’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.
Accommodation
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.
Never do this in a hotel room
THEY may seem like innocent acts, but hotel staff will hate you if you do these surprising things after checking in. You’ve been warned.
Awkward! When hotel staff go way too far
FROM snooping in your luggage the second you leave your room to asking some rather unexpected things, this is what happens when hotel staff go too far.
Secret lives of hotel employees
IF YOU’VE ever wondered what really goes on inside your hotel room before and during your stay, this story is for you.
This sandcastle is actually a hotel
MOVE over kids, the grown ups have gone wild with the bucket and spade and created a giant sandcastle that you can sleep in.
The truth about the hotel room safe
WE OFTEN assume that those little metal hotel safes are pretty secure when it comes to keeping valuables safe. But this video shows the reality …
What really goes on in hotels
A HOTEL expert has revealed in cringe-worthy detail what really goes on inside the room before your arrival. You’ll never look at a luggage rack the same way again.
Outrageous act of Saudi king
THE Saudi royal family is really, really rich. Just in case you had any doubts, check out what they did on their most recent trip.
Cheapest hotels for Aussies right now
AN analysis of hotel room rates has found Aussies can expect to pay as little as $71 a night in one city, and as much as $332 in another.
‘Not all of us are prostitutes’
THIS young woman booked a hotel room online, only to be turned away when she tried to check in. The reason stunned her.
Secret things you could score for free in hotels
WHEN it comes to your hotel room, all may not be as it first appears. Because sometimes, all you have to do is ask and you may end up being surprised at the items they will bring you.
Paul Keating slaps down hotels
NEVER one to mince words, former Prime Minister Paul Keating has delivered a trademark kick up the pants to the hotel industry.
The best hotel room service on the planet
THERE’S nothing like a hotel stay to release your inner dieter. Let’s face it, usually the food sucks, it’s expensive and the service is lacking. But not at these hotels!
The surprising truth about hotels
YOU’LL be surprised by these findings. The world’s most expensive city for staying in a hotel is not where you’d probably think. So where is it?
‘Steady stream of men’ through Airbnb home
WHEN the mystery woman asked to take their transaction offline, alarm bells really should have rung for this Australian homeowner.
Note that shocked hotel guests
THIS fed-up hotel has been placing notes along with some shocking images around the place to get the attention of guests.
Aussies said what to get upgraded?
JUST how far would you go to snag a better room? Turns out Aussies are willing to tell some far-fetched stories for the chance of a room with a view.
World’s biggest hotel set to open
ONCE completed this ‘desert fortress’ hotel will feature 10,000 rooms, 70 restaurants and four helipads.
Five star hotel ‘an absolute disgrace’
HOLIDAYMAKERS were shocked and furious to arrive at their five star hotel in Greece only to find it was still under construction.
Imagine if this one thing changed
IT’S time to check-out but your flight is not until that evening so what do you do? That may be about to change if some big players in the hotel industry have their way.
People are crying in hotel rooms
IT MAY seem like your average hotel, but this place is hiring out rooms to guests who want to do something rather unusual.
Couple’s house trashed in ‘drug-induced orgy’
THEY thought they were renting their house out for the weekend to a nice man in his 40s. What they found when they came home has shocked them to the core.
Inside a fortress for the super rich
ONLY accessible by boat or helicopter, this sea fort has been transformed into a party island fit for James Bond – and it’s where the super rich are heading.
The mystery of hotel names
SAY what? Today’s travellers face a bewildering choice of hotel brands with similar-sounding and confusing names. And now, guests are trying to decipher the mystery.
The weirdest cancellation excuses revealed
WOTIF has revealed the weirdest cancellation excuses it’s heard over the years. From bizarre sickness complaints to unbelievable tales of confusion, they are hilarious.
The most ridiculous over-the-top hotel services
FREE shampoo? Boring. Bathrobes. Yawn. These hotels have brought their A-game to the table offering the most insane services to attract its guests.
What happened inside this hotel?
IN THE heart of Brazil lies a giant building that was meant to become the ultimate symbol of wealth. There’s just one problem …
How to get the best hotel rate
IF you don’t have the time to search every website for the best hotel deal, don’t worry. There’s another way to get cheap accommodation.
Secrets hotels keep from you
METH labs, dead bodies, and don’t even think about using the pool! Here are nine things that hotels really don’t want you to know about.
What’s wrong with this picture?
WHEN a resort in Thailand posted this photo on Facebook of what it thought was an “amazing Sunday brunch”, it never expected this would happen.
Hotel shortage threatens tourism
AUSTRALIA needs 16 new five-star hotels a year if it’s to keep up with demand from overseas tourists. But do we have enough?
Confessions from the hotel front desk
WANT to know what the hotel front desk employees really think of you? These industry insider secrets will have you prepared for your next stay.
Wait, the hotel said what?
A HOTEL has sparked controversy by announcing a vacancy for a receptionist. There’s just one catch — and it’s a pretty big one …
Inside a secret hostie crash pad
HAVE you ever wondered where flight attendants sleep? This luxurious new hostie hotel has 196 rooms and cost millions to build.
‘How my Fiji hell turned to heaven’
THE far-flung Castaway Island should have been this traveller’s idea of right hell here on Earth, but they braved it and discovered something rather incredible.
Aussies reveal ‘putrid’ hotel hell
WHEN this family checked into an Australian hotel for the weekend they never expected the horrors that awaited them.
What’s wrong with ‘phony’ Sin City?
WHAT has caused people call a visit to Las Vegas a “fancypants ego trip”? Something’s gone wrong in Sin City and this hotel wants to turn it around.
Is this island the new Bali?
LONG overshadowed by its better known neighbour of Bali, this island is launching a drive to attract a new type of visitor.
The one thing hotels don’t want you to do
HOTEL owners are so tired of guests doing this one thing, that they’re putting a lot of effort into stopping it. You’ve been warned …
Is this the weirdest guest request ever?
A HOTEL concierge has bent over backwards to assist one woman in her requests, even writing on post-it notes and placing them around her room alongside the odd items she desired.
Really, this is Australia’s best hotel?!
FORGET the luxurious hotels such as Qualia and Wolgan Valley. A little-known and much cheaper hotel has surprised even its own manager by topping a list of Australia’s best stays.
The 10 best budget hotels in the world
CAN’T stand the thought of another night in a hostel? TripAdvisor has released its annual list of the world’s best budget luxury hotels you can actually afford.
The best hotel in the world named
TRUSTY travel website TripAdvisor has released their list of the top 25 hotels in the world. Unsurprisingly it’s a pretty special collection.
Icon a ‘huge disappointment’
THIS popular Aussie destination has been slammed by a prestigious brand as totally disappointing, being named as one of the world’s 10 worst new luxury stays.
Sex toys and revenge: Nine hotel horror stories
THESE nightmare stories from hotel employees will make you want to avoid staying in one for a very, very long time. You’ve been warned!
Hotel guest slapped with $450 wi-fi bill
IMAGINE this guest’s shock when she was served a whopping wi-fi bill for just one night. Is this the most expensive hotel internet service?
Bust ups spark Schoolies nightmare
TEEN drama queens who have fallen out of friendships are inundating Schoolies organisers desperately trying to change their holiday bookings.
This is how you get a hotel upgrade
MOST travellers dream of getting a hotel upgrade but just how hard is it? Here’s what you need to do to snag that room with a view.
What hotel owners really think of you
HOTEL owners spill the beans on what they really think of its guests revealing some strange behaviour and baffling questions.
The hotel secrets you need to know
THIS front desk agent opens the door into the hotel industry with some surprising advice. Here’s what you need to know.
Surprising hotel no-no could cost you
YOU’D better think twice before you chuck that bottle of water or half-eaten sandwich inside the minibar — or you could end up getting hit with an extra fee.
Confessions of B&B owners
A COUPLE who own a B&B has revealed what really goes on, and it’s just as sordid as you’d expect. This will change the way you think about accommodation.
What gets our blood boiling at hotels?
EVERYONE loves to get away, but there is a long list of things that make Aussies’ blood boil when they are staying at hotels.
The truth about the hotel TV remote
HAVE you ever looked down with dread at the TV remote in your hotel room and wondered just how dirty it is? This is what you need to know.
Hotel thieves steal the strangest things
WHAT’S the strangest thing you’ve stolen from a hotel? Bet it can’t beat these thieves — who’ve nicked everything from the carpet to a chandelier.
The hidden cost of a hotel stay
WI-FI, towels, toiletries, TV … not much comes free any more, as hotels seek new ways to squeeze extra dollars out of guests.
New Zealand’s hidden holiday gems
THINK New Zealand is all about rugby, bungee jumping, and Sauv Blanc? Nuh-huh. New Zealand’s hidden gems are all-natural and we list the best.
The most incredible hotel beds in the world
WHAT could be worse than finally checking in to your room only to discover you’ve been given a dud bed? Bounce back from your disappointment with this list of the world’s 10 best hotel beds.
The worst hotel horror stories
EVERYONE has a story to tell about a hotel stay, some are worse than others. From dirty sheets to unexpected guests, you’ll be glad this wasn’t you.
World’s dirtiest hotels are here
THE city with the dirtiest hotels on the planet has been revealed, according to a survey of two million guests. So how does Australia compare?
Secrets from a hotel front desk
A HOTEL front desk employee has revealed what they really do when you complain or act up. Be warned, they do make secret notes about you!
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