4. They Steal Towels from the Hotel
Really, people? You think they’re free for the taking? A night or two’s accommodation means the linens are yours, as a generous bonus? We all end up paying with increased room rates because of this kind of petty theft. Ten percent of survey respondents said they have done this. Not you, right?
5. They Pilfer the Toiletries
Not only do some (okay, most) people do a clean sweep of the little shampoo bottles and cute soaps in their room, but 29 percent said they also raid the maid’s cart to top up their stash. Does the hotel room really owe you a month’s worth of clean hair? Perhaps it’s fair game to take the room amenities you didn’t use during your stay, but the accommodation rate doesn’t include a month or two’s worth of personal care products. That’s stealing, folks.
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6. They Sneak into Hotels and Use the Pool
It takes a little nerve to pull this off, but 17 percent said they have done this from time to time. It’s taking advantage of customer service standards at most hotels where, as long as you look and act like you belong there, they won’t question you to verify you’re a paying guest or not. Many hotels these days require you to swipe a key card to get into the pool area, but that, too, is easy to scam through. Just follow closely behind a legitimate guest and have them hold the door for you. If you’re friendly and polite, it’s not hard to do. However, it’s not the right thing to do. Only paying guests have the right to enjoy that sanctuary, not any person off the street.
