Ways that hotels annoy guests

[Seat0B]

Ooh don’t say this. I’ve done exactly this for a trip to the US.

You might be all right @Pushka. We did this in December in Dubai X arrived at hotel at 0230. I had just checked with them by email and prepaid for the first night so as not to be marked as a no show, and it all went very smoothly. It was an Accor Pullman.

 

[pjm99au]

Hotels that typically accomodate longer stays (eg resort type hotels) that don’t provide sufficient clothing drawer or shelf space for two people.

 

[Beano]

Only one luggage stand in “double” (or worse twin) rooms.

I agree, also the luggage stands don't accommodate the clamshell suitcases when they are open.

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North American and European hotels that don’t allow the aircon cooling function during winter and therefore the room is the same overheated space as the rest of the hotel.

Absolutely, from Australia to Europe!

 

[Travelbugz]

Magnifying make-up mirrors that are nowhere near the bathroom light source. Or dimly lit bathrooms where you don’t realise you’ve applied clown make-up until you enter daylight.

 

[Beano]

Front desk asking if you've stayed with them before...

They ask that to see if you know your way around the hotel and its features. I was asked once and said I may have. It was a new receptionist. I had stayed in that hotel over 100 times and had been recognised by an anniversary welcome and since then free upgrades at any time. Now I have a special rate at the hotel and can book a single night when they do the two nights minimum routine. This week is Mardi Gras so most SYD hotels are over $400. I had a room for under $300; actually a suite! I have found the two nights minimum a pain. It is common amongst some hotels in Canberra, or when there are major events in other cities.

 

[dajop]

Whilst many of the aforementioned things do annoy me, there’s a strong correlation between the price I’m paying (or star rating) and my level of annoyance.

 

[Himeno]

Magnifying make-up mirrors that are nowhere near the bathroom light source.

Hotels that put an excessive amount of mirrors everywhere.

 

[Himeno]

I have found the two nights minimum a pain. It is common amongst some hotels in Canberra, or when there are major events in other cities.

There are some ryokan in Japan that have been made popular by being featured in some anime.
They refuse to accept bookings for single guests, saying it is because of the popularity.

 

[VPS]

Hotels that put an excessive amount of mirrors everywhere.

Or none at all