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.
Accommodation
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.
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