Like with everything else in life, when it comes to hotels and Airbnb, what you pay for is what you get. But every once in a while, travelers come across places to stay that exceed expectations in all the wrong ways.
So we’ve gathered some of the worst hotel and Airbnb experiences and failures that netizens simply had to shame online. We also got in touch with veteran traveler Monica Stott to learn a bit more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst fails, and be sure to share your own ideas and stories in the comments section below.
This post may include affiliate links.
Why Hotels Do This
The Charcuterie Board At My Hotel
That Went From Horrifying To Unexpected Perk Rather Quickly
My Hotel View. It's Actually Nice To Have Quiet Neighbors
You Won't Be Getting Any Sleep There. Even With The Blinds Closed, You'll Know It's Watching
TV In My Hotel
I Found A Pair Of Handcuffs Attached To A Leg Of The Bed In My Airbnb In Tijuana
While My Family With Young Kids Were Staying At This Airbnb, An Old Man Walked Into The Backyard And Started Draining The Pool
The pool was included in our stay. We also rented the whole house which in my mind should include privacy and no interruptions from the homeowner.
AC Wasn't Cooling Effectively In My New Hostel Room. Maintenance People Didn't Respond, So I Decided To Take A Look Myself. This Is The Filter
They Said That Hotel Includes A "Private Balcony". It's Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building
My Airbnb Host Said: "The Lock Box Is Near The White Door. It Is Silver With Black Plastic"
The Running Hot Water At My $550/Night Hotel Room In Paris
I Found This Camera In My Vacation Rental
I Stayed At Made Hotel In NYC, And This Was My View From The Bed
I Was Staying At A Hotel In Canada. They Were Doing Construction And Didn't Bother To Put Any Signs, So This Morning, I Fell Down 3 Feet
Salad In The Italian Restaurant In Egypt Hotel
My Hotel Window On The 8th Floor Has A Window That Opens From The Bottom And Opens Up Far Enough To Fall Through The Frame
I Stayed At A Hotel With Giant Fleas On The Wallpaper
View From The Hotel Room. They Claimed We Would Get City Views
The "City View" From My Hotel Room In Istanbul
I Tried To Open The AC Vent At The Airbnb I'm Staying At On Vacation And Found This
My Airbnb Assured Me They Have A "Very Safe" Baby Gate
The Airbnb Has A Window From The Shower To The Living Room
I Saw The Full Mirror In My Hotel Room Randomly Shake And Discovered This Space In The Wall Behind It
Apparently, the hotel tried covering up damage done by a previous guest.
The Sheets At My Airbnb. Homeowner Wouldn't Answer The Phone Because It Was The Sabbath, And He Couldn't Work
The Staircase At My Hotel Room Just Drops Off
TV In My Hotel Room
First Day Of Vacation And Our Half Of The Hotel Doesn't Have Power. Guess Who Might Be Going Home Early
The Hotel Advertised Having A Balcony. This Is The Balcony
Hotel Manager Decided To Come Into My Room While I Was Still In There To Paint The Door That Didn't Even Need Painting, In My Opinion
Notice To Airbnb Guests
$160 A Night In This Disgusting Hotel Room In Midwest USA
Got An Airbnb Just For The Tub
I Found This Gem At A Hotel In Wisconsin
Me And My Girlfriend Stayed At The Hotel, Where The Valet Driver Decided To Take My Car For A Joy Ride And Ran My Car Up A Curb
Someone Urinated (I Think) In My Hotel Room's Bed
I’ve been sitting on top of the duvet for the past 3 hours. I showered, then pulled the covers back to find this… Smells funky.