Stealing things out of hotels.

Mike 1972 · 08-05-2011 12:12PM

Ive never stolen anything out of a hotel. I already own a perfectly good set of towels.

[Jackass] wrote: »

Took the TV once.

You did it wrong.

Youre SUPPOSED to put it on an extension lead. Turn the volume up full and chuck it through the window.

testicle · 08-05-2011 12:18PM

[Jackass] wrote: »

Took the TV once.

kerry4sam wrote: »

to add to this list
- a bin with the hotel brand-name on it
- tv, yes somebody took a tv
- bedroom curtains
- tv remotes seem common also

I might have a suspect for you...

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I once refused to pay a hooker in a hotel room, does that count?

No, because you paid him in the hallway instead.

Will I Amnt · 08-05-2011 12:24PM

I've never taken anything but some things I've left behind:electric razor(€80),laptop charger(about€20??)shirt and jacket(€100) and various toiletries(let's say €20)
that should cover a few of your thieving asses:)

Dudess · 08-05-2011 12:36PM

Free shower curtain!

talla10 · 08-05-2011 12:37PM

THOU SHALL NOT PASS STEAL!!

harr · 08-05-2011 12:39PM

stupidusername wrote: »

One hotel I stayed in had little chips fitted to their towels so you couldn't steal them,or so they said

i always take a nice big bath towel when staying in hotels and the last time there was a sign informing us of said chip but chanced it anyway and nothing happened.i would say just a scare tactic.:) The best way to get a nice robe is to use the spa in the hotel just wear one from the spa back to the room.

Sofiztikated · 08-05-2011 12:56PM

cambo2008 wrote: »

I've never taken anything but some things I've left behind:electric razor(€80),laptop charger(about€20??)shirt and jacket(€100) and various toiletries(let's say €20)
that should cover a few of your thieving asses:)

You do know that the value of those things in hotels is worthless? It's not like we can sell someones used electric razor.

The charger might come in handy, if someone is looking for one, but chances are, they won't.

Most lost property is kept for about a year, clothes are then usually given to charity.

longshanks · 08-05-2011 01:00PM

harr wrote: »

i always take a nice big bath towel when staying in hotels and the last time there was a sign informing us of said chip but chanced it anyway and nothing happened.i would say just a scare tactic.:) The best way to get a nice robe is to use the spa in the hotel just wear one from the spa back to the room.

Or take them from the trolley when the cleaners are cleaning the rooms.

Run_to_da_hills · 08-05-2011 01:07PM

I can remember attending the Fir Bolg bike rally at Whites Castle Lisdoonvarna, as a precautionm management would move everything worth taking from all the rooms including TV sets, cutlery and anything else that could walk. We were still charged the same rate for the rooms.

Sofiztikated · 08-05-2011 01:11PM

kerry4sam wrote: »

to add to this list
- a bin with the hotel brand-name on it
- tv, yes somebody took a tv
- bedroom curtains
- tv remotes seem common also

Most hotels would charge the cards used when making booking online or over the phone if theft has occurred. Some people forget that fact when they think they are getting one up on the hotels

Anything with a brand name seems to be common.

I actually watched someone attempt to steal the mattress. From a 2nd floor room. Myself and the security guard were having a smoke, and watched them lower it out through the window using the sheets (ripped up) down onto their car roof. Man, they got a shock when the carpark barrierst open for them, and the Five-O pulled up in front of them.

Sofiztikated · 08-05-2011 01:13PM

longshanks wrote: »

Or take them from the trolley when the cleaners are cleaning the rooms.

harr wrote: »

i always take a nice big bath towel when staying in hotels and the last time there was a sign informing us of said chip but chanced it anyway and nothing happened.i would say just a scare tactic.:) The best way to get a nice robe is to use the spa in the hotel just wear one from the spa back to the room.

Would you walk through Dunnes taking things off trolleys, and stuffing them up your shirt?

Sonnenblumen · 08-05-2011 01:13PM

Console wrote: »

So what do you steal? :pac:

I for one, like to steal all coffee and tea sachets. Come in handy later. Never stole a towel. Must do sometime. But I was tempted to steal a hotel key once. Not the one I was given but another one that was left under the bed for some strange reason. (well, not so strange i guess. Person misplaced key underbed)

So what have you stolen?

Cherries:D

kerry4sam · 08-05-2011 01:24PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Anything with a brand name seems to be common.

I actually watched someone attempt to steal the mattress. From a 2nd floor room. Myself and the security guard were having a smoke, and watched them lower it out through the window using the sheets (ripped up) down onto their car roof. Man, they got a shock when the carpark barrierst open for them, and the Five-O pulled up in front of them.

Nothing, absolutely nothing surprises me about what people think they can get away with. Some people don't seem to factor in that their are cameras around, and everyone in and out of hotels have eyes and ears and don't hesitate in passing on information either, some even by phone after check-out

thankfully.

challengemaster · 08-05-2011 01:31PM

xzanti wrote: »

If you request them they're in all hotels..

Requesting tampons with your room? :eek:

How exactly do you word that one in the requests box....

Will I Amnt · 08-05-2011 01:37PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

You do know that the value of those things in hotels is worthless? It's not like we can sell someones used electric razor.

The charger might come in handy, if someone is looking for one, but chances are, they won't.

Most lost property is kept for about a year, clothes are then usually given to charity.

You do know I wasn't seriously suggesting that they could be sold on

karlog · 08-05-2011 01:52PM

I took a shower cubicle once. It was a b*stard trying to fit in my suitcase.

Angelandie · 08-05-2011 02:07PM

The stuff that goes missing in our place is unbelievable... can't keep salt and pepper grinders in stock, changed to shakers, they still go missing. Have nice baskets that the chips come in, they disappear too...

Sofiztikated · 08-05-2011 02:15PM

cambo2008 wrote: »

You do know I wasn't seriously suggesting that they could be sold on

Ive started taking people at face value when it comes to hotels, because, frankly, people are that stupid.

Angelandie · 08-05-2011 03:03PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Ive started taking people at face value when it comes to hotels, because, frankly, people are that stupid.

Its so true, glad I'm not the only one who feels like this...:)

Micky Dolenz · 08-05-2011 04:19PM

testicle wrote: »

No, because you paid him in the hallway instead.

:eek:

It was you, wasn't it? Now get back here and finish the job.

deecom · 08-05-2011 04:34PM

Pretty much the tea, coffee, sugar, loo roll, toiletries, towels, slippers, pillow cases, one light bulb, key card, fuse from the fridge if provided, bible, any pens writing paper, comment card, and if your leaving your room at the right time, take stuff off the room service trolley as your passing by. ie. more tea, coffee, sugar....

Eric Cartman · 08-05-2011 04:38PM

mini bars , most of them in this country and western europe are easily robbed without being paid for.

tan11ie · 08-05-2011 04:48PM

The contents of the mini bar, well it was left open and was asking for it.
When I finished the drinks I politely told the maid the bar was never refilled after the last guests.:D

Thank you Ospery, the champers was delish...

kfallon · 08-05-2011 05:27PM

Stole a nice pair of flip flop type things out of a hotel about 2 months ago, very nice and comfortable

MetalDog · 08-05-2011 05:41PM

Shampoo/ shower gel usually, holding out for a nice bathrobe haha :pac:

Caraville · 08-05-2011 10:11PM

xzanti wrote: »

The lampshades a nonono.. but the lightbulbs... Ah yes yes yes

Remote controls.. ah nonono.. but the batteries?? ah yes yes yes

showercaps... faceclothes.. earbuds.. tampons?? It's all fair game

Love it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Otgs4rl2Q

Fast forward to 1.40

I actually used to collect all the toiletries from hotels the way others collected stamps/stickers/fancy paper! If my Dad was staying in a hotel cos of work I used to get him to bring home the toiletries to me- he was delighted cos he never had to buy me anything!!

Daniel S · 08-05-2011 10:31PM

If there's more than one of the same card, that means I've been there more than once. Recognise any?

[img]http://mtb_kng.webs.com/Hotel Cards/100_0472.JPG[/img]

[img]http://mtb_kng.webs.com/Hotel Cards/100_0474.JPG[/img]

Warper · 08-05-2011 10:56PM

What sort of cheap hobo's steal tea or coffee sachets? FFS

baldbear · 08-05-2011 11:08PM

Warper wrote: »

What sort of cheap hobo's steal tea or coffee sachets? FFS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFZKlfRrGbw

Aishae · 08-05-2011 11:09PM

Eric Cartman wrote: »

mini bars , most of them in this country and western europe are easily robbed without being paid for.

i think that must effect other customers instead
i was in a big 4 star place in germany a few years ago and you could keep tabs on your bill on the tv. every day without fail theyd charge colas from the fridge. there was never any in it but im guessing the cleaners never restocked it after noting each time there was no cola. its odd that happened for nearly a week before the hotel sorted it out with them (cos every day we'd ask them what the story was with the 12 euro colas)
i could only guess it was either the previous occupant that left the room cola'less or the cleaners keeping it

ive never taken anything except the toiletries but i thought it was a given that they were for the occupant cos its not like they can reuse used shower gel.

Stealing things out of hotels.

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