Use of hotel minibars

[medhead]

Crowne Plaza Vienna were happy to clear out there automatic minibar, to allow us to use it for our own stuff.

Einstein apparently asserted that nothing is faster than the speed of light. The charges imposed by automatic mini-bars regularly challenge this assertion with their speed.

nothing is faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. But in other mediums the speed of light varies. No doubt the speed of a minibar charge is much like Cherenkov radiation. Has anyone seen a blue glow from their automatic minibars?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherenkov_radiation

Cherenkov radiation, also known as Vavilov–Cherenkov radiation,[SUP][a][/SUP] is electromagnetic radiation emitted when a charged particle (such as an electron) passes through a dielectric medium at a speed greater than the phase velocity of light in that medium

 

[AnnaB]

When we stayed at the Pan Pacific in Singapore we had a free non-alcoholic mini bar, which I was really happy about as it was an automatic one. Really loved the fact that if I wanted something to drink I didnt have to find a place to buy some first or pay hotel prices.

 

[dajop]

Never use the mini bar except for bottled water to clean teeth in some part so of the world where I didn't trust the hotel water filters (can count on both hands the number of times used in 15 years)

Most places I travel to within Asia supply bottled water free of charge to that's usually not a problem. Although you do need to be careful not to accidentally consume the "luxury" (branded) water that they might be charging $10 USD for ....

 

[Awesom Andy]

Most places I travel to within Asia supply bottled water free of charge to that's usually not a problem. Although you do need to be careful not to accidentally consume the "luxury" (branded) water that they might be charging $10 USD for ....

It can be quite tricky sometimes, as you need to know which one is the "luxury" brand. Basically, if it doesn't have a "complimentary" sign, I leave it alone.

 

[moa999]

Many of the Hilton's in Europe transitioning to a moderately priced kitchen off the lobby and am empty fridge.

Also comes down to done of the stupid hotel rating systems. Eg. No minibar no 5* rating etc

 

[coles525]

Would rather stay somewhere which has everything included in actual rate, instead of having many add ons.

- minibar
- wifi
- breakfast

Etc...

As Ausbt (#27) said a few pages back in regards to Ovolo Melb.

 

[Awesom Andy]

Would rather stay somewhere which has everything included in actual rate, instead of having many add ons.

- minibar
- wifi
- breakfast

Etc...

As Ausbt (#27) said a few pages back in regards to Ovolo Melb.

For me, wifi is definitely on the list. For minibar, I guess either way is fine. I guess some of the 3-star hotels could consider something similar to the Japanese business hotels where they have a few well stocked drinks machines, although I'm not sure what can be done to restrict alcohol. I actually prefer breakfast to be excluded as I would prefer something local outside every now and then.

 

[NoName]

I feel like a lot of the discussion on mini bar charges would not be out of place in the "Scams Like These" thread. There is certainly no bigger scam than being charged for picking up (but not consuming) an item or having to fork out $8 for a bottle of water!

 

[Justinf]

If I've had a few in the Lounge and then one or two during the flight and I arrive at the hotel late and don't feel like going out, but feel like a nightcap then I'll crack open a beer or two. But generally otherwise will avoid the minibar.

 

[Justinf]

I've stayed at a few places where, say, a Crown Lager will have a unique paper connector that goes from the bottletop to the glass. Once it's broken off (ie once you twist the top to open it), then you can't just go to the bottlo and replace it because the bottlo won't have any with the unique seal.
It's quite clever and much more 'honest' than the sensor minibars.