Looked Up

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    #5

    The Vent In My Hotel Shower Doesn't Seem To Be Working

    The Vent In My Hotel Shower Doesn't Seem To Be Working

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    #6

    In My Hotel Room, I Can Either Close The Closet Or The Bathroom, But Not Both At The Same Time

    In My Hotel Room, I Can Either Close The Closet Or The Bathroom, But Not Both At The Same Time

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    #8

    I Saw This In A Hotel Office

    I Saw This In A Hotel Office

    fromaarontoashes Report

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    #9

    As A Frequent Traveler I Get Gifts At Hotel

    As A Frequent Traveler I Get Gifts At Hotel

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    #10

    I'm Beginning To Think Our Hotel In Cambodia Was A Little Dishonest On Their Flyer About The Amenities

    I'm Beginning To Think Our Hotel In Cambodia Was A Little Dishonest On Their Flyer About The Amenities

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    #11

    My Hotel Has A Sitting Area With No Possible Way To Access It

    My Hotel Has A Sitting Area With No Possible Way To Access It

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    #12

    The Sink In My Hotel Was A Bit... Complicated

    The Sink In My Hotel Was A Bit... Complicated

    MrGrieves123 Report

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    Pi...
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The right combination will open up the chamber of secrets.

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    #13

    When You're Feeling Great But Your Hotel Mirror Puts You Back In Check

    When You're Feeling Great But Your Hotel Mirror Puts You Back In Check

    spurlockmedia Report

    #14

    Hotel I'm Staying At Right Now, Who's Job Was This? Go Go Gadget Arm

    Hotel I'm Staying At Right Now, Who's Job Was This? Go Go Gadget Arm

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    #15

    Greatest Hotel Name Of All Time

    Greatest Hotel Name Of All Time

    BunyipPouch Report

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    Nguyen Kien
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL To vietnam they cant see that. The name of hotel look like name after the owner or combine of brother. It mean happiness and success. This is usually male name in vietnam.

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    #16

    I Work In A Hotel. We Received This In The Mail Today

    I Work In A Hotel. We Received This In The Mail Today

    whattheeph Report

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    Ged Maybury
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame, furtive theft, guilt, redemption, and laundry. There's a movie in this.

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    #17

    The Word "Hot" In Hotel Caught On Fire

    The Word "Hot" In Hotel Caught On Fire

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    #18

    The Bin In My Hotel Room

    The Bin In My Hotel Room

    RustyToad Report

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    Daria B
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it's too tired of this trashy life and just can't take it anymore.

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    #19

    Just Found This At A Hotel I'm Staying. Nice Showcase

    Just Found This At A Hotel I'm Staying. Nice Showcase

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    #20

    Both Spelling And The Actual Password For The Wifi At A Hotel Where A Friend Is Staying

    Both Spelling And The Actual Password For The Wifi At A Hotel Where A Friend Is Staying

    notdanstevens Report

    #21

    So My Friend Is Staying At A Hotel In Minnesota Right Now. Needless To Say, It's Pretty Cold

    So My Friend Is Staying At A Hotel In Minnesota Right Now. Needless To Say, It's Pretty Cold

    FallenPandaBear Report

    #22

    Staying At A Hotel In Dublin, This Made Me Giggle

    Staying At A Hotel In Dublin, This Made Me Giggle

    c0ffeeman Report

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    the derp king (Liam)
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, Dublin. Being Irish I can tell you that that is one of the smarter things there. ;)

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    #23

    My Parents Just Arrived At Their Hotel In Spain And Sent A Photo Of Their Pool

    My Parents Just Arrived At Their Hotel In Spain And Sent A Photo Of Their Pool

    putsomecolourson Report

    #24

    Staying In A Shitty Hotel In New York When

    Staying In A Shitty Hotel In New York When

    ohfakit Report

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    #25

    My Hotel Likes This Painting So Much They Gave Me Two Of Them

    My Hotel Likes This Painting So Much They Gave Me Two Of Them

    weissensteinburg Report

    #26

    The Kids Were Disappointed, But The Wife And I Laughed All The Way Back To Our Hotel Room

    The Kids Were Disappointed, But The Wife And I Laughed All The Way Back To Our Hotel Room

    konahopper Report

    #27

    This Staircase At The Hotel I Was Staying At This Week

    This Staircase At The Hotel I Was Staying At This Week

    drowse Report

    #28

    The Hotel's Cinema Room Spared No Expense

    The Hotel's Cinema Room Spared No Expense

    syrupdash Report

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    Filipe Vieira
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They couldn't put a bigger screen, the lamps are blocking the space.

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    #29

    The Housekeeping Cart At My Hotel Is A Stolen Shopping Cart

    The Housekeeping Cart At My Hotel Is A Stolen Shopping Cart

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    #30

    Don't Think The Owner Of This Hotel Thought This Through

    Don't Think The Owner Of This Hotel Thought This Through

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    #31

    Toilet Wasn't Working At The Hotel. Found The Problem

    Toilet Wasn't Working At The Hotel. Found The Problem

    Viva_Los_Doyers Report

    #32

    The Motel Advertised That They Had A Pool. They Did Not Mention That It Was Filled With Gravel

    The Motel Advertised That They Had A Pool. They Did Not Mention That It Was Filled With Gravel

    ExHokie Report

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    #33

    I Need To Have A Talk With The Housekeeper At My Hotel

    I Need To Have A Talk With The Housekeeper At My Hotel

    TheBlindHooligan Report

    #34

    When You Ask The Hotel For An Extra Bed For Your Boy And They Give This

    When You Ask The Hotel For An Extra Bed For Your Boy And They Give This

    phonekyaw27 Report

    #35

    Stayed At The Gaylord Hotel In Nashville Last Weekend. This Was The View From My Window

    Stayed At The Gaylord Hotel In Nashville Last Weekend. This Was The View From My Window

    GrumpyBunnies Report

    #36

    This Hotel Is Very... Accommodating

    This Hotel Is Very... Accommodating

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    #37

    For Some Amazing Reason, My Hotel Room Is Lethal Weapon 2 Themed

    For Some Amazing Reason, My Hotel Room Is Lethal Weapon 2 Themed

    xcampkillx Report

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    Steve
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well I have to ask, did the room have a balcony, and did it overlook the pool? If it did, that's subliminal messaging at it's best!

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    #38

    My Hotel Tried To Fold Their Towels All Fancy Like

    My Hotel Tried To Fold Their Towels All Fancy Like

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    #39

    "Art" In A Hotel Lobby. Apparently, I've Been Making Masterpieces In The Shower For Years

    "Art" In A Hotel Lobby. Apparently, I've Been Making Masterpieces In The Shower For Years

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    #40

    A Girl I Know Is Travelling In Indonesia... Her Hotel Gave Some Sage Advice

    A Girl I Know Is Travelling In Indonesia... Her Hotel Gave Some Sage Advice

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    #42

    Condoms Found In A Chinese Hotel. For That Special Someone

    Condoms Found In A Chinese Hotel. For That Special Someone

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    #43

    Visiting Denver... Hotel Agent Said Our Room Has A Great View Of The Capital Building

    Visiting Denver... Hotel Agent Said Our Room Has A Great View Of The Capital Building

    cmitchrun Report

    #44

    Exactly The Art I Don't Want Hanging In My Hotel Room

    Exactly The Art I Don't Want Hanging In My Hotel Room

    Chopchopchops Report

    #45

    I'm At The G Spot Of The Hotel

    I'm At The G Spot Of The Hotel

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    #46

    World Map In A Chinese Hotel

    World Map In A Chinese Hotel

    canausernamebetoolon Report

    #47

    We Are Travelling Around North Vietnam, A Couple Of Our Rooms Have Had No Windows. The Hanoi Hotel We Just Checked Into Promised Me There Was A Window In The Room They Kept For Me. I Guess They Weren't Lying

    We Are Travelling Around North Vietnam, A Couple Of Our Rooms Have Had No Windows. The Hanoi Hotel We Just Checked Into Promised Me There Was A Window In The Room They Kept For Me. I Guess They Weren't Lying

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    #49

    Traveling In Italy Can Be Surprisingly Awesome

    Traveling In Italy Can Be Surprisingly Awesome

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    #50

    This Hotel Makes Sure I Won't Catch On Fire While Showering

    This Hotel Makes Sure I Won't Catch On Fire While Showering

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    #51

    My Hotel Elevator In Myanmar Is A Little Confusing

    My Hotel Elevator In Myanmar Is A Little Confusing

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    #52

    The Hotel Parking Kiosk Thought My Ticket Was From 1996 And Charged Accordingly

    The Hotel Parking Kiosk Thought My Ticket Was From 1996 And Charged Accordingly

    Giygas Report

    #53

    My Hotel Isn't Even Trying

    My Hotel Isn't Even Trying

    Istealbaguettes Report

    #55

    We Booked A Hotel Last Minute In Portland, The View Was... Breathtaking

    We Booked A Hotel Last Minute In Portland, The View Was... Breathtaking

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    #56

    These Hotel Room Directions

    These Hotel Room Directions

    phoenix772 Report

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    Zenozenobee
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, it's supposed to be read horizontally? vertically? Murphy's law will make me lost XD

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    #57

    This Was In My Hotel Room In Taiwan

    This Was In My Hotel Room In Taiwan

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    #58

    The Braille On This Hotel's Sign Is Under The Plexiglass

    The Braille On This Hotel's Sign Is Under The Plexiglass

    fartifact Report

    #59

    I'm In A Hotel, I Asked One Of The Maids For Toothpaste, She Says "toothpaste? Yeah!" And Hands Me These

    I'm In A Hotel, I Asked One Of The Maids For Toothpaste, She Says "toothpaste? Yeah!" And Hands Me These

    Reignofzane Report

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    Ged Maybury
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toothpaste is only available after a written application is correctly lodged, in duplicate.

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    #60

    My Hotel Room Had Two Pictures Of A Duck In It

    My Hotel Room Had Two Pictures Of A Duck In It

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    #61

    I've Stayed In A Lot Of Hotels And Never Seen A Sign Like This One. Welcome To Missouri

    I've Stayed In A Lot Of Hotels And Never Seen A Sign Like This One. Welcome To Missouri

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    Daniel Losinger
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also have a sign that says Please Do Not Spill Moonshine on the Carpet

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    #63

    Motel Sign Said They Had A Gym

    Motel Sign Said They Had A Gym

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    troufaki13
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it one of those bikes that generate electricity when you pedal? Is this how they power the hotel??

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    #65

    Hotel Gave Me A Room That's Under Construction

    Hotel Gave Me A Room That's Under Construction

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    #67

    The Hotel We Stayed At In Greece This Summer Had A Fun Pirate Ship For Children... This Is Me And The Ship's Figurehead

    The Hotel We Stayed At In Greece This Summer Had A Fun Pirate Ship For Children... This Is Me And The Ship's Figurehead

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    #68

    So I Figured Out Why The Gym Hotel Looked Bigger Online

    So I Figured Out Why The Gym Hotel Looked Bigger Online

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    #69

    A Motel In My Town Is Offering Something Most Don't

    A Motel In My Town Is Offering Something Most Don't

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    sunnyrei82
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing they only have "low rat" I would be scared if I saw a high one!

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    #70

    When They Said "Room With A View" I Didn't Think It Meant Of The Bathroom, Inside The Hotel Room, With A Blind That Is Also See-Through

    When They Said "Room With A View" I Didn't Think It Meant Of The Bathroom, Inside The Hotel Room, With A Blind That Is Also See-Through

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    #72

    This Motel Had A Mirror In The Bathroom, In Case You Were Wondering What Your Pooping Face Was

    This Motel Had A Mirror In The Bathroom, In Case You Were Wondering What Your Pooping Face Was

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    Ged Maybury
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The toilet is set crooked to the tiles. ARRRRRGH! OCD-ATTACK! (I'm serious here.)

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    #73

    Chinese Using The Latin Alphabet As Decoration, Here's My Hotel Room I Beijing

    Chinese Using The Latin Alphabet As Decoration, Here's My Hotel Room I Beijing

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    Jilltdcatlady
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha, I wonder how many times Kanji is seen decorating english toilets.

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    #74

    I'm Suddenly Feeling Very Uncomfortable In My Hotel Room

    I'm Suddenly Feeling Very Uncomfortable In My Hotel Room

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    #75

    Was Leaving A Hotel In China, Almost Forgot To Flip This Switch

    Was Leaving A Hotel In China, Almost Forgot To Flip This Switch

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    Sarcasticow
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe you can try different combinations? Like Night Swag, Bed Swag...?

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    #77

    This Picture In The Bathroom Of Our Motel Room

    This Picture In The Bathroom Of Our Motel Room

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    #79

    While Staying At A French Hotel, I Asked The Receptionist For Some Internet

    While Staying At A French Hotel, I Asked The Receptionist For Some Internet

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    #80

    My Hotel Offers Extra Pillows And A Wide Range Of Bibles

    My Hotel Offers Extra Pillows And A Wide Range Of Bibles

    Linus_in_Chicago Report

    #82

    I Work 3rd Shift At A Hotel. For Ten Minutes, The Guy Argued He Was Staying In 227. We Don't Have A 227. He Was At The Wrong Hotel. Happy New Year

    I Work 3rd Shift At A Hotel. For Ten Minutes, The Guy Argued He Was Staying In 227. We Don't Have A 227. He Was At The Wrong Hotel. Happy New Year

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