40 Times Hotel And Airbnb Guests Were So Surprised By Their Hosts’ Fails That They Took A Picture (New Pics)
Get a good night's sleep and it'll make whatever problems you've had during the day less tiresome. Likewise, roll around until dawn without closing your eyes and everything will become even worse. So when you're planning a trip, finding the right accommodation is one of the most important tasks.
However, both hotels and Airbnbs aren't always giving us — their customers — the full picture. We book the place, thinking it's going to fulfill all of our needs but then arrive at the premises and find something a little extra. Like a bad smell and dirt in the hot tub. Or, on the contrary, find a crucial feature (such as access to the toilet) missing.
To remind you to keep a vigilant eye when making your next booking, we at Bored Panda put together a list of pictures that guests took when they felt like the hosts may have missed the mark on maintaining their property. Continue scrolling to view the gallery and be sure to check out the talk we had with travel writer and photographer Jon Miksis, who shares his adventures on the blog My Global Viewpoint.
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I Got Locked Out Of My Hotel Room, So I Went To Find The Front Desk Lady, And This Was On The Counter
The Airbnb I'm Renting
😝 We have the same in my office. No one knows what they control. They may not be wired and put there for future needs.
When you research accommodations for your next trip, traveler Jon Miksis believes the first thing you should do is figure out what you want. "Are you looking for a luxurious resort or a hostel or guesthouse? Do you want to be within walking distance of the beach, or are you happy in a peaceful countryside setting? These are some of the questions I ask myself before booking a place," Miksis told Bored Panda. "Once you get clarity on your preferences, you can start your search for accommodation."
"One of the most important things to consider before booking is location, location, location," Miksis added. "It's all about finding the right balance between proximity to the things you want to see and do, and peace and quiet. You don't want to be right in the middle of a noisy tourist area if you're looking for a relaxing getaway, but you also don't want to be so far off the beaten path that it takes you hours to get anywhere."
Hotel Alicja, Lodz, Poland. Advertisement vs. Reality
I Came Back To A Pitch-Black Hotel Room, Then Turned On The Lights And Saw This
It Looks Like John Wick Was At Our Hotel
Another important component of the pleasant stay equation is price. "It's important to find a place that fits within your budget, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality," Miksis said. "Keep an eye out for deals and promotions, and be sure to read reviews from other travelers to get an idea of what kind of value you're getting for your money."
"Lastly, don't forget to read the fine print! Make sure you know the amenities included (like free Wi-Fi or breakfast), what the cancellation policy is, and if there are any hidden fees or taxes you need to be aware of."
The Mirror In My Hotel Bathroom Has An Antifog Section. Unfortunately, I'm 5'2
Worst Hotel Room Design Ever. What's Funny Is That The Bathroom Door Sill Has A Lock On It
The Only Outlet In My Hotel Room
Miksis thinks that there is no right or wrong choice when it comes to hotels and Airbnbs; it all comes down to your travel style. "When I'm looking for comfort and convenience, I'll stay at hotels. If I'm looking for adventures and more local experiences, I'll go with Airbnbs," he explained.
"Hotels tend to have better amenities than Airbnbs, including pools, gyms, daily housekeeping and room service, 24-hour reception, and more. So, if I'm looking for more of a comfortable getaway, hotels are my go-to."
My Bed At The Hotel I'm Staying
This Hidden Camera Disguised As A Clock In My Airbnb
Hope they told Airbnb. The renter will be given a refund and a free hotel room, and the person who did this will be banned from Airbnb.
I Booked A Cheap Hotel In Lisbon With A Friend. The Pictures On The Booking Website Never Showed The Toilet And The Bed In The Same Picture
I pray my friend doesn't have to go to the toilet tonight.
The Main Reason I Rented This Airbnb Was Because Of The Hot Tub. However, It Was Dirty, And The Smell Was Terrible
Hot tubs not heated properly or kept up that are shared by random people are nothing more than pathogen soup cauldrons.
Conversely, when the traveler is feeling adventurous, he prefers private hosts. "With Airbnb, you can find unique accommodations — from quirky treehouses and tiny houses to cozy apartments in the city. Plus, you get a more local experience by staying in a residential neighborhood and cooking your own meals. And let's not forget the added bonus of having a local host who can offer recommendations on the best-hidden gems in the area!"
"For the past year or so, I actually have been using VRBO instead of Airbnb for vacation rentals, because the fees are lower and the customer service is better. Just an FYI!"
I've Never Seen A Hotel Pool Sign So Blunt Before
The Cleaning Ladies At My Hotel Left The Door Open To The Closet Where They Keep The Clean Bedsheets And Soaps
Mushrooms Are Growing In My Hotel Room. It's A Novotel
Why Do Hotel Rooms Insist On Making Me Watch My Partner Bathe? I'm Just Glad I'm Not Sharing The Room With A Friend Or Parent
However, it's impossible to consider (and prepare) for everything. Every now and then you will be disappointed. "It's one of the worst feelings when you get to the property and it doesn't meet your expectations," Jon Mikssi said. "Maybe the photos were misleading or the description was inaccurate — whatever the reason, it can put a real damper on your trip. However, there are a few steps you can take to try and remedy the situation."
"Firstly, it's important to communicate your concerns to the property owner/manager. They might not be aware that there's an issue and they might be able to fix it for you. Whether it's a noisy AC unit, a dirty bathroom, or an uncomfortable bed, don't be afraid to speak up and let them know what's not up to par. Sometimes a quick fix is all it takes to turn things around," the traveler explained.
The Water In Our Airbnb Has Been Yellow And Tastes Metallic For A Week Now. The Owner Says They Can't Do Anything About It
The Size Of This Hotel Key Chain That I Have To Carry Around Everywhere With Me For The Next Few Days
That’s precisely to prevent you from taking it out. Just leave it at reception.
The Curtains In My Hotel Room Looks Like They're Blood-Stained
Probley a mad amount of money to have these ugly curtins in every room in the hotel
We Had An Uncleaned Vrbo Rental, And The Owner Tried To Bribe Us Into A Perfect Review
I would've posted those texts allllll over their listings. like an unnecessary amount of times.
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That is 100% illegal... you cant hold a refund hostage for any reason!!!! It's also illegal and against company policies to force people to put negative positive reviews on review sites. I used to work in an auto shop in Las Vegas and the owner would give people discounted oil changes for a positive five-star review on Yelp. Their account got suspended on Yelp for it.
coz they're sure to leave a positive review if they don't get the money back?
'Thanks for downloading our game, but before you play, please praise us and give a 5 star review'
Those things are so unnecessary....I never review it when opening a game first time
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I can't believe this. Why does anyone even use these things anymore? This guy needs to put up these people's name and address and all the info. What a POS
That is definitely illegal. If he keeps from giving you your money because he's using it to blackmail you that's against the law.
Leave your 5 star review, get refunded, the screenshot that along with these texts and review again and again everywhere you can. Extremely unscrupulous management. Just wow…
That's nothing, I left a negative review for a hotel in Carcassone. There had been no one there and it was filthy and this was just after covid. I paid in advance with my card. Because I left a negative review the owner called booking.com and said that I didn't pay and tried to have the money taken twice! then he tried to have the review taken down, then I texted to say I better pray that I never meet him. Then he said that if I change my review all this would go away.
Mistakes happen but this example was poorly handled and I imagine they are no longer on VRBO after this. The proper way is to profusely apologize. Work to find a solution quickly that makes the guest happy. (new cleaning, food coupons, arrange for new stay elsewhere, or refund.) explain the mishap, take steps to keep it from happening again. Don’t argue because it’s not the guests fault.
I was bribed / threatened about something similar where I stayed in Maui. F****d up.
leave a five star rewiew saying "that rewiew was a lie, do not go here, im being paid to leave a 5 star"
Should have pointed out you have screenshots of the conversation and you were going to post it for the world to see unless you receive your refund.
money is important, but being able to steer others away from the same experience is more important
This is why I don't book unprofessional accommodations. The 'color or number in the name places" usually have corporate that you can contact to get satisfaction.
Thats a shame. They shouldn't even list their property with VRBO.anymore
Again reasons for paying for air B&Bs in hotels for the credit card, right there, and those two texts that you have, you have a reason to get a full refund from the credit card company.
I'm thinking you should file in small claims court, put the docket number in your review, along with quoting his messages to you about the refund. Then ask if he wants to mansplain to a judge about holding you hostage to his criminal behavior.
Simple fix-- communicate with EVERY agency-- fire marshal, health dept , consumer affairs-- at least two complaints will stick, and they get shut down for a while
Book it in an alias then take a baseball bat to the place and him !! Bastard.
But not all property managers are able (or even willing) to address your concerns. If that's the case, according to Miksis, the next step is to contact the booking platform you used to make the reservation.
"They might be able to mediate the situation and help you find a resolution. Be sure to provide as much detail as possible, including photos, so they can fully understand the situation and take proper action."
You Have To Step Over The Bathtub To Get Between The Toilet And The Sink
Striped Carpet On Hotel Stairs. Hard To Use Even After Two Weeks And Completely Sober
The Carpet At My $250 Per Night Hotel In Disneyland
I Got Back To The Hotel After Working 12 Hours And Found That The Staff Had Put All Of Our Stuff Into A Trash Bag And Gave Our Room Away
In some cases, you may even need to go further and find alternative accommodations. "If you're staying for an extended period of time, or if the issue is particularly egregious, you might want to consider finding a new place to stay," Miksis said. "Be sure to review the cancelation policy and any fees that might be involved before making any decisions."
"And lastly, be sure to leave a review of the experience for future travelers to see. It's important to be honest and detailed so others can make informed decisions when booking their own accommodations," he added. "Just remember, even bad experiences have their upsides. They provide you with valuable lessons for future travels!"
My Airbnb Stairs. Every Step Is A Different Height, Width, And Depth
Had a small set of stairs replaced at work and the handyman did something similar. After many near misses and me getting stink eye from Maintenance for having the audacity to complain, our night shift operations MANAGER who had also laughed at my concerns stepped out, misjudged and scraped half his face off plus sprained his ankle and dislocated his knee. This could not be more unsafe if it tried.
Our Shower In Croatian Airbnb
We stayed at the Airbnb for a few months, and I used this to heat the bathroom. I didn't know if I would get electrocuted or barbecued. It did heat the bathroom pretty well, but it took up so much power in the apartment that you couldn't run anything else simultaneously, or it would trip the breaker.
In Case Of The Hotel Fire, Move The Vending Machine
The Shower In My Hotel Is A Glass Cube In The Center Of The Room
I Went On A Trip Several Weeks Ago To New Orleans, And Our Airbnb Host Didn't Tell Us That The Pool Was Unusable And Air Conditioners Were Broken Too
The Faucet Is Placed Further Than It Should Be
The State Of This Oven During My First Shift Last Night At A Famous Hotel
The Shower Head In A 4-Star Hotel
My Girlfriend Forgot The Lock Was In Place And Opened The Door Fairly Gently. Lock Snapped Immediately. This Hotel Makes Me Feel Very Safe
The Salt Shakers In My Hotel Room
I'm Staying In The Hotel, And This Is My Bathroom
The Built-In USB Charger In My Hotel Wasn't Working, So I Turned It Over To Take A Look, And This Is What I Saw
This TV In My Hotel Room
This Closet In A German Hotel Needs Several Warnings. I Almost Hit My Head
According to the scene in my mind, it's like some kung-fu training equipment.
There's A Mirror Screwed Into The Ceiling Above The Toilet In My Airbnb
My Pillow In My 120€ A Night Hotel
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there was a time when i started considering getting an abnb when visiting places just for the convenience of being closer to where i wanted to go. also, since i often rent a chair due to disability it would be nice to get an electric one rather than a manual one as the latter can be folded if i had to take a cab. then, i started reading/seeing these posts of people thinking they are running a 5 star accommodation with all the fees added on. nope. will pay for the hotel, make sure i take my leather gloves, get that manual chair and wheel myself where ever i want to go knowing that i won't be gouged, my room will be cleaned, and the review i leave won't be leveraged against me.
I know a few people who put things together like some of these places and it is just unbelievable. I ask them why and usually all I get is "Well it's cheaper" or "I'm saving time". Aren't you afraid someone might get hurt? Nah they just need to watch what they are doing. I just walk away shaking my head and tell them they missed to many days of shop and homec.
I travelled for work for 15 years or so. I stayed in hundreds of hotels, from four star to the dive at the corner (I'm looking at you, Motel 6). In all that time I never had a mouse in my room. I stayed at a hotel across the street from Madison Square Garden (I can't find the name) that was supposed to be 5 star. There was a mouse in my room. I called the desk and they really didn't care, but said they'd send someone up to catch it. I said I wanted a new room! So they moved me to a new room with a TV that was VERY VERY old, had a c**p picture, and wouldn't let me watch the game going on across the street.
pretty sure i that the hotel i stayed at one time was much higher quality than the airbnb we stayed at the previous time when we went to nevada.to be fair,the hotel was the sierra nevada resort. and it only costs around 200 dollars a night. where as most days airbnbs are like 300 plus 600 service fee and an extra 20 bucks everytime you use a kitchen appliance.
When I was a musician I stayed in some pretty nice places overall. After seeing the rooms in this post I'm glad I decided to stop playing professionally.
there was a time when i started considering getting an abnb when visiting places just for the convenience of being closer to where i wanted to go. also, since i often rent a chair due to disability it would be nice to get an electric one rather than a manual one as the latter can be folded if i had to take a cab. then, i started reading/seeing these posts of people thinking they are running a 5 star accommodation with all the fees added on. nope. will pay for the hotel, make sure i take my leather gloves, get that manual chair and wheel myself where ever i want to go knowing that i won't be gouged, my room will be cleaned, and the review i leave won't be leveraged against me.
I know a few people who put things together like some of these places and it is just unbelievable. I ask them why and usually all I get is "Well it's cheaper" or "I'm saving time". Aren't you afraid someone might get hurt? Nah they just need to watch what they are doing. I just walk away shaking my head and tell them they missed to many days of shop and homec.
I travelled for work for 15 years or so. I stayed in hundreds of hotels, from four star to the dive at the corner (I'm looking at you, Motel 6). In all that time I never had a mouse in my room. I stayed at a hotel across the street from Madison Square Garden (I can't find the name) that was supposed to be 5 star. There was a mouse in my room. I called the desk and they really didn't care, but said they'd send someone up to catch it. I said I wanted a new room! So they moved me to a new room with a TV that was VERY VERY old, had a c**p picture, and wouldn't let me watch the game going on across the street.
pretty sure i that the hotel i stayed at one time was much higher quality than the airbnb we stayed at the previous time when we went to nevada.to be fair,the hotel was the sierra nevada resort. and it only costs around 200 dollars a night. where as most days airbnbs are like 300 plus 600 service fee and an extra 20 bucks everytime you use a kitchen appliance.
When I was a musician I stayed in some pretty nice places overall. After seeing the rooms in this post I'm glad I decided to stop playing professionally.
