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Hotels can be fantastic places that inspire you and help you forget about all your problems. That’s what happens when hoteliers and the staff all work in sync to provide the best possible service to their guests. However, this isn’t a guarantee.

There are plenty of horrid hotels out there that make Stephen King’s hotel in ‘The Shining’ seem like a picnic near the Seine in comparison. Some hotels are so bad that they’ll have you screaming, running away and thanking the heavens that you’re safe in your own bed. Bored Panda brings you this list of the creepiest, most horrible, most disgusting hotels ever that are a shining example of what not to do. Upvote the worst hotel pictures, and share your thoughts in the comments, and check out our other posts about the worst hotel fails here and here. And scroll down for our interview with Dr. Gabor Forgacs from Ryerson University as we talk to him about the hotel industry and what makes hotels stand out from the crowd.

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And This Is Why You Check The Hotel Coffee Maker Before You Use It

And This Is Why You Check The Hotel Coffee Maker Before You Use It

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Don't Stay In A Hotel With Bedbugs

Don't Stay In A Hotel With Bedbugs

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Hotels that scare away their customers often have a problem with cleanliness, elementary hygiene, while staff members don’t understand the rules of hospitality. These are just the basics that hotels need to get right, though. What makes hotels more than average, quality-wise, is a mix of small and large things that create a wholesome atmosphere.

#4

The Pool At My Hotel In Birmingham, Alabama. Yes, Those Are Toilets

The Pool At My Hotel In Birmingham, Alabama. Yes, Those Are Toilets

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#5

After A Beautiful Day At The Beach In Hawaii, My Cousin Went Back To Her Hotel Room To A Pleasant Surprise

After A Beautiful Day At The Beach In Hawaii, My Cousin Went Back To Her Hotel Room To A Pleasant Surprise

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#6

Airbnb Description Said "View Of The Main Church From The Bedroom Window". Technically It Was Not A Lie

Airbnb Description Said "View Of The Main Church From The Bedroom Window". Technically It Was Not A Lie

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Dr. Forgacs from Ryerson University talked to Bored Panda about hotels, hoteliers, and analyzed what hotels can do to seem unique: “It's pretty complex and one has to master a lot of moving parts in order to achieve that distinction.”

#7

My Hotel Room Has Such A Nice View! Wait A Minute

My Hotel Room Has Such A Nice View! Wait A Minute

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#8

I Generally Gauge The Quality Of The Hotel I'm Staying At Based On The Number Of Bite Marks On The Toilet Flusher

I Generally Gauge The Quality Of The Hotel I'm Staying At Based On The Number Of Bite Marks On The Toilet Flusher

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#9

Shower At The Hostel My Brother Is Staying At In China

Shower At The Hostel My Brother Is Staying At In China

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“On top of the physical parts (e.g. location, size, architecture, design and furniture), the intangibles need to fall into place seamlessly and that is a tall order.”

#10

Saw This In An Elevator Today In A Hotel. Took The Stairs Back Down

Saw This In An Elevator Today In A Hotel. Took The Stairs Back Down

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#11

Found This Under The Sheets While Crawling Into Bed... Used Hair Extensions?

Found This Under The Sheets While Crawling Into Bed... Used Hair Extensions?

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well this shows that they did not change the sheets and did not even look through the bed

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“The colors, sounds, scents plus the ambiance are all perfectly lined up: what background music is playing, what designer aroma is in the air and have toiletries scented with; the choice of fabric for carpet, curtains and upholstery; the tone and level of voice of staff as they greet guests and communicate without judging requests or behaviors, etc.,” the professor highlighted the hundred-and-one things that need to all come together to form the perfect whole.

#13

Heat Lamp Vs. Bathroom Door In My Hotel Room

Heat Lamp Vs. Bathroom Door In My Hotel Room

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#15

Found This Under The Mattress In A Hotel

Found This Under The Mattress In A Hotel

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“Great hotels provide intuitive and highly personalized service, which cannot be done over 250 rooms capacity. If a guest meets 3-5 different faces behind the front desk each time versus always the same two, that makes a huge difference. You can only do this if your hotel is not larger than that.”

#16

It's So Humid In Nola, These Little Guys Are Growing In My Hotel Room

It's So Humid In Nola, These Little Guys Are Growing In My Hotel Room

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#17

"Quality" Hotel Room. Moscow, A Month Ago

"Quality" Hotel Room. Moscow, A Month Ago

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is possibly caused by rusting of the pipes. We get this in our laundry and after a couple of minutes the water is clear, only does it when the hot tap is on.

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Kai
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or when it haven't been open in a while. I get this on the 2nd bathroom of my flat, which we never use.

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Baba Caine
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who can complain about beer coming out there hotel taps ????

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Alex Fedorova
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is normally what you get when there is an ongoing reparation of pipes. It’s not the normal state of the water, it’s just temporary.

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TheDivineMs.M
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair they said quality hotel ROOM, they didn't say quality water

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DP von Icecream
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the Flint Michigan Water Suppliers have gone global? I betcha the CIA is behind this one! ;-)

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Raph cuddy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in tasmania the water is dyed by wood and leaves and it has a pale brown colour but tastes fine as it is filtered

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that it was safe to drink but tasted very metallic. The water in St. Petersburg Looked fine but was not safe to drink.

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Slune
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...and later they throw the body into the water tank...

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Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do you expect in Russia?! Even in the US, much of the public water is not drinkable. (And middle-to-upper class people deal with that by buying water or filtering their water! Because they don't care about the less-well-off people who can't do that and are just poisoned in a daily basis. The bottled water craze has ultimately resulted in the poisoning of millions of children in the US because middle-class people don't care about poor people.)

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Dimitra Panetsou
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check the tank water on the roof for a dead body!!!😈😈😈😈

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Anna Versace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such stupid and racist / prejudice comments here! Just and FYI this happens when the main water pipe was shut off and when it's turned back on the water flashes out rustic. Then it comes back to normal within 5 min. But of course saying this is why Russians drink vodka is more fun.

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KCN
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had galvanized plumbing before we replumbed. This is not rust. Probably s**t. Someone crossed the supply line with the waste line.

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gosh this makes our well water look like spring water...bet it smelled great too LOL!

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Something
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could be from the hotel's own pipes or from the city's water.

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to Moscow in the early 90's. That is just how the water looks.

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Bunzilla
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why iron / steel should never be used for water supply lines.

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Martha Meyer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, to be fair, the water quality might not be within the hotel's control.

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Monday
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one isn't so bad, leave the tap open a while and the water will clear

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#18

Found This Waiting In The Bathroom Of My New Hotel Room

Found This Waiting In The Bathroom Of My New Hotel Room

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Dear Pandas, let us know what your worst memories from hotels you’ve stayed at are. Have you ever experienced anything similar to what’s shown in this list? What do you think of Dr. Forgacs’ analysis of the hotel industry? Let us know!

#19

Stayed At A Hotel For Cheap This Weekend. Wasn't Quite Prepared For This Level Of Sketch

Stayed At A Hotel For Cheap This Weekend. Wasn't Quite Prepared For This Level Of Sketch

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#21

Checked In To A Hotel And Promptly Checked Out

Checked In To A Hotel And Promptly Checked Out

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#23

My Hotel Offers A Kettle And Glasses To Use, But Has A Folder In A Drawer With Rules. One Of Them Says You Have To Pay A Fine If You Use The Kettle

My Hotel Offers A Kettle And Glasses To Use, But Has A Folder In A Drawer With Rules. One Of Them Says You Have To Pay A Fine If You Use The Kettle

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morgan jeffries
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the point of providing one if you can't use it? They obviously want to catch people out and put the fine in their bill. Shifty buggers.

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#24

In A Fancy Hotel Restaurant And Found This In The Mixed Nuts They Bring To Your Table While You Wait For Your Food

In A Fancy Hotel Restaurant And Found This In The Mixed Nuts They Bring To Your Table While You Wait For Your Food

It's a Nexium 40 mg tablet.

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

Nexium tablets are used to treat acid reflux and similar conditions, if anybody was wondering.

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#25

Flat Screen TV Mounted To An Old Box TV With Packing Tape In A Flea Bag Motel

Flat Screen TV Mounted To An Old Box TV With Packing Tape In A Flea Bag Motel

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#26

Sinkhole Just Developed In My Hotel Room

Sinkhole Just Developed In My Hotel Room

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#28

This Is In My Hostel, Next To My Bed. Thanks For The Warning, I Guess

This Is In My Hostel, Next To My Bed. Thanks For The Warning, I Guess

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

Has to be friable at least to get into your lungs. So don’t mess with it

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#29

This Toilet Wand My Friend Saw At A Hotel

This Toilet Wand My Friend Saw At A Hotel

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#30

Apparently The Sheets In My Hotel Room Weren't Changed

Apparently The Sheets In My Hotel Room Weren't Changed

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s nasty, it makes you wonder what else they haven’t cleaned and how often things get done.

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#31

I Was Settling Into My Hotel Room When I Saw This Growing Out Of The Carpet

I Was Settling Into My Hotel Room When I Saw This Growing Out Of The Carpet

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

They might not be the best hotel but they for sure offer mushroom

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#32

I Was Told I Didn't Have Roommates In My Hotel

I Was Told I Didn't Have Roommates In My Hotel

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#33

My Hotel's Treatment Of Their Fish

My Hotel's Treatment Of Their Fish

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TheExtremeSmell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In their defense it looks like they have those plants that are suppose to live off the sediment in the water. Their systems are delicate especially if disturbed causing the water to cloud up until settled. But natural filtration blah blah

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#34

This Is What I Saw When I Checked Into My Hotel Last Night

This Is What I Saw When I Checked Into My Hotel Last Night

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Kai
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is badluck, not something that the hotel owner left there or didn't care about. Pipe break is a common issues on my country.

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#35

Nothing Screams Quality Hotel Room Like A Hole In The Ceiling With A Napkin Jammed In It

Nothing Screams Quality Hotel Room Like A Hole In The Ceiling With A Napkin Jammed In It

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#36

Do Not Flip Over Your Motel Matress

Do Not Flip Over Your Motel Matress

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#37

This Motel 6 We Are Staying At Tonight. Needless To Say I’ll Never Book Here Again

This Motel 6 We Are Staying At Tonight. Needless To Say I’ll Never Book Here Again

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#38

Got Excited From Far Away About The Motel Having A Swimming Pool

Got Excited From Far Away About The Motel Having A Swimming Pool

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TheExtremeSmell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kind of impressive honestly. If they really filled it in and kept it up after the dirt settled what I have to imagine a bit

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#39

My Hotel Apparently Has Complimentary Dirty Underwear Service

My Hotel Apparently Has Complimentary Dirty Underwear Service

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#40

Mushrooms Growing Out Of A Door At The Hotel I Work At

Mushrooms Growing Out Of A Door At The Hotel I Work At

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Mark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you work there then doing something about it rather than just take pictures. Let me guess, that isn't part of your job?

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#41

My Buddy Went On A Trip To Atlantic City, NJ For The Weekend And This Is What He Found Underneath The Mattress In His Room

My Buddy Went On A Trip To Atlantic City, NJ For The Weekend And This Is What He Found Underneath The Mattress In His Room

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#42

Walked Into My Hotel, And There Happened To Be A Weird Toy Hanging From The Sprinkler

Walked Into My Hotel, And There Happened To Be A Weird Toy Hanging From The Sprinkler

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#43

This Hypodermic Needle Found In The Toilet Paper Holder At My Hotel

This Hypodermic Needle Found In The Toilet Paper Holder At My Hotel

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#44

This Is The Pool At My Hotel

This Is The Pool At My Hotel

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Rae
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe its one of those 'natural' pools, like swimming in a lake... maybe? no?

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#45

My Hotel's Water

My Hotel's Water

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