Stealing From Hotel Rooms
Quote: gamerfreak
I love it! Too bad in CA this will get a hotel a big fine. They could supply heroin needles but no little tolietries.
Quote: AZDuffman
I love it! Too bad in CA this will get a hotel a big fine. They could supply heroin needles but no little tolietries.
What? Are little toiletries banned in Ca Hotels? Why?
Quote: gordonm888What? Are little toiletries banned in Ca Hotels? Why?
Law passed, not for sure if in effect or not yet. Law bans.
Why? Because CA is run by enviro-loons. The left-behinds went to help homeless, which CA has more than enough of. But the crazies saw things going into trash and cannot have that. They figure better to have a dispenser that people can pollute if they like than a sanitary little bottle.
Quote: MDawgIn my high rolling days the first time I got to RFB status in one of the resorts I used to stay a lot at, they had one of those fully stocked minibars in the suite. I called downstairs to VIP and asked if the RFB included what was in the minibar, and she said, "Within reason." I thought about it for a bit, got a couple of the plastic bags the maids leave in the closet, and emptied the entire contents of the minibar both inside the refrigerator and everything on the counter, into the bags and hid it all away in one of the closets.
The next day when the bar was restocked, I did it again. I repeated this every day of my stay, and I was there over a week. Sometimes I would have to call housekeeping to have them restock because it would sit empty for a whole day. I never saw a bill for anything.
It got to where I would stuff a Huge duffle bag into my luggage every time I flew in, and go home with everything I could fit into the bag wrapped in hotel towels. This was before the airlines were so strict about baggage weight although one time the skycap asked me if I had any alcohol in the heavy bag, and I lied and said No 😃while actually that particular trip the thing was filled not just with minibar bottles but a few bottles of wine and premium tequila my host had given me too.
It got to where I stopped doing it, not because anyone ever said anything but because I got sick of almost all of whatever they had to offer. Eventually I would take only the beef jerky, nuts, sometimes the Pringles and occasionally suntan lotion. I have tons of expired suntan lotion from those days. 😇
I don't even drink (not even a little bit), and to this day one of the bars in my house is lined up with dozens of those miniatures from casino minibars, even after giving most of that free alcohol away.
I don't play to that level any longer but even if I did I doubt the casinos today would be as accommodating. These days I have had almost all the food comp'ed off a stay and still seen an $8. bag of chips from the minibar remain on the final folio. And you can't really even call over something like that, or the host will think you're being a cheapskate trying to nibble him to death like ducks.
If I'm not even taking free comped stuff from the minibar, I certainly am not going to bother with hotel towels or toiletries. Taking these things is something that gets old fast.
What I have a problem with is hotel guests who steal anything you forget and leave behind in the room. We've rarely recovered anything, high end or low that we've forgotten to pack away with us at check out. I don't think it's the maids it's the guests who steal. In theory the maids are supposed to secure anything left behind in the room, but they don't I've gone back into an empty room we moved from the day before with security's permission and found whatever we left behind myself still there after the maids cleaned it. But once a new guest checks in good luck recovering anything.
I like the ice buckets for use but I don't steal them.
Nicks knacks?? Can't beat those magnetic clips.
He worked the night shift. He said that he never had to buy toilet paper for his motel for as long as he worked that part-time security job at the Hilton.
I usually even bring my own shampoo, not a huge fan of hotel stuff.
Quote: DRichI always take a pen. It seems too often when I am travelling I don'thave a pen with me when I need one.
That is not stealing. The branded pens they want you to take and use. Same with notepads.
Pens
Postcards
Stationary
Individual Toiletries, both liquid and bar soap
Sewing kits
Shoe shine kits
Shower caps
Coffee
Cream and sugar
Gift or fruit baskets
Complimentary bottled water or drinks
Local info magazines
Might be stealing, depends on the hotel :
Bathrobes
Slippers
Rolls of toilet paper
Boxes of kleenex
Stealing :
Towels and washcloths
Floor mats and rugs
Sheets
Linens
Iron/Ironing board
Hangars
Artwork
Alarm clocks
Trash cans
Phones
Tvs and radios
Minibar items
Rude stealing:
eating or using stuff out of the minibar and putting an empty container or other object in there to defeat the security on it.
More than a few hotels I've stayed in during the last decade or so have signs in the room with the pricing per item found removed, which they will just charge to your cc after you leave. They're tired of the pilfering.
Or the airplanes parked in them.
Quote: FleaStiffIf you must steal those lotions at least use them promptly. Very dangerous not to.
I like the ice buckets for use but I don't steal them.
Nicks knacks?? Can't beat those magnetic clips.
Why so? Do they go bad?
Quote: AZDuffmanWhy? Because CA is run by enviro-loons.
Political statement, three-day suspension.
I'd think something along the lines of "Is this a durable piece of hotel equipment: Made of plastic?" If so I'd consider it to be a minor act of theft. If you want one as a souvenir, then why not ask if you can keep it for your collection? They won't say no.Quote: WizardIs taking the "do not disturb" signs stealing? I have a collection of them from various hotels I've stayed at around the world. If they didn't want you to take them, when why do they put the name of the hotel on them? Wizard jr. has taken me to task over it.
Pens and notepads are clearly promotional gifts to the room occupant. Disposable and consumable toiletries, especially ones bearing the hotel branding are gifts to the customer with an implied "reasonable use on the premises" They shouldn't be stolen, but it's expected and accepted. Stealing anything off the maids trolley would be beyond my moral compass.
I can't see how anything beyond consumables / toiletries can be justifiably taken. Towels, certainly not!
Quote: OnceDearI'd think something along the lines of "Is this a durable piece of hotel equipment: Made of plastic?" If so I'd consider it to be a minor act of theft.
Shoot. In my defense, it's not like these signs are very durable. It probably cost them a penny to make, compared to the $100+ I spent on the room. I'm also a model guest in hotels. I never complain, I never ask for anything, I don't eat much at the continental breakfasts (because the food is usually awful), if they have one.
There was one incident at the Timberline Lodge in Oregon where the signs were made of wood and the wording branded on. I felt those were too nice to take so I asked at the front desk and they sold me one for a buck or two.
aged emulsions often turn rancid. shampoos, skin creams, moisturizers can be low quality to begin with and can turn caustic. Most theatrical makeup is sold and models/actresses/etc. know to discard aged lotions and creams. Too much marketing emphasis on packaging, not enough on purity.Quote: GWAEWhy so? Do they go bad?
Quote: WizardShoot. In my defense, it's not like these signs are very durable. It probably cost them a penny to make, compared to the $100+ I spent on the room. I'm also a model guest in hotels. I never complain, I never ask for anything, I don't eat much at the continental breakfasts (because the food is usually awful), if they have one.
There was one incident at the Timberline Lodge in Oregon where the signs were made of wood and the wording branded on. I felt those were too nice to take so I asked at the front desk and they sold me one for a buck or two.
Don’t some hotels have the do not disturb built into the door ?
Quote: WizardIs taking the "do not disturb" signs stealing? I have a collection of them from various hotels I've stayed at around the world. If they didn't want you to take them, when why do they put the name of the hotel on them? Wizard jr. has taken me to task over it.
I would consider that theft. I would also be pissed off if I was the next occupant and didn't have that sign.
You forgot about the fancy little magnifying tilt vanity mirrors some places have, coffee makers, hair dryers and furniture. really nice computer chair at the place I stayed the other day(probably not too fun trying to check that at the airport though).Quote: beachbumbabsNot stealing :
Stealing :
Towels and washcloths
Floor mats and rugs
Sheets
Linens
Iron/Ironing board
Hangars
Artwork
Alarm clocks
Trash cans
Phones
Tvs and radios
Minibar items
Those items you listed and I added to are the only things worth stealing sometimes.
Quote: DRichI would also be pissed off if I was the next occupant and didn't have that sign.
I assumed the maids had lots of them in their supply carts, because of people like me.
What pisses me off is when the last guest left the alarm set for 3:30 AM or close to it. I suspect it is deliberate.
'Do not Disturb' karma $:o)Quote: WizardWhat pisses me off is when the last guest left the alarm set for 3:30 AM or close to it. I suspect it is deliberate.
It might have been for a flight but often is malicious. ALWAYS check the clock radio and voicemail system. Always disable the voicemail system before you leave and erase everything. And do not trust those data lamps that have multiple outlets and multiple usb ports.Quote: WizardWhat pisses me off is when the last guest left the alarm set for 3:30 AM or close to it. I suspect it is deliberate.
Quote: AZDuffmanLaw passed, not for sure if in effect or not yet. Law bans.
Why? Because CA is run by enviro-loons. The left-behinds went to help homeless, which CA has more than enough of. But the crazies saw things going into trash and cannot have that. They figure better to have a dispenser that people can pollute if they like than a sanitary little bottle.
Ban starts at the start of 2023 for hotels with more than 50 rooms, and at the start of 2024 for smaller ones
If I am reading it right, you can ask for plastic bottles of, for example, shampoo at the front desk.
Text of the bill as signed by the Governor
Quote: WizardIs taking the "do not disturb" signs stealing? I have a collection of them from various hotels I've stayed at around the world. If they didn't want you to take them, when why do they put the name of the hotel on them? Wizard jr. has taken me to task over it.
A friend likes to take Do not remove signs off the doors in the hall as he goes to his room.
Babs list would be mine, as well.
When traveling with friends who sleep in late with a DND sign hanging on the door, it's always fun to do your best voice imitation of a Mexican lady while banging on their door. " maid service, maid service, maid service, maid service, maid service."Quote: billryanA friend likes to take Do not remove signs off the doors in the hall as he goes to his room.
Babs list would be mine, as well.
Even after they yell, NO SERVICE!!!" you keep banging on the door until they eventually open it.
Quote: WizardI assumed the maids had lots of them in their supply carts, because of people like me.
What pisses me off is when the last guest left the alarm set for 3:30 AM or close to it. I suspect it is deliberate.
I was in a hotel the other day and I was sleeping real good. I wake up to hear a FIRE ALARM TEST going off. Room is pitch black. Look at my phone and it's like 2 oclcok. WTF ARE THEY DOING with a fire alarm test in the middle of the night??? Then I figured I must've mis-heard the alarm, this has to be real, because they wouldn't be doing a test at 2am...right?
Turns out it was actually 2pm and the window drapes completely blocked out the sun from coming in.
Quote: DRichI would consider that theft. I would also be pissed off if I was the next occupant and didn't have that sign.
Last time I was in Las Vegas I had to "steal" one hanging on a door down the hall as my room didn't have one stocked.
Quote: IndyJeffreyLast time I was in Las Vegas I had to "steal" one hanging on a door down the hall as my room didn't have one stocked.
Quotes belong around "had to", IMO - lol.
Quote: RSI was in a hotel the other day and I was sleeping real good. I wake up to hear a FIRE ALARM TEST going off. Room is pitch black. Look at my phone and it's like 2 oclcok. WTF ARE THEY DOING with a fire alarm test in the middle of the night??? Then I figured I must've mis-heard the alarm, this has to be real, because they wouldn't be doing a test at 2am...right?
At the last WoV poker game the alarm went off around midnight and an announcement said it was NOT a test and to clear the building, including hotel guests. However, I think most people ignored it, including us.
Quote: WizardAt the last WoV poker game the alarm went off around midnight and an announcement said it was NOT a test and to clear the building, including hotel guests. However, I think most people ignored it, including us.
You forgot to mention that our group caused the alarm! 😂
Not only that, but The Wizard just told that to someone that was actually there, a person he knows.Quote: PokerGrinderYou forgot to mention that our group caused the alarm! 😂
This is evidenced that too much math is bad for you.
Quote: AxelWolfNot only that, but The Wizard just told that to someone that was actually there, a person he knows.
This is evidenced that too much math is bad for you.
Lol I didn’t realize who he responded to, that’s too funny.
DEFINITE STEALING, WILL CALL POLICE:
If it plugs in, it's stealing. (Won't call police over lamp, coffeemaker or radio) If it's furniture, it's stealing. If it's attached to a wall or floor (ex. sink), it's stealing.
STEALING, WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD: (Prices in book):
Batteries- I think we charged $5 each. Batteries are expensive, yo. The grocery/dollar stores were cheaper than the catalogs, so we paid what you'd pay for them.
The remote itself- $50, mostly because we might have to go to store. We don't keep them just sitting around, except 2-3. When we had the satellite, we actually had to buy them from the satellite company, so those were $25 or something.
The TV box: $500, we paid monthly for each one we had and I think missing ones cost us $300 or something. (Might call asking for return or threaten with police)
Bedstuff- (Gross, why would you want it?) Prices vary based on item.
Towels- Prices vary, but we have to be absolutely sure before we would charge you. It did get bad enough that we started keeping track, though.
The Book itself- Yes, sometimes people actually stole the guest book. $50. Those were a pain to put together and stupid expensive to have made.
Wall Pictures- They cost like $5 and we charged something crazy like $100 each only because we didn't have any just sitting around to replace stolen.
Clock Radio- $100, until they were no longer required. When not required, we just kind of hoped they'd all just disappear.
Lamp- $200, again, we did not just have these sitting around. Eventually, free-standing lamps were no longer allowed, anyway.
Four-Cup Coffee Maker- $100
Minibar Stuff- We didn't have minibars.
Robes- We didn't have robes.
CONSIDER STEALING, BUT WILL NOT CHARGE:
Do Not Disturb Signs- As a practical matter, these were rarely taken. Although, if all were taken in one day, I don't know we would have had enough to replace all of them. The problem is that they were always changing the designs they wanted on them, so we only ordered 100-200 at a time. These would typically be replaced due to spillage or being ripped. As mentioned, if someone asked, we'd always say go ahead and take it.
Amenity Presentation Mats- These are the little logo things upon which the shampoos and soaps are laid out. They really cost more than they should and the franchise made them required. Before, we would just lay this sort of stuff out on a folded hand towel. For us, we'd prefer they not be taken, but they didn't cost enough to justify charging someone.
Ashtrays- Again, if asked, we'd say it was stealing. Just cheap enough for us not to care that much to charge someone.
Continental Breakfast Stuff- We expect a little grab and go, but some people take enough of the packaged and/or fruit for continental breakfast AND continental lunch. We countered this by unpackaging stuff when we put it out (think muffins) and going from individual cereals to a cereal dispenser. Some people also insisted on filling thermoses with coffee, which really irritated us, not because of the coffee itself...but because there were coffee makers in the rooms and we would give you as many packs as you wanted, within reason. Make it yourself and pour it in your thermos, having an entire carafe get cleaned out is hell if the other one is also low.
NOT STEALING/EXPECTED:
-Any coffee stuff, other than the coffee maker.
-Any cups.
-Any toiletries. (Full tissue boxes weren't often taken, but we wouldn't have really cared)
-Stationary/pens.
That's all I can think of, never had a window, curtain or anything like that stolen. The other hotel had a TV stolen once and the guest actually called and offered to sell it back to them. They were, in fact, stupid enough to actually come back with it to sell it and found themselves arrested, so that was a funny day.
Those soaps and shampoos are huge and very high quality. I’m still using them here at home.
The main reason we didn't put them in the rooms is because we knew they would automatically almost always be taken, but probably not actually used at the hotel.
Body lotion? What guy would steal that? I can honestly say I have never used any lotion on anything(other than testing it on my hands once or twice) unless it was sunscreen, medicated or something like Noxzema for sun burns or bag balm for injuries.Quote: ams288Not stealing, but this was my haul from my last stay at the Wynn.
Those soaps and shampoos are huge and very high quality. I’m still using them here at home.
Quote: Wizard
What pisses me off is when the last guest left the alarm set for 3:30 AM or close to it. I suspect it is deliberate.
It's far worse when someone sets the alarm for 3:30 and no one stays in there the next night. I've stayed in the adjacent room while the alarm next door goes off, it's maddening.
That would suck!Quote: zippyboyIt's far worse when someone sets the alarm for 3:30 and no one stays in there the next night. I've stayed in the adjacent room while the alarm next door goes off, it's maddening.
Quote: Mission146The other hotel had a TV stolen once and the guest actually called and offered to sell it back to them. They were, in fact, stupid enough to actually come back with it to sell it and found themselves arrested, so that was a funny day.
Most criminals are morons. My wife had her purse stolen from a bar/restaurant. The theif just grabbed it off the bar and ran out the door. We got a license plate number so the police traced the person down. The thief told the police he would pay my wife $300 if she wouldn't press charges. The deal was made and the thief showed up at the police station to give the $300. He was arrested on the spot. He ended up doing 9 months because of course he already had a record.
Quote: JohnzimboThere's nothing worse than looking to read Gideon's bible and...wait, I have never done that :)
leave the porn slapper cards in between the pages. It's like an unexpected bonus.
Dear Guest, Due to the popularity of our guest room amenities, our houskeeping department now offers these items for sale: Alarm clock $25.00 Bath towels $20.00 Ironing Board $300. Should you decide to take these articles from your room....etc
I wanted to steal that sign so badly.
