What hotels really don’t want you to know
SURE, the service may come with a smile, but little do we really know what goes on behind-the-scenes at hotels. Now, insiders have revealed their top secrets.
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Don’t go barefoot in your hotel room
A FORMER hotel worker has revealed the chilling reason you should avoid going barefoot in your hotel room.
Outrage over ‘disrespectful’ hotel trend
BEING on holiday means getting to escape many of the demands and rules of everyday life. But are these hotel guests taking it too far?
Last place you’d expect to see Mariah
SHE’S known for her outrageous demands and diva behaviour. So what on Earth is she doing in this ad?
Game-changing room key hack
A TRAVELLER needing to charge her phone made a stunning discovery in her hotel room that’s left the rest of us wondering how we hadn’t thought of it first.
Hotel staffer’s secret to getting upgraded
THIS former hotel worker spent many years working the front desk of luxury establishments. So if anyone knows the trick to a free upgrade, it’s him.
Hotels’ sneaky ‘revenge’ trick
AN EX-HOTEL worker has dished the dirt on how staff get back at guests, including the seemingly innocent mistake that’s not quite so innocent.
Aussie couple’s revealing diary
JESSICA and Justin were thrilled to win a dream holiday around Australia where they road tested hotels by having sex in them.
Sneaky way guests avoid minibar bills
SUCCUMBING to the temptations of the hotel minibar is hard to avoid. But some guests have figured out how to have it all — without paying a cent.
Feature disappearing from hotel rooms
IT’S the ultimate sign of privacy in hotel rooms but Disney’s resorts are ditching “do not disturb” signs and yes, now hotel staff can just walk right in.
Hotels don’t call about forgotten items
THEY’VE seen the lost property in our room, they have our contact details, so why do they never call to tell us we’ve left something behind?
$2 packing trick is genius
EVEN on a whirlwind 20-country tour, this professional traveller’s luggage stays organised. Her secret will change the way you pack.
Hotel hack unlocks huge discounts
THIS hotel booking hack could halve the price of staying at a luxury hotel.
Don’t make coffee in your hotel room
THAT Nespresso machine in your hotel room might be convenient. But you are better off going out and buying your morning coffee.
Man hilariously rearranges hotel room
IT IS admittedly a ‘first world problem’ but Jake Archer was sick of it — so he took matters into his own hands.
Hotel freebies you didn’t know about
WHETHER you forgot to pack something essential, or you’re just a bit of a cheapskate, here are the surprising things you can get for free if you know to ask.
Gross truth about five-star hotels
DISTURBING investigation reveals you might not get what you pay for when it comes to expensive hotel rooms.
Natalia Cooper’s rule for sleeping in hotels
HER travelling job means a different bed most nights of the week — so what’s the Today weather guru’s trick to a good night’s sleep?
Disturbing hotel room kettle habit
YOU’RE going to think twice about making yourself a cuppa at the hotel after knowing what some hotel guests do with it.
The truth about five-star hotel ratings
THEY’RE said to be the cream of the crop when it comes to accommodation, but there are a few things you should know about places with a five-star rating.
Our strange new hotel craze
STAYING in a hotel used to be a luxury experience. But this new hotel obsession is the opposite and tourists are loving it.
Are Groupon travel deals even worth it?
DIRT-cheap online hotel deals often sound too good to be true. So we went to Bangkok to see what kind of places you could wind up in and if it’s worth the gamble.
Why you shouldn’t use the hotel hairdryer
NO-ONE wants to lug around a bulky blowdryer in their luggage. But this might make you reconsider.
Why it’s ok to take the hotel room slippers
IF you’ve ever left a hotel with the free slippers in your bag, there is no need to feel bad. But be warned: the bathrobes are still off limits.
‘I judge parents who dump kids at clubs’
A MUM has had a go at parents who leave their children at popular hotel kids’ clubs. But one parent is having none of it.
Luxury Bali stays with the kids
THESE spots are great for the family, are like a private villa and are super affordable.
Insta account calls BS on fake travel snaps
PRETENTIOUS posers who flood our Instagram feeds with unrealistic holiday snaps are being exposed on the platform — and it’s hilarious.
Why you shouldn’t trust hotel star ratings
STILL faithfully checking the star ratings of hotels each time you book? Time for a reality check: you’re doing it wrong.
Disgusting secret hotels are hiding
THERE’s a high chance you won’t be able to book your next holiday without thinking about this. No, seriously, it’s gross.
Why you should always steal hotel soap
HAVE you ever felt guilty about pinching the toiletries in your hotel bathroom? There’s a very good reason why you should do it as often as you can.
How to get a hotel upgrade
YOU have a better chance of being upgraded to that room with a view if you ignore those booking websites and call the hotel directly.
Inside the world’s first astrology hotel
TRAVELLERS are right to be wary of themed hotels. So what lurks inside the world’s first astrology hotel, right in the heart of Sydney? We found out.
This is crucial when booking hotels
WE HAVE all been guilty of this when booking our accommodation. But it’s costing us.
What could you take from a hotel room?
WE’VE all been tempted to swipe a fluffy towel or bathrobe. But what can you get away with, and will you ever get sprung?
The most outrageous hotel guest ever
CATERING to the likes of a rich Saudi prince, a world-famous conman, Usain Bolt and the entire Aussie cricket team is all in a day’s work for this hotel concierge.
Outrageous requests of the super-rich
A NEW doco is set to shed light on some of the outrageous requests of the super-rich who stay at one of London’s most exclusive hotels.
Creepiest discoveries in hotel rooms
A DEAD guest and an orgy are among the most disturbing discoveries inside guests’ rooms, according to these hotel workers.
‘We were left with nowhere to go’
A FAMILY are warning others to be vigilant with online hotel bookings after they discovered the NYC apartment they booked and paid for “didn’t exist”.
Iconic Waldorf Astoria to close
HERE are 13 surprising facts about the towering New York City hotel, which will shut its doors in March for a $1.3 billion renovation.
Your hotel room is fooling you
A NEW study has confirmed what you may have already suspected about the air conditioning in your hotel room: it’s a trick.
Why I hate the word glamping
THERE is no such thing as glamorous camping. You can have a luxury holiday in the outdoors but that is not camping.
Outsmart New York’s Airbnb crackdown
AIRBNB has been the alternative to forking out for a cramped, expensive New York hotel room in recent years, but that’s about to change.
Are your belongings safe in the room?
SOMETIMES people do inappropriate things when no one is looking. Sometimes those people are hotel housekeepers.
Why everyone’s posting pics of this pool
IT INVOLVES two beautiful women, a bizarre social media feud, a conspiracy, and a brilliant marketing strategy. Welcome to Le Riad Jasmine.
Confessions of a five-star hotel worker
FROM weird requests from celebrity guests to the X-rated things that happen behind doors, what really goes on at a luxury Australian hotel?
Why you can’t sleep in hotel beds
IT TURNS out there’s a really cool reason you toss and turn in an unfamiliar bed. Dr Karl explains first-night effect.
How to be a terrible resort guest
FROM overbearing self-entitlement to overindulgence in the overflowing booze, going on holiday is no excuse for bad behaviour.
Hotels are watching your every move
IN THE hotels of the future, there will be nothing to gripe about. Everything you could possibly want is just a voice-control command away.
Airbnb host’s sleazy sex confession
AN Airbnb host has admitted to filming people having sex on hidden cameras and he swaps the footage with other online landlords.
‘My flat was turned into a brothel’
A WOMAN has described her horror after her home was turned into a brothel when she leased it out on an Airbnb equivalent.
Residents charging $14,000 per night
RESIDENTS, acknowledging an overwhelming demand for accommodation, have taken to Airbnb to rent out their homes for astronomical prices.
Does Halcyon House live up to the hype?
THE holiday hotspot has awards, accolades, word-of-mouth praise and is an Instagrammer’s heaven, but does Halcyon House live up to the hype?
Guests go wild over new hotel worker
IN A true rags to riches tale, a one-eyed pug called Parker has landed a job as a concierge at this iconic up-market hotel.
Is this the new way to live?
YOU might want to consider ditching your lease because there is a new way of living that gives you a lot more choices.
Dirty secrets of hotel maids
SURE, we know they’re not spending hours scrubbing and spraying every surface in our rooms. But what they’re really getting up to in there will shock you.
You might struggle finding Airbnb pads in Berlin
IT IS about to get a lot harder to find Airbnb properties to rent in Berlin, thanks to a controversial new crackdown by the city’s authorities.
The secret language of hotel staff
YES, hotel employees gossip about you behind your back. But they’ve devised a secret language so you’ll never know what they really mean.
CIA officer reveals top travel tips
A FORMER CIA officer has revealed his top travel safety tips — including why you should sleep on a high floor at your hotel and never, ever use the safe.
Beat the commute by sleeping at work
DO YOU spend so much time at work that you wonder why you bother going home? Then the PodShare co-living space is for you.
‘Five things I hate about Airbnb’
THE home-sharing app is terrific for those seeking cheap stays around the globe — until it’s not. Here’s how the popular site is failing travellers.
’I never expected this in a hotel’
Hotels try out hot new things all the time but avid traveller Melissa Hoyer never thought a bowling alley would star in London’s coolest hotel.
Airbnb is ‘not always the cheapest’
AIRBNB should be cheap, right? In most places it is, but in Australia the cost between staying in a hotel and someone’s home is less than you think.
Confessions of hotel workers
GOOD luck getting some sleep next time you’re at a hotel. Workers have dished about what really goes on behind the scenes; it’s revealing and revolting.
Room service error everyone’s making
IT’S a simple pleasure for many; you check into your hotel room, put your feet up and order room service. But make sure you never request these items.
This secret hotel hack changes everything
IT’S one of the most notoriously annoying things about hotel rooms, and there’s simply been nothing that we can do about it. That is, until now.
Airbnb guests from hell trash their unit
TWO homeowners have slammed Airbnb after guests trashed their place, left condoms and cannabis joints behind and stole a $16,000 painting.
Big mistake you’re making with Airbnb
YOU probably wouldn’t think twice about asking this question to most companies. But it turns out that it’s the one thing Airbnb hosts hate the most.
A big hotel myth has just been busted
IT’S one thing we assume we know all about when it comes to hotels, but it turns out that it’s a huge myth. You’ll never look at your room the same way again.
Fire engulfs top of famous Paris hotel
A MAJOR fire broke out at the landmark Paris Ritz hotel, which was the hotel of choice for Princess Diana, Charlie Chaplin and Coco Chanel.
‘There’s a stranger in my bed’
SWAPPING beds with a stranger might seem weird to some, but it’s a way to save yourself thousands in travel costs.
What hotel staff don’t want you to know
HOTEL employees have spilled the beans on what they really get up to behind the scenes, and what they do to some guests is disgusting and shocking.
‘It was a disappointment at every turn’
THIS fancy new luxury hotel located inside the “City of Dreams” has just been named the world’s worst. It’s left guests “unerwhelmed and disenchanted”.
Why backpackers aren’t happy
A YEAR travelling, free to go wherever they please, cheap beer. What on earth could be niggling backpackers to Australia?
Best cheap and cheerful hotel stays
GET out of town without breaking the bank. Our list of cheap hotels will help you see the world even if you’re on a tight budget.
What nobody tells you about backpacking
THE backpacking lifestyle is not exactly what you’d call a tough gig. But this Aussie reveals there is a lesser known side to it, and it’s pretty disgusting.
Strange hotel stories: ‘I’m watching you’
WHAT goes on behind hotel doors? Here are some of the strangest concierge tales, request and moments you’ll ever read.
Hotel tricks you need to know about
HOTEL room rates are on the rise. Thankfully, there are plenty of savvy ways to save money — you just need to know the insider tricks.
Crazy perks in five-star hotels
FORGET asking for free wi-fi. Top hotels have to stand out these days. And some take it to the extreme, with everything from a ‘pleasure menu’ to Great White Shark stalking on offer.
Cool things you can get in your hotel room
FORGET ordering late night snacks, these hotels are now offering services you never even knew existed and they’re amazing.
Fab things you can get in your hotel room
FORGET ordering late night snacks, these hotels are now offering services you never even knew existed and they’re amazing.
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