Booking and staying in a new hotel or Airbnb can be exciting for many as new adventures and experiences await. But sometimes things don't go according to plan, and what you expected can turn out to be a big catfish moment. In moments like this, all we can really do is laugh it off and then post about it on the Internet for everyone to experience as well.
Check out some of the funniest hotel and Airbnb fails that'll make you wish you just stayed home.
Well... Technically There Is A Pool Area
This hotel certainly has a pool area, it just may not be the one you were expecting.
The only splash zone you'll be in is one made of salty tears.
No Wonder The Ocean View Room Was So Cheap
If you're questioning why a room with an "ocean view" is so cheap, maybe look at the gallery pictures before booking to save yourself the disappointment that this room brings.
This is just awful.
If You Didn't Get Airplane Sickness On The Way Here, This Carpet Will Make You Queasy
The carpets at this hotel just scream 'Fun House'.
They even go as far as giving you a case of carnival nausea. Make sure to keep your head up here!
This AirBnb Bathroom Should've Come With A Height Warning...
Apparently, to use this AirBnb's bathroom there is a height requirement of 4 feet and under. No ifs, ands, or buts.
Maybe pack some sort of head cushioning before staying here.
Airbnb DIY Gone Completely Wrong. Some Might Say Unhinged
Well, it looks like not everyone can be the perfect DIY'er. This Airbnb makes us wonder what happened to the original door in the first place.
How do you even lock this thing?
What Can You Do While Staying At This Chinese Hotel?
This Chinese hotel makes its house rules very clear. The Star Hotel really has our best interest in mind with this "warm notice".
Now if that isn't great hospitality I don't know what is
The DIY 'Do Not Disturb' Via The Hilton
All we can say is privacy sure is key. Maybe this Hilton hotel just values intimacy more than others?
Whoever put this up only had a few moments to make sure no one walked in on them.
Only Book This Hotel Room If You're Elastigirl From The Incredibles
If you're planning on staying at this hotel maybe pack a hockey stick? Or maybe pick up a bathroom buddy. Seriously, who designed this?
We need to speak to the manager.
Probably Not The Movie Theater Room You Had In Mind...
Yup, there is a movie theater in this hotel. And yes, you need to pack binoculars if you plan on watching something here.
Maybe popcorn is included to make up for this?
This Is Surely An Inconvenience
This elevator will for sure cause some confusion for guests at this hotel. We just want to know what happened to the number 2?
And what happened to the sixth floor?
One Size Truly Does Not Fit All
If you planned on waking up in luxurious hotel robes and ordering breakfast in bed with your tall significant other.
Then be wary of this hotel's 'one size fits all' robe policy.
Breathtaking Views In This Hotel Room
This hotel room's view gives us solitary confinement vibes. You may want to stay here if you plan on doing some deep reflecting.
The big plus is you probably get a great night's sleep here.
This Room Even Comes With A Michael Scott Sized Plasma Screen!
If you're a fan of The Office, you may want to book this hotel for a true Season 4, Episode 9 experience to witness the infamous "plasma flat-screen TV".
This is hilariously small.
This Bathroom Is A 'One Leg In, One Leg Out' Type Of Vibe
I don't think this is what guests had in mind when they booked this "premium" motel room.
This is more of a premium disappointment. Hopefully, you're going by yourself.
#Balconygoals
Well, technically there is a balcony. Just maybe not the one you would expect to be on if you plan on drinking morning coffee out here.
The view had better be pristine.
Stains From Our Nightmares
At this point, this hotel should've just burned the whole chair and started fresh. At least it's in the shape of a heart?
I don't know if that's reassuring or not.
A Hazard Waiting To Happen
We're not sure who thought of the bathroom layout in this hotel, but all we can say is that it's electrifying.
At least it doesn't look like it will be in the splash zone.
This Sink Comes With Many Options...
In this hotel, you can quite literally wash each individual hand at the same time. Now if that isn't forward-thinking I don't know what is.
Hopefully one isn't hot water and the other is cold.
Only Book This Hotel Room If You're Really Comfortable With Your Partner
Sorry, but this hotel room is only for really comfortable partners. This definitely wouldn't be your first option if this is a couple's first getaway.
Maybe hang a towel on the door before you go.
Angles Can Be Deceiving
The top photo is what was shown on the AirBnb listing for a French vacation home.
The bottom photo is what it was like when they decided to head out for a dip.
I Mean, It Is A Mini Fridge
When booking their hotel room, this guy and his friends requested that there be a mini fridge inside of their room.
This is the mini fridge that was provided—enough for one drink.
Why Would They Design It Like This?
When you're travelling with someone else, you don't really get a lot of alone time.
In fact, the only real solitary is when you're in the bathroom—but not at this hotel that weirdly has a window from the bathroom to the bedroom.
Best Honey Moom Ever
You only get one honeymoon—well, most of us do—so you want the first night to be really special.
Sadly, this couple's honeymoon was marred by a little bit of bad spelling.
A Very Crappy Pool
When the concierge mentioned that the pool was closed, this hotel guest didn't really think much of it.
That is until he looked out his window and saw the exact reason it was closed.
So That's Pretty Useless...
This person was walking around the lobby at the hotel they were staying at in Russia when they saw this wheelchair accessible washroom.
I can't believe that no one thought that putting stairs in front of it was a bad idea.
That's A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen
This hotel's designer really woke up and chose violence by picking out this carpet to put on the stairs.
I can't imagine how many people have injured themselves trying to walk on these.
Pool-Ception
I'm so curious as to why this hotel didn't just use the normal pool.
Did they not have enough water? Was there not enough interest? It just does not make sense to me.
Is This Hotel A Murder Scene?
Don't worry: those wavy red lines on the floor are just the design of the carpet and not the stains of blood tracked through the hallway by the housekeeping cart.
This would give me nightmares.
Guess I'll Just Not Wash My Hands
This hotel bathroom is so poorly designed that it pains me to look at it.
There is no justification for putting the sink and mirror in this location, making it impossible for guests to comfortably wash their hands.
Can't Tell If I'm Impressed Or Terrified
This person left their hotel room for a day of sightseeing and nearly had a heart attack when they returned and this towel monkey was hanging from the ceiling.
The worst part is that the monkey had been dressed in the guest's boxers.
The Bathroom Is Now A Swamp
The person who posted this explained that the shower doors at their hotel in Norway could not close—they have this one-inch gap between them.
Every time they showered, the floor in the bathroom would get flooded.
A Room With A View!
At first glance, the view outside of this person's hotel room looks pretty surreal.
However, it really was too good to be true because it was just a strategically placed billboard.
I Have Never Been More Confused
The longer I look at this directory sign, the more confused I get. How in the world was this hotel arranged?
Who made this? Did the person who took this picture ever find their room?
The Scale Was Not Clear
When this group of friends stumbled upon this Airbnb listing, they thought it looked pretty nice for a couple of nights.
They didn't realize that everything in the room was miniature until they had already checked in.
Just A Casual Pee While Climbing The Stairs
I've seen a couple subpar Airbnb bathrooms in my day, but this one, which sits in the landing between two staircases with no privacy at all, has to be the worst.
I'm actually shocked this one went through at all.
No One Is Sleeping Tonight
Whenever you check into a hotel (or really anywhere that you plan to sleep), you just want to feel safe.
There's no way that any guest is sleeping soundly in this room.
Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
This person checked into a motel and saw this outlet and cord inside their room.
The motel had to get the electricity to work in the other room, and I guess this is a functional, albeit chaotic, solution.
How Would You Describe This Water Pressure?
There's bad water pressure in showers, and then there is whatever is going on at this hotel.
Imagine hopping off a long flight and looking forward to a nice shower only for this to be what you're working with.
The Photo On Trivago Vs. In Real Life
This person was planning a trip to Poland when they saw this charming little hotel online and booked it just based on the photos.
They didn't get the full view with the background until they were ready to check in.
This Staircase Won't Be Your Friend After You've Had One Too Many...
This staircase definitely looks like a mind teaser to get down. It would go right foot then left foot and before you know it you'd come tumbling down.
Those corners sure look sharp.