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If you ever watched an episode of Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell, you'll know that lodging establishments aren't always up to par. And we here at Bored Panda have decided to remind you of these horribly crappy designs. We've compiled a second list of hotels that failed so badly, it's funny. Failed appliances? Oh yes. Spiders living in a pillowcase? You bet. After going through our refined selection of "NOPE," you might never look the same at Booking dot com photos ever again. Scroll down to laugh at these and other hotel design disasters (or cry if you're staying in one of them) and upvote your favorite epic fails.

#1

Thailand Trolled Again. CPR Instructions Next To The Hotel Pool. They Have No Clue...

Thailand Trolled Again. CPR Instructions Next To The Hotel Pool. They Have No Clue...

Do you know the statistics of how many people actually die from soft nipples every year? Me neither. But if you ever have CPR done on you in Thailand and wake up with sore nipples, at least be grateful for it might just saved your life.

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#2

Found This Note In My Hotel Bed Last Night...

Found This Note In My Hotel Bed Last Night...

Found at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, this note was placed under the fitted bottom sheet. The unlucky fellow who stumbled across it said he could "clearly see the sheet of paper when pulled the top sheet and blanket back." Makes you wonder how long it was there, doesn't it? Could be from pre-2000's for all we know.

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#3

The Sink In My Hotel Room (Helsinki)

The Sink In My Hotel Room (Helsinki)

More like ... Fail-sinki, am I right? Or Hell-sinki? No? Badsinki? I give up. If you want to check out this gem of worst design with your own eyes, visit the Scandic Helsinki, a four star business hotel that always knows how to surprise its guests.

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#4

My Buddy Traveled Across The Country To Visit Me Last Weekend. Unfortunately, He Got Stuck In His Hotel Shower For 3 Hours. Shout-Out To Julio For Helping Out A Man In Need

My Buddy Traveled Across The Country To Visit Me Last Weekend. Unfortunately, He Got Stuck In His Hotel Shower For 3 Hours. Shout-Out To Julio For Helping Out A Man In Need

To this point, no one (even Julio) aren't sure how he got stuck. The glass sliding door may have been jammed in some way because Julio had to pretty much completely remove it. Sadly, witnesses say Julio didn't talk much. He just kept telling them to make sure they told the front desk about their troubles so they could get a compensation for that day of the stay. And to anyone wondering, it was the poor guy's girlfriend who called for help and took that priceless pic, no hotel ghosts were involved!

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

This is scary. I travel for work alone. Who would have found me? Hotel staff when I don't check out days later? 😱

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#5

This Toilet Paper Holder

This Toilet Paper Holder

Courtyard Marriott, everyone. Interior design that makes you pay to walk like a penguin. Unless you have the eye of Sherlock Holmes and are able to plan ahead. Then you're fine.

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#6

Welcome To The Hotel California!

Welcome To The Hotel California!

The person who took this photo said that it's a somewhat new hotel, opened a little over a year ago. "Definitely not a temporary wall," they added. "There is another room just to the left of the frame of the pic."
You can check-in anytime, but you can never leave, muahaha!

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#7

This 'Art' Above My Hotel Toilet

This 'Art' Above My Hotel Toilet

Cleaner: "Sir, it doesn't matter what we use, the stuff just doesn't come off."
Manager: "Put a frame around it and let's call it art."

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

"..and here we have a a new wave abstract style painting with the title "shART" by Blow vonBowel. Bidding starts at 1.000 $.."

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#8

The Door To My Hotel Balcony Is In The Shower Stall

The Door To My Hotel Balcony Is In The Shower Stall

You know what that means, right? The architect who designed it probably lives in that building across the street, constantly hoping to see some action.

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#9

This Hotel Forgot To Insert A Quote Into The Wall Decorations Text Sample

This Hotel Forgot To Insert A Quote Into The Wall Decorations Text Sample

Everyone has their own motivational quotes that keep them going during tough times. This hotel decided to go with the classical one "Your text sample text your text sample text here your text" because such wisdom surely enriches everyone's lives.

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#10

This Hotel Mural In The Breakfast Area

This Hotel Mural In The Breakfast Area

No, no, it's not a design fail - it's called "Shower drain pube collection" and is valued at $250,000. An original work of Pubelo Pissaco.

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#11

The Room Numbers In This Hotel

The Room Numbers In This Hotel

When you think about it, it's funny that golden letters over golden wallpaper weren't posh enough. They had to get golden nails as well.

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#12

Taking A Shower In A Hotel In China

Taking A Shower In A Hotel In China

This funny fail from China probably was born because of Google Translate. At least they tried to warn the guests. Or maybe they're certain you're going to slip, so they want to make sure you do it with grace.

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Vic
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the penalty if you are not careful while slipping?

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#13

The Hotel I'm Staying At In India Doesn't Want Me Looking Out The Windows In A Certain Direction

The Hotel I'm Staying At In India Doesn't Want Me Looking Out The Windows In A Certain Direction

According to the guest, however, they didn't mind the obstruction. "I see kids playing in the rubbish piles all day long," they said. "Breaks your heart." As you might've guessed, this hotel is located "well away" from the touristy parts of Delhi.

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#14

Was Told My Hotel Room Had A Courtyard View. Was Not Disappointed. 10/10 Would View Again

Was Told My Hotel Room Had A Courtyard View. Was Not Disappointed. 10/10 Would View Again

In case you're wondering, you can check out this fabulous view in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, at Residence Inn by Marriott, right across the... courtyard, of course. Just make sure to find out if they have a room with panoramic windows. 

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#15

This Hotel Doesn't Allow You To Use Books For Their Intended Purpose

This Hotel Doesn't Allow You To Use Books For Their Intended Purpose

I wonder, how many "displays" had to be stolen before the hotel put up this sign? Nothing says "Welcome" better than making your guests feel like thieves.

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#16

The Swimming Pool At The Motel 6 That I Stayed At Last Night

The Swimming Pool At The Motel 6 That I Stayed At Last Night

This was off of Interstate 95 in southern Georgia and, according to the guest, they just stopped there overnight on their way to Florida. I hope they left the establishment a one-star rating, though! The less motels that don't mow their pool regularly, the better.

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

Too expensive to maintain a pool, too expensive to remodel.. at least guests with dogs have a place to let their pet walk about to pee

Reilly Beryll
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You stare at the grass. There had been a pool there once, but it was now a mound of dark green, tendrils of flora reaching for the sky. You take a step and place pressure. You lose balance. You fall. Water hits you. You’re panicking. It was still a pool; a pool of death. You could not push through the webs of grass. You are being sucked down. You can no longer hold your breath. The eldritch being that was the Motel 6 Pool has claimed another life. (When I first saw it, I thought it was a pool that had never been cleaned! Oops!)

Shirley Heyn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was it advertised as having a pool? Another case of "no lawsuit" (or refund) because you got what you paid for.

Jim Rich
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Insurance costs a fortune for hotels with pools. When is the last time you saw a diving board at a pool ? Lawsuits have wiped out much of the joy of living.

John Montgomery
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened at the apartments we live in. Advertised a pool in every complex. Well, there was. Maybe this should've been a sign when it takes them eight months to replace a dumpster.

Sue Donim
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you fill with dirt ... remove the ladders and plant flowers . at least that makes sense.

Terri Rimmer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never stay in a Motel 6 and it doesn't surprise me it was in GA, and southern GA at that. My mom grew up in S. GA and these eyesores are common.

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

A realtor showed me a house with a pool. It took up the whole yard with about three feet walking space around it. I said I didn't want a pool. She said I could just fill it with dirt. I said no.

Brie Sansotta
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We'll leave the light on for ya" - in the pool so you can see your feet

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

Makes you wanna start a 'pool mowing' service, eh? Didn't find one on Angie's...... just saying.

Freya the Wanderer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stayed at a Motel 6 a couple years ago and encountered the same thing.

Renu Choudhary
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the ultimate Griwiming pool Only if one knows how to griwim

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

Damn...I guess this one won't be fixed with some chlorine...

GABRIEL HICKNER
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they probably didn't want to maintain it anymore and was just like: "let's put some dirt &grass here"

Molly Block
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there is a law here in FL that states once you have built an in-ground pool, even if you fill it up with rocks and dirt, you cannot ever build a structure upon it. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this is a regulation here. It's a shame to have to fill up a pool with anything but water, because it's so darn hot here in Florida.

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

If they had removed the handrails no one would've noticed..

Ryo Bakura
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not a Motel 6. If it was, there would be a hand sticking up out of the dirt, and some shady dude telling you that the previous manager "went for a permanent midnight swim".

M O'Connell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be more work than you might think. Plus, I think they were going for "minimal cost" with this particular job.

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

I'm pretty sure they've just filled it in with mud. If they don't advertise having a pool, I don't see a problem

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

you need to clean your swimming pool they're a little dirt in it

Toujin C'Thlu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why didn't they just remodel the entire pool area into something else? Then again, this *is* a Motel 6 we're talking about...

M O'Connell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It all boils down to cost. If the pool had suffered a significant structural issue... $$$. If they wanted to put a tennis court over the top... $$$. 130 cubic yards of clean fill could be had for free in many cases.

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Mike Weber
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can thank the ADA for this. This happened after a law was passed requiring a permanent swing lift for crippled people to bet into the pool.

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#17

The Design Of These Curtains At A Hotel That My Parents Stayed At

The Design Of These Curtains At A Hotel That My Parents Stayed At

Spotted at Novotel (Wellington, New Zealand), at least these curtains made for a really daddy dad joke. And what about those sheets, blankets, and upholstery that also had random red-ish and off-white splotches "printed" on them? Pretty funny, huh?

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Da Potato
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha salute the person for playing along with that grim curtain design XD

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#18

The Salt And Pepper Shakers In My Hotel Room

The Salt And Pepper Shakers In My Hotel Room

OK, let's say there's a reasonable explanation for why the salt and pepper have to be sealed. Why keep the bags in bottles, though? Closed bottles? Just put a lock on them if you don't want to your guests to bankrupt you with their excessive use of spices and minerals, you scrooge.

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#19

This Stupid Doorstop In My Hotel Room. Banged My Foot On It Four Times Today

This Stupid Doorstop In My Hotel Room. Banged My Foot On It Four Times Today

If you haven't liked it, then you should have put a shoe on it. And if you feel as if this hotel doesn't care about its guests at all, you're right. I mean, just look at those misaligned skirting boards in the background.

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#20

Hotel Ad Vs. Reality In Vietnam

Hotel Ad Vs. Reality In Vietnam

Jenny Kershaw from Manchester, tweeted a photo from the Booking dot com page of the Mari Gold Hotel & Apartment in Vietnam, highlighting a stunning swimming pool against a sunny sky. But next to the glamorous snap she shared a photo of the reality – a tiny hot tub. Interestingly, as her tweet was going viral, the travel company got in contact with Jenny, asking if she would like to make a formal complaint but she declined. Talk about holiday spirit!

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#21

The Braille In This Hotel Bathroom Sign Isn't Raised

The Braille In This Hotel Bathroom Sign Isn't Raised

An ADA-compliant sign that's very similar to this costs about $8 on Amazon, but I guess that's way too much if you're a a cheap skate hotel operator.

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Jo Choto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My niece is blind. This is the kind of nonsense she has to deal with daily. The last hotel her organization used for a blind conference had all the Braille signs affixed upside down.

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#22

A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

At first, they give you a breakfast tray that contains a toaster then they charge you for $300 for lost equipment. And that's only for the shampoo.

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#23

This Hotel Room In San Francisco

This Hotel Room In San Francisco

What's the railing's purpose in this picture? To help guests climb the steep stairs or to... Prevent people from falling to their death each time they leave the room? Well, whatever the answer is, let's hope the door doesn't open outwards.

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#24

Braille Numbering On A Bumpy Surface

Braille Numbering On A Bumpy Surface

The person who took this pic said that the symbols were probably made out of plastic or a resin. And even though they confessed they don't know much about Braille, they tried feeling it and couldn’t differentiate between the dots and the bumpy design at all. I wonder why.

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#25

My Mom Is At A Hotel And Found This Note In Her Robe

My Mom Is At A Hotel And Found This Note In Her Robe

No one wants to sleep in used sheets or wear robes that have already been worn by other guests. That's why white is the ultimate color of service since it's easiest to spot any dirt. Some hotels nowadays are going green and only washing the items that have clearly been used. So maybe it's best to leave your dirty robe on the floor instead of hanging it back up the next time you're in a hotel ?

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#26

Just Wanted A Nice, Hot Shower At The Hotel I Was Staying At

Just Wanted A Nice, Hot Shower At The Hotel I Was Staying At

You know that feeling when you're a hotel owner and the customers don't know how to ration their hot water usage? Well, the owner of this hotel apparently had had enough and went to the trouble of inventing ways to stop people from taking hot showers. Perhaps a cold shower of negative reviews will change this owner's mind sooner or later.

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#27

Having The Bathroom In The Middle Of The Hotel Room

Having The Bathroom In The Middle Of The Hotel Room

At least the lavatory is in a separate room. And you can chat to your SO while they're watching TV. Just don't book this room if you're planning to go on a business trip with your colleague.

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#28

This Carpet In My Friend's Hotel

This Carpet In My Friend's Hotel

A carpet with a killer design. Literally. Nothing's more relaxing than going to your hotel room and finding out that either a murder took place in the hotel's corridor or the blood elevator scene from Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' is actually a thing which happens from time to time in real hotels as well. And if that's the case, why should some one be bothered with changing the carpets?

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#29

The Hotel Tried To Make Our Stay Special... They Succeeded!

The Hotel Tried To Make Our Stay Special... They Succeeded!

It's what you get after you write 'congrats' and realize that you still have half your rose petals left over. Just one question, though. Who the hell is Tulation?

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#30

Wish Hotels Posted Shower Head Height. I Would Filter For That When Booking

Wish Hotels Posted Shower Head Height. I Would Filter For That When Booking

If you're wondering, the guy's 6'5". But his 5'9" wife wasn't impressed either. Sorry. No pictures of her in the shower, though.

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Bored Fox
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that all countries would start using hand showers. Those makes washing all parts of your body more easy and also the height is not a problem.

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#31

I Have To Pay Them To Take The Mini Bar Out Of My Room...

I Have To Pay Them To Take The Mini Bar Out Of My Room...

Minibar items are always ridiculously overpriced, but what if you just want to check out what's inside and accidentally move some items? Well in this hotel you'd be safer to never even touch the air around the minibar. Just imagine what the bill would look like if an earthquake happened during your stay!

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