Trashing hotel rooms
Quote: onenickelmiracleI keep getting away with damage. Never intentional, but damage. I have spilled wax on carpets, burned carpets, and knocked cabinet doors off the hinges and have never been charged. Never admitted to them, just checked out.
If you are trying to start a morality or ethics thread, you are going to lose.
No, no, no.. Do you think I am dating Nathan? Stop baiting me into answering my own questions. I'm going to give you your own corner and you could work for me.Quote: DRichIf you are trying to start a morality or ethics thread, you are going to lose.
Quote: onenickelmiracleI keep getting away with damage. Never intentional, but damage. I have spilled wax on carpets, burned carpets, and knocked cabinet doors off the hinges and have never been charged. Never admitted to them, just checked out.
I wouldn't say, "Getting away with," as far as the carpet damage goes...unless you were in a non-smoking room. I can't speak for other hotels, but we kind of expected the occasional burn holes to pop up in the smoking rooms. Naturally, those carpets are replaced more frequently than non-smoking ones.
The wax is no big deal, happens all the time. We had a substance that gets wax off pretty easily.
The cabinet doors would not have been charged if they could be repaired, we would also have had to KNOW that you were the one who broke them. Honestly, it's easier to charge for stolen items than it is for damages because we know that the items were in there when they checked into the room. We also know that the cabinet doors were intact, but can't necessarily prove the latter so easily.
Another thing is, when it comes to regular guests, it is often more profitable not to be too fussy about the occasional damage rather than irritating the customer and getting into an argument with them about something small.
brag post about your sex life in hotels? :)Quote: onenickelmiracleI keep getting away with damage. Never intentional, but damage.
I have spilled wax on carpets, burned carpets, and knocked cabinet doors off the hinges and have never been charged.
Never admitted to them, just checked out.
Thirty five years ago, my Fraternity rented three cabins for a weekend and utterly trashed them. It was horrible. People jumping off the sleeping loft onto a bed until the legs broke, someone hauled a mattress on to the roof, the stupid stuff college males do to blow off steam and bond. We were hit with a $2500 Bill that we simply didn't have. Luckily, we were able to work out a deal where we brought our pledge class up and while some painted cabins, others cleared weeds and undergrowth and worked off our debt.
As a new Airnb landlord, I'm putting away 10% of each rental until I get a nice reserve fund to handle the inevitable damage. Airnb supposedly covers excess damages but who knows how quickly they move. Having to keep a place empty while they investigate seems counter productive.
Quote: onenickelmiracleI keep getting away with damage. Never intentional, but damage. I have spilled wax on carpets, burned carpets, and knocked cabinet doors off the hinges and have never been charged. Never admitted to them, just checked out.
So, what's your point? When you find a tiger in your bathroom let me know.
Quote: LovecompsSo, what's your point? When you find a tiger in your bathroom let me know.
I just hope to find a cougar in the bed.
Quote: DRichI just hope to find a cougar in the bed.
Cougars are women who sleep with men who are much younger than they are. So, Drich, if you are hoping for a cougar, your options may pretty much be limited to Betty White. : )
On topic: I have never trashed or damaged a hotel room in any way. And, I don't get that drunk anymore, and it's just not +EV.
wait, she's still alive?Quote: gordonm888Cougars are women who sleep with men who are much younger than they are. So, Drich, if you are hoping for a cougar, your options may pretty much be limited to Betty White. : )
hm.. so is Angela Lansbury. <shocked>
Quote: Mission146
𝐖𝐞 had a substance that gets wax off pretty easily.
𝐖𝐞 would also have had to KNOW that you were the one who broke them.
𝐖𝐞 also know that the cabinet doors were intact, but can't necessarily prove the latter so easily.
what do you mean by 𝐖𝐞 if you don't mind my asking
who are you referring to?
Quote: gordonm888Cougars are women who sleep with men who are much younger than they are. So, Drich, if you are hoping for a cougar, your options may pretty much be limited to Betty White. : )
On topic: I have never trashed or damaged a hotel room in any way. And, I don't get that drunk anymore, and it's just not +EV.
My understanding is a cougar is the female version of the sugar daddy. I want to be a kept man.
Quote: lilredroosterwhat do you mean by 𝐖𝐞 if you don't mind my asking
who are you referring to?
We as in the hotel that I worked at.
Not really, guess that's incidental to the topic.Quote: 100xOddsbrag post about your sex life in hotels? :)
Quote: billryan...Luckily, we were able to work out a deal where we brought our pledge class up and while some painted cabins, others cleared weeds and undergrowth and worked off our debt...
Old School resolution, good on you.
Nowadays, I believe one claims a twisted ankle from jumping off the loft and hires an attorney.
i dont understand about wax in the room and you have wax remover on hand?!Quote: Mission146We as in the hotel that I worked at.
people light up candles in hotel rooms? wont that set off the smoke alarm?
It was red wax I spilled all over because I let it burn. I tried lifting it out using a towel and an iron, and it didn't all come out. A few months later, we were in the same room, the stain was still there. I had a tea light burning, by the vent, and again I didnt put out the candles, and the air from the vent caused the wax to burn so hot, it burned a nice hole deep about as round as a baseball. I'm breaking up with her for good right now as I write this. It's also nice they don't charge for sheets and towels being ruined by periods. I'm going to have to take a new girlfriend to the same room there and keep trying my luck with candles.Quote: 100xOddsi dont understand about wax in the room and you have wax remover on hand?!
people light up candles in hotel rooms? wont that set off the smoke alarm?
Quote: 100xOddsi dont understand about wax in the room and you have wax remover on hand?!
people light up candles in hotel rooms? wont that set off the smoke alarm?
Nah, much more likely for someone smoking a cigar to set it off. People would always get irritated when they’d get a smoking room and we’d ask them not to smoke cigars. Candles don’t generally give off a ton of smoke.
lots of people use candles in hotel rooms such that you have wax remover on hand as standard hotel housekeeping supplies?Quote: Mission146Nah, much more likely for someone smoking a cigar to set it off. People would always get irritated when they’d get a smoking room and we’d ask them not to smoke cigars. Candles don’t generally give off a ton of smoke.
Quote: 100xOddslots of people use candles in hotel rooms such that you have wax remover on hand as standard hotel housekeeping supplies?
Just in general - wax usually releases with a degreaser, same as any other oil stain. Goo be gone is a popular one. The dye from the candle wax might stay behind, though.
I usually use the goobegone, let it do as much as it can, then hit it with Resolve carpet cleaner according to their instructions (whether carpet, upholstery, tablecloth, or laundry) if needed. Bleach usually doesn't help. Not familiar with other laundry stain removers, because Resolve is a miracle product.
Sometimes just ice is enough. Not directly on it, because the water just spreads the dye, but enough ice in a plastic bag can freeze it, and then it can just be picked off.
Quote: Mission146Nah, much more likely for someone smoking a cigar to set it off. People would always get irritated when they’d get a smoking room and we’d ask them not to smoke cigars. Candles don’t generally give off a ton of smoke.
I set off an alarm several years ago while smoking a joint. I was surprised because I didn't think it was that much smoke. I waved a towel near the alarm until it stopped and crossed my fingers that no one came to investigate. No such luck. Soon, there were several Chinese people at my door, and the room wreaked of skunk. I don't know what they were all saying in Chinese, but dirty looks are universal. I got plenty of those. They finally left and went back to their front office, still talking in Chinese, never a word of English. No problem. When I checked out the next morning, all the discussion in Chinese started up again, don't know what they were saying, I can imagine, and the dirty looks were there also, I understood that. I never stayed there again.
Quote: onenickelmiracleI keep getting away with damage. Never intentional, but damage. I have spilled wax on carpets, burned carpets, and knocked cabinet doors off the hinges and have never been charged. Never admitted to them, just checked out.
I stay in hotels, tear out the walls.
I have accountants pay for it all.
Quote: DRichI have probably spent close to 1000 nights in hotel rooms and I don't recall ever using a candle.
From what you post I thought you’d be way over 1000 nights, I think I probably am around the 1000.
I'm sure you come prepared with your own candles, red wine and bubble bath.Quote: PokerGrinderFrom what you post I thought you’d be way over 1000 nights, I think I probably am around the 1000.
Quote: AZDuffmanI stay in hotels, tear out the walls.
I have accountants pay for it all.
Been flyin' solo for so long
Nobody's singin' the harmony
Up there just me and my shadow
No bass, no guitar, no tambourine
And I found you like a melody
You were singin' in the same key as me
We had 'em dancin' in the streets
I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone
Puttin' miles on a run-down van
Baby, we can take our own show on the road
I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune
We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
I don't wanna be a one man band
No
I wanna run down your wild dreams
And I wanna chase every high with you
Count every rip in these old jeans
We'll never learn how to sing the blues
If I'm gonna be famous
Girl, I wanna be famous with you
We got our own little groove
I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone
Puttin' miles on a run-down van
Baby, we can take our own show on the road
I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune
We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
'Cause I don't wanna be a one man band
When the spotlight goes cold, and the curtains come down
The chairs are all stacked, and there's no one around
And nobody's payin', we'll still be playin'
I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone
Puttin' miles on a run-down van
Baby, we can take our own show on the road
I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune
We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
'Cause I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a one man band
Quote: DRichI have probably spent close to 1000 nights in hotel rooms and I don't recall ever using a candle.
Do you count when the girl had you handcuffed and she was dripping wax on you? Or should I not let that secret of yours out?
Quote: onenickelmiracleBeen flyin' solo for so long
Nobody's singin' the harmony
Up there just me and my shadow
No bass, no guitar, no tambourine
And I found you like a melody
You were singin' in the same key as me
We had 'em dancin' in the streets
I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone
Puttin' miles on a run-down van
Baby, we can take our own show on the road
I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune
We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
I don't wanna be a one man band
No
I wanna run down your wild dreams
And I wanna chase every high with you
Count every rip in these old jeans
We'll never learn how to sing the blues
If I'm gonna be famous
Girl, I wanna be famous with you
We got our own little groove
I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone
Puttin' miles on a run-down van
Baby, we can take our own show on the road
I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune
We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
'Cause I don't wanna be a one man band
When the spotlight goes cold, and the curtains come down
The chairs are all stacked, and there's no one around
And nobody's payin', we'll still be playin'
I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a rolling stone, alone
Puttin' miles on a run-down van
Baby, we can take our own show on the road
I'll lay down the beat, you'll carry the tune
We'll get tattoos, and we'll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
'Cause I don't wanna be a one man band
I don't wanna be a one man band
Country music sure has changed a lot over the last few decades, huh? Never saw the appeal in trashing rooms. Just always thought "wow, that would suck to clean up." I cringe thinking about the scene in the Hangover when it first shows the room.
Quote: PokerGrinderFrom what you post I thought you’d be way over 1000 nights, I think I probably am around the 1000.
1000 is just a rough guess. I used to travel constantly for work but I rarely travel for work anymore.
Quote: DRich1000 is just a rough guess. I used to travel constantly for work but I rarely travel for work anymore.
Same here, no longer travel but have stayed in the thousands when it comes to the number of nights in a hotel. I'm one of less than 1% of Marriott Loyalty Rewards Member who has achieved a Lifetime Titanium Level. A level that is no longer offered in terms of lifetime. Anyone can achieve their top tier, just no longer can achieve lifetime.
HEAR! HEAR!. Unless the housekeeper screamed and feinted when she opened the door, it is probably not all that bad. Guests do get drunk from time to time and drinks do get spilled, etc. However, a good set of photographs is recommended by the AirBnB types where there is not much customer loyalty The 'bed no breakfast' places have the least breakage in the industry.Quote: Mission146
Another thing is, when it comes to regular guests, it is often more profitable not to be too fussy about the occasional damage rather than irritating the customer and getting into an argument with them about something small.
You should always admit damage. If it was accidental or not done in bad faith they will always be forgiving.
How does one accidentally remove a door from its hinges? ....
Quote: AxelWolfI'm sure you come prepared with your own candles, red wine and bubble bath.
I’ve never understood candles, I prefer white wine and baths are weird. Like hey, I have an idea, let’s soak in our own filth until our skin gets wrinkly.
Quote: PokerGrinderI’ve never understood candles, I prefer white wine and baths are weird. Like hey, I have an idea, let’s soak in our own filth until our skin gets wrinkly.
I'm true to the style on my behalf. I put some bubbles in the tub so I can take a bubble bath.
Quote: PokerGrinderI’ve never understood candles, I prefer white wine and baths are weird. Like hey, I have an idea, let’s soak in our own filth until our skin gets wrinkly.
I’ve always been anti bath as well for the same reason! I do like mega chlorinated hot tubs. Just got back to room after sitting in one on this cruise...!
Quote: SOOPOOI’ve always been anti bath as well for the same reason! I do like mega chlorinated hot tubs. Just got back to room after sitting in one on this cruise...!
Hot tubs are good but the one in my room at caesars years ago was too hot made me sweat my ass off.
Quote: SOOPOOI’ve always been anti bath as well for the same reason! I do like mega chlorinated hot tubs. Just got back to room after sitting in one on this cruise...!
I always enjoy taking a hot tub when I’m in a hotel on a Vegas vacation. I don’t clean myself. I just enjoy soaking in the hot water. (I don’t have a bathtub at home.)
Then after I’m done soaking I stand up and take a shower.
Quote: GandlerI am not sure this is something I would brag about on a site where many casinos who know your identity watch....
You should always admit damage. If it was accidental or not done in bad faith they will always be forgiving.
How does one accidentally remove a door from its hinges? ....
Sounds greasy lol.Quote: GreasyjohnI always enjoy taking a hot tub when I’m in a hotel on a Vegas vacation. I don’t clean myself. I just enjoy soaking in the hot water. (I don’t have a bathtub at home.)
Then after I’m done soaking I stand up and take a shower.
Quote: unJonI'm true to the style on my behalf. I put some bubbles in the tub so I can take a bubble bath.
I had a super suite in the old Showboat. Three bedrooms with a wrap around balcony, all to myself one trip. I empty a bottle of shampoo into the hot tub, turn on the water and go about my business. Come back to find bubbles overflowing the tube. Just bubbles everywhere. I wish I had thought to video it.
