Hotel guest told 'everything in mini fridge is free' but is astounded by contents
A hotel guest was excited after being told everything in the mini fridge in their room was completely 'free' only to be underwhelmed and disappointed by the contents on offer. Staying in a hotel typically means you'll be treated to a little bit of luxury - there's the added convenience of being close to popular hotspots, the comfort and freedom of a break away from the daily routine, and a host of facilities and amenities to take advantage of.
Some hotel rooms are equipped with a mini bar or fridge, usually packed with an array of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages and, oftentimes, snacks, chocolates and more - although these can be expensive. One person recently visited a hotel and was told everything in the mini bar was free.
Upon entering their room and heading to the mini fridge to indulge, they found just one bottle of still water, and nothing else.
Taking to Reddit to share their bemusement with the masses, they posted a photo of the fridge and simply said: ''Everything in the mini bar is free', they said - what disappointing UK hotel experiences have you had?'
In the comments section, people were keen to share their worst hotel experiences up and down the nation.
One person said: 'I stayed in a hotel in Glasgow in late 2020- their dining room was still closed so you filled in a breakfast order form and they delivered it to your room.
'I ordered the continental breakfast, which was meant to consist of mini pastries and fruit salad. I got a squashed plain croissant and a whole, unpeeled orange in a brown paper bag.'
Another said: 'I once had a hotel booked in London but when we turned up, there was a skip outside and the doors were locked.
'We tried ringing and nobody was answering. They'd just shut down and not cancelled bookings.'
A third shared: 'Someone knocked on my door in a hotel in Wales and handed me a complete Wales Rugby kit, and said it was 'for me'.
'I presumed it was some sort of gift (I was young, and travelling for work - never stayed in [a] nice hotel before).
'Half an hour later the guy came and asked for it back. The Welsh team were staying in the hotel and they'd got the wrong room.'
Someone else commented: 'Went to a gig at Wembley and stayed in a B&B. Breakfast was Tesco value Swiss rolls, ready salted crisps and tea with no milk.'
Another Reddit user said: 'I stopped at a B&B near Gatwick airport for a flight the next day. The full English consisted of tinned mushrooms, watery tinned beans, a fresh tomato, cold toast and three tinned hotdog sausages.'
Sharing a different experience, one person added: 'In a former life I had Gold (approaching Diamond) status with IHG.
'On a couple of occasions they upgraded me to a suite and gave me a full free minibar and a bottle of champagne.
'I don't miss all of the travel and crippling exhaustion, but I do miss the little perks that made me feel special.'
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