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Funny,FailsNOV 10, 2026

103 Times People Were So Surprised By Their Hotel And Airbnb Fails That They Needed To Take Photos

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Vacationing is so much fun. Honestly, it’s the kind of thing that makes you realize life is worth living and makes your problems seem small in comparison to the wide world out there. That is, until you have to start booking flights and hotels.
The whole flight-booking process is already stressful enough, but when it comes to hotels and Airbnbs, you really have to be careful. Checking all the reviews is essential if you want to avoid ending up in the worst imaginable place. Unfortunately, some people still don't, and that's how we ended up with today's list — one filled with photos of some truly hilarious hotel fails. So keep reading to see what not to do!

#41 Found A Pair Of Handcuffs Attached To A Leg Of The Bed In My Airbnb In Tijuana

Metal handcuffs attached to a bed frame leg on a tiled floor in a sketchy Airbnb.
10points

#42 Don't Stay In A Hotel With Bedbugs

Red rash marks on a traveler's arm after staying at a hotel or Airbnb.
9points

#43 My Hotel Towel Had A Pair Of Eyelashes On It

Fake eyelashes left behind on a bathroom towel in a gross hotel room.
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9points

#44 A Room I Booked In Belgium

Man sitting on a bunk bed next to a toilet in a bad Airbnb accommodation
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9points

#45 AC Wasn’t Cooling Effectively In My New Hostel Room. Maintenance People Didn’t Respond So Decided To Take A Look Myself. This Is The Filter

An extremely dusty and clogged air filter held up in a poorly maintained hotel room.
9points

#46 In My Hotel Room, I Can Either Close The Closet Or The Bathroom, But Not Both At The Same Time

A poorly designed hotel room closet door blocking another entrance when opened.
8points

#47 As A Frequent Traveler I Get Gifts At Hotels. Really?

An oversized gift box with only two tiny chocolates inside, a funny hotel regret moment.
8points

#48 This Hotel Forgot To Insert A Quote Into The Wall Decorations Text Sample

A hotel bed header wall covered with printed filler text that reads sample text here your text.
8points

#49 This Is The Hot Tub Of The Airbnb Which Was The Main Reason Why I Rented The Spot. Smelled Terrible And Was Obviously Not Cleaned In Forever

An dirty outdoor hot tub with greenish water partially uncovered by a fence, showing hotel accommodation flaws.
8points

#50 Stayed In A Questionable Hotel Last Night To Save Money. Found This Under The Sheets While Crawling Into Bed... Used Hair Extensions?

Gross hotel room experience with a clump of someone elses hair left on the bed sheets.
8points

#51 Heat Lamp vs. Bathroom Door In My Hotel Room

A hotel bathroom door with a burnt notch at the top from hitting a ceiling heat lamp
8points

#52 Includes A "Private Balcony." Is Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building

An extremely narrow outdoor balcony squeezed against a concrete wall at a bad Airbnb.
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8points

#53 What?

Hotel keycard for room 446 with hallway directional signs missing that room number range.
8points

#54 Staying At A Hotel In Dublin, This Made Me Giggle

Confusing elevator sign instructing travelers to press 6 for the 2nd floor in a hotel fail.
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8points

#55 This Hotel Mural In The Breakfast Area

Frosted glass hotel panel featuring a strange design resembling dark hair, a questionable decor choice by hotel design.
7points

#56 My Airbnb Host Said “The Keysafe Is Near The White Door… It Is Silver With Black Plastic”

A brick wall covered in dozens of key lockboxes outside an Airbnb
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7points

#57 Just Found This At A Hotel I'm Staying. Nice Showcase

Single toilet paper roll displayed under a spotlight inside a bathroom niche
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7points

#58 A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

Simple breakfast tray in an Airbnb featuring a toaster, milk, cereal, bread, an apple, and spread packets.
7points

#59 This Hotel Doesn't Allow You To Use Books For Their Intended Purpose

Hilton hotel bookshelf displaying a sign stating books are for display purposes only, disappointing reading travelers.
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6points

#60 Saw This In An Elevator Today In A Hotel. Took The Stairs Back Down

Handwritten warning sign in a hotel lift advising guests to use the uncertified elevator at their own risk.
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6points
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