Stealing From Hotel Rooms
Quote: ThatDonGuyI used to take toiletries from pretty much every hotel I was in, but only because I work at an Army installation and there was an effort to collect and send them to troops overseas. Apparently, not only is that still "a thing," but at least two organizations promote it (Operation Shoebox, and Operation Care & Comfort).
The army doesn't provide soap and toothpaste to troops overseas? If not that's pretty messed up.
Quote: AxelWolfBody 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.
A guy who doesn’t like having dry skin?
I see guys using lotion all the time at the gym. Didn’t realize it was controversial.
It's no controversial, just an observation. I have never had a problem with dry skin so perhaps that's why I find it odd. Personally, I don't like the feeling of anything but that squeaky clean feel on my skin.Quote: ams288A guy who doesn’t like having dry skin?
I see guys using lotion all the time at the gym. Didn’t realize it was controversial.
Continued happy lotioning.
p.s. I probably wouldn't notice the guys using lotion.
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.
Interesting, these are the razors we took from the last trip at Encore staying in a suite but never got around to even using, which is why I don't generally take anything anymore it usually ends up getting thrown out.
point being that the ones you got look rather low end - I wonder if they put nicer silver-handled razors in the Tower Suites, or maybe the razors on the Encore side are simply different from Wynn?
As far as the Wynn/Encore shampoos and conditioners yes I will agree they seem to be higher quality than usual for a hotel, but not exactly Pureology level or anywhere close to salon quality, so we don't bother with taking any. Have you noticed how in the last six months or so they started writing in Chinese on the toiletries, such that they are able to just have one private label made to distribute whether in Wynn Vegas or Wynn Macau.
Quote: RigondeauxThe army doesn't provide soap and toothpaste to troops overseas? If not that's pretty messed up.
I could be remembering incorrectly but I'm pretty sure we had to buy all our own stuff from the PX while deployed.
I have always had very dry hands. So bad so in the winter my hands crack and bleed. It’s gotten better since I was a kid. So I like the small bottles and have them in my carry on, car etc. If the first ingredient is water or glycerin then it’s no good. I just use those throughout the day then use a high quality lotion with aloe or cocoa butter at night.Quote: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.
As for the rest of it, I have occasionally taken complimentary shampoo bottles. I routinely take pens because I lose them all the time. But that's about it. If you're living a hard-scrabble existence, which I did in my youth, I think there's understandable motivation to do some petty poaching, but otherwise - not really.
Hotels have signs that say that they will charge for missing items. I guess it isnt working?
I went to an extended stay. I had to goto the front desk for silverware and cooking pans. And they charge for that.
I am not poor But the cost of rent has doubled I already factored inflation. Tuition increased 900%. Over the last 30 years. 400% after inflation. A min wage worker might be better off in russia. Am i wrong?.
Teasing.....
I used to take the soap, shampoo, and conditioner...... Don't take conditioner anymore.... Not enough to 'condition'.
Quote: avianrandyKind of an interesting story about mattresses. A friend of mine's wife really loves a particular mattress brand they have at a particular hotel they stay at. AFter doing some research, they found out the manufacturer only sells this brand mattress to hotels. He got the hotel to sell them one brand new wrapped in plastic. After putting it in the bed of his pickup and supposedly secured, he looked in the rearview mirror and the mattress had went airborne about 6 feet in the air and was laying in the middle of the road. Fortunately, their was no traffic and they were able to get the mattress back in the bed of the pickup. Their was no damage to the mattress and fortunately their was no accident due to no traffic. Funny thing called life.
I believe that Westin has the best beds.
Quote: onenickelmiracleGood towels are hard to find, definitely not to be found at Walmart for sure. When I buy things, oftentimes, I get things labeled hotel quality, such as pillows. I can see why people steal towels.
Most hotel towels I have had are not all that great. Used most of the ones I ended up with as rags.
I'm sure the towels are durable to withstand many washings and bleechings. I myself have never used a hotel towel and thought it wasn't very good, so our experiences are different.Quote: AZDuffmanMost hotel towels I have had are not all that great. Used most of the ones I ended up with as rags.
Quote: onenickelmiracleI'm sure the towels are durable to withstand many washings and bleechings. I myself have never used a hotel towel and thought it wasn't very good, so our experiences are different.
For sure they have to hold up. Probably last just a year or so at that. To me most feel "tough." Rarely "nice." They feel like something the Army would issue to me.
Why, do they come with ladyboys? (-:Quote: PokerGrinderCosmo in Vegas are my favourite beds.
Fancy towels don't seem to soak up water very well.Quote: AZDuffmanFor sure they have to hold up. Probably last just a year or so at that. To me most feel "tough." Rarely "nice." They feel like something the Army would issue to me.
I too take an occasional towel for rag use kept in the garage or trunk of the car.
Our house towels are all grey or black. No white towels are allowed. One might think that's my wife's rule. but it's actually mine.
Quote: AxelWolfFancy towels don't seem to soak up water very well.
I too take an occasional towel for rag use kept in the garage or trunk of the car.
My hotel stays are 95% less than they were 20 or so years ago, back then I did 20-30 nights a year. At one point in a busy month a buddy asked why I even had an apartment. So things might have changed, but I do not notice by much.
Quote:Our house towels are all grey or black. No white towels are allowed. One might think that's my wife's rule. but it's actually mine.
Mine are mixed, mostly purple and red. My brother had a bunch of really nice towels he and his wife were getting rid of so I took them all. Kept the purple and red because well I am a bachelor not a savage, and donated the rest off. Even at that I still have a lifetime supply. I take a purple towel when a take a schvitz at the Y.
I don't know 'bout stealing them.
The robe notwithstanding, I can't think of anything that I'd even want.
I've taken the do not disturb sign once or twice when mine was gone. That's not stealing: it's a relocation :-). However, when I was a kid I would take everyone off every room in the hall. This is akin to unscrewing the top of the salt shaker In a restaurant.
If you must, must, must steal stuff then take a chance and go into a room that's open because the maid is doing her work. Act like you belong since it's your room, take what you want, leave, and hope for the best.
"If you steal the Bible then you go to hell!" Kevin Spacey in 21. "Like I'm not going there already."
Quote: LovecompsWhen I was a kid our house was full of Holiday Inn towels. Now they watch the rooms. I took the robe once because I wanted it and nobody noticed or cared.
The robe notwithstanding, I can't think of anything that I'd even want.
I've taken the do not disturb sign once or twice when mine was gone. That's not stealing: it's a relocation :-). However, when I was a kid I would take everyone off every room in the hall. This is akin to unscrewing the top of the salt shaker In a restaurant.
If you must, must, must steal stuff then take a chance and go into a room that's open because the maid is doing her work. Act like you belong since it's your room, take what you want, leave, and hope for the best.
"If you steal the Bible then you go to hell!" Kevin Spacey in 21. "Like I'm not going there already."
What does it say about a forum when you can't discuss politics but are free to dispense criminal advice? Taking a towel is one thing, but telling people how to steal other people's stuff...?
I'm as honest as the day is long, proclaims Fleastiff as we approach the Winter Solstice.Quote: PokerGrinderWe have multiple people on this forum telling fairy tale stories that nobody believes so who cares really lol.
Quote: billryanWhat does it say about a forum when you can't discuss politics but are free to dispense criminal advice? Taking a towel is one thing, but telling people how to steal other people's stuff...?
In light of the title of this thread, what's the big deal. There are threads on cheating too but I don't add to them.
Quote: billryanWhat does it say about a forum when you can't discuss politics but are free to dispense criminal advice? Taking a towel is one thing, but telling people how to steal other people's stuff...?
I think you can get reviews on places to buy drugs and hookers as well. 😃
Quote: MaxPenI think you can get reviews on places to buy drugs and hookers as well. 😃
Yet I think that the threads and reviews about the best wedding chapels might be a bit harder to find :-).
Quote: Lovecomps
"If you steal the Bible then you go to hell!" Kevin Spacey in 21. "Like I'm not going there already."
Actually I have heard that the Gideons consider a stolen hotel room Bible a Bible that has found a good home and do not mind.
Quote: billryanWhat does it say about a forum when you can't discuss politics but are free to dispense criminal advice? Taking a towel is one thing, but telling people how to steal other people's stuff...?
Going into someone else’s room uninvited is messed up. That being said, in answer to your question, is that it imo simply says it’s a place that doesn’t appreciate folks imposing their personal moral compass or political beliefs on others.
Quote: AZDuffmanActually I have heard that the Gideons consider a stolen hotel room Bible a Bible that has found a good home and do not mind.
Borderline encouraged by them. We had enough cases of bibles to stock every room five times.
It's certainly veering off in the direction of rule 19.
Just sayin'
$:o)
Quote: OnceDearHmmmmm. I think Wizard should have closed this thread after before he confessed to stealing dnd signs.
It's certainly veering off in the direction of rule 19.
Just sayin'
$:o)
Rules are only for the plebes.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/info/rules/2-forum-rules/#post37215Quote: billryanWhere are these rules posted?
It's sad how the forum policies have devolved since 2009.
I blame MaxPenQuote: billryanThank you.
It's sad how the forum policies have devolved since 2009.
Quote: AxelWolfI blame MaxPen
Rule 21. When in doubt suspend MaxPen.😃
I stayed at a hotel with one of these. It listed about 15 things you could steal "purchase" from the room. I thought it was a cleverly pleasant way to say, "Don't steal our $#!+, degens. We're watching you, and we have your cc info!"Quote: RigondeauxMy hotel last night had an awesome passive aggressive sign about this. Unfortunately my phone was dead so no pic. But in part...
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.
Actually, IIRC. it was Bob who started a thread that Broke the Wizards back?Quote: MaxPenRule 21. When in doubt suspend MaxPen.😃
Quote: AxelWolfActually, IIRC. it was Bob who started a thread that Broke the Wizards back?
That's Rule 22
Always suspend EvenBob😃 No reason needed.
Quote: WizardOkay, suppose I repent of appropriating the do not disturb signs. What am I supposed to do to make things right? Send a few cents, in US currency, to hotels all over the world, to cover the cost? I am looking to pay a penance to relieve me of the guilt.
This is kind of an indirect solution but you can donate to cleantheworld.org which recycles plastic bottles and discarded soap from hotels.
Quote: WizardOkay, suppose I repent of appropriating the do not disturb signs. What am I supposed to do to make things right? Send a few cents, in US currency, to hotels all over the world, to cover the cost? I am looking to pay a penance to relieve me of the guilt.
Maybe you should have to spend a couple days in Desert Hills Motel.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g45963-d1916925-Reviews-Desert_Hills_Motel-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html#REVIEWS
Or a couple days in ZenKing's apartment might suffice.
Quote: WizardOkay, suppose I repent of appropriating the do not disturb signs. What am I supposed to do to make things right? Send a few cents, in US currency, to hotels all over the world, to cover the cost? I am looking to pay a penance to relieve me of the guilt.
I would suggest that you go back to each hotel in person and apologize and return the placard.
The hotel will benefit from having a happier worker for a while.
I think you should go to the police station and turn yourself in. Please secretly video it. I would love to see their reaction and the look on their face. You can post it on your YouTube.Quote: WizardOkay, suppose I repent of appropriating the do not disturb signs. What am I supposed to do to make things right? Send a few cents, in US currency, to hotels all over the world, to cover the cost? I am looking to pay a penance to relieve me of the guilt.
Quote: AxelWolfI think you should go to the police station and turn yourself in. Please secretly video it. I would love to see their reaction and the look on their face. You can post it on your YouTube.Quote: WizardOkay, suppose I repent of appropriating the do not disturb signs. What am I supposed to do to make things right? Send a few cents, in US currency, to hotels all over the world, to cover the cost? I am looking to pay a penance to relieve me of the guilt.
That would be funny. My luck I would get the 1 person that had their mother fired from a hotel because someone stole the dnd sign and the next guest conplained.
