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. 

#1

Why Hotels Do This

Why Hotels Do This

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    The Charcuterie Board At My Hotel

    The Charcuterie Board At My Hotel

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    #3

    Sprinklers In My Hotel Room

    Sprinklers In My Hotel Room

    "Remove after installation" written on the cap.

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    #4

    That Went From Horrifying To Unexpected Perk Rather Quickly

    That Went From Horrifying To Unexpected Perk Rather Quickly

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    #5

    My Hotel View. It's Actually Nice To Have Quiet Neighbors

    My Hotel View. It's Actually Nice To Have Quiet Neighbors

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    #6

    You Won't Be Getting Any Sleep There. Even With The Blinds Closed, You'll Know It's Watching

    You Won't Be Getting Any Sleep There. Even With The Blinds Closed, You'll Know It's Watching

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    #7

    TV In My Hotel

    TV In My Hotel

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    #8

    I Found A Pair Of Handcuffs Attached To A Leg Of The Bed In My Airbnb In Tijuana

    I Found A Pair Of Handcuffs Attached To A Leg Of The Bed In My Airbnb In Tijuana

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    #9

    While My Family With Young Kids Were Staying At This Airbnb, An Old Man Walked Into The Backyard And Started Draining The Pool

    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.

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    #10

    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

    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

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    #11

    They Said That Hotel Includes A "Private Balcony". It's Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building

    They Said That Hotel Includes A "Private Balcony". It's Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building

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    #12

    My Airbnb Host Said: "The Lock Box Is Near The White Door. It Is Silver With Black Plastic"

    My Airbnb Host Said: "The Lock Box Is Near The White Door. It Is Silver With Black Plastic"

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    #13

    The Running Hot Water At My $550/Night Hotel Room In Paris

    The Running Hot Water At My $550/Night Hotel Room In Paris

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    #14

    I Found This Camera In My Vacation Rental

    I Found This Camera In My Vacation Rental

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    #15

    I Stayed At Made Hotel In NYC, And This Was My View From The Bed

    I Stayed At Made Hotel In NYC, And This Was My View From The Bed

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    #16

    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

    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

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    #17

    Salad In The Italian Restaurant In Egypt Hotel

    Salad In The Italian Restaurant In Egypt Hotel

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    Definitely NOT a salad but I would be very, very happy with this!

    #18

    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

    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

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    #19

    I Stayed At A Hotel With Giant Fleas On The Wallpaper

    I Stayed At A Hotel With Giant Fleas On The Wallpaper

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    #21

    View From The Hotel Room. They Claimed We Would Get City Views

    View From The Hotel Room. They Claimed We Would Get City Views

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    #22

    The "City View" From My Hotel Room In Istanbul

    The "City View" From My Hotel Room In Istanbul

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    #23

    I Tried To Open The AC Vent At The Airbnb I'm Staying At On Vacation And Found This

    I Tried To Open The AC Vent At The Airbnb I'm Staying At On Vacation And Found This

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    #24

    My Airbnb Assured Me They Have A "Very Safe" Baby Gate

    My Airbnb Assured Me They Have A "Very Safe" Baby Gate

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    #25

    The Airbnb Has A Window From The Shower To The Living Room

    The Airbnb Has A Window From The Shower To The Living Room

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    #26

    I Saw The Full Mirror In My Hotel Room Randomly Shake And Discovered This Space In The Wall Behind It

    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.

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    #27

    The Sheets At My Airbnb. Homeowner Wouldn't Answer The Phone Because It Was The Sabbath, And He Couldn't Work

    The Sheets At My Airbnb. Homeowner Wouldn't Answer The Phone Because It Was The Sabbath, And He Couldn't Work

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    #28

    The Staircase At My Hotel Room Just Drops Off

    The Staircase At My Hotel Room Just Drops Off

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    #29

    TV In My Hotel Room

    TV In My Hotel Room

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    #30

    First Day Of Vacation And Our Half Of The Hotel Doesn't Have Power. Guess Who Might Be Going Home Early

    First Day Of Vacation And Our Half Of The Hotel Doesn't Have Power. Guess Who Might Be Going Home Early

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    #31

    The Hotel Advertised Having A Balcony. This Is The Balcony

    The Hotel Advertised Having A Balcony. This Is The Balcony

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    #32

    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

    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

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    #33

    Notice To Airbnb Guests

    Notice To Airbnb Guests

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    #34

    $160 A Night In This Disgusting Hotel Room In Midwest USA

    $160 A Night In This Disgusting Hotel Room In Midwest USA

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    #35

    Got An Airbnb Just For The Tub

    Got An Airbnb Just For The Tub

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    #36

    I Found This Gem At A Hotel In Wisconsin

    I Found This Gem At A Hotel In Wisconsin

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    #37

    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

    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

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    #38

    Someone Urinated (I Think) In My Hotel Room's Bed

    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.

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    #39

    Safety Precautions Inside A Hotel I Was Staying At In Bali

    Safety Precautions Inside A Hotel I Was Staying At In Bali

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    #40

    Yep, I'll Definitely Know What To Do "In Fire Emergency", Hilton Garden Inn Cherry Creek (Denver)

    Yep, I'll Definitely Know What To Do "In Fire Emergency", Hilton Garden Inn Cherry Creek (Denver)

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    #41

    I'm Staying In A Hotel Room And Found This License Plate Hidden Under The Mattress

    I'm Staying In A Hotel Room And Found This License Plate Hidden Under The Mattress

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    #42

    I Arrived At My Airbnb In Sao Paulo At 3 AM And Found This Mess

    I Arrived At My Airbnb In Sao Paulo At 3 AM And Found This Mess

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    #43

    Airbnb Asking For Tips After Charging A Cleaning Fee

    Airbnb Asking For Tips After Charging A Cleaning Fee

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    #44

    What In The World Is That?

    What In The World Is That?

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    #45

    The Hotel I Stayed At Last Night Said They Provided Free Breakfast

    The Hotel I Stayed At Last Night Said They Provided Free Breakfast

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    #46

    Hotels Should Make Blinds Useful Again

    Hotels Should Make Blinds Useful Again

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    #47

    This Hotel Provides Hair Dryers But Tells Their Guests Not To Use Them

    This Hotel Provides Hair Dryers But Tells Their Guests Not To Use Them

    KingofKong_a Report

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