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To think it’s okay to take certain things from a hotel?

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TakeOrLeaveIt · 10/09/2024 01:00

I’m curious to know what people think about taking items from hotels. For example, I know things like toiletries (shampoos, soaps) are often seen as fair game, but what about things like mugs and glasses? I’ve stayed at a few places recently, and I was tempted by some of the nicer bits. Obviously, I didn’t take anything major, but it’s got me thinking - where’s the line? Is it stealing or part of the hotel experience?

AIBU to think it’s harmless to take certain things? Or shouldn’t all stay behind?

What do you think?

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FinallyYouSaid · 10/09/2024 01:26

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Justsayit123 · 10/09/2024 01:25

little toiletries, maybe but mugs and glasses - are you having a laugh… wtf…

MissedItByThisMuch · 10/09/2024 01:21

Are people really this crass? I mean clearly yes because hotels that have moved to big bottles of toiletries (most of them) have to lock them up to stop people taking them apparently.

It’s pretty fucking simple surely - single use free consumables, fair game. Everything else, not. Would you steal mugs and glasses from friends or family??

Also if it’s clear to them you’ve cleaned the place out you’ll find the cost of the things charged to your credit card.

Pantaloons99 · 10/09/2024 01:10

Come on. Get some standards. This is horrible.

Theredfoxfliesatmidnight · 10/09/2024 01:09

Definitely not mugs and glasses! What are you thinking, that's proper stealing!

When I hear of people considering this I always wonder how they can be bothered with the actual logistics. You're away from home presumably, and you have to somehow wrap up securely and smuggle away in a suitcase a glass or mug that you could probably get for a quid or two anyway? And transport it miles home? What's the point!

I definitely think tea/coffee/ sugar sachets are fair game, as are any single use toiletries. Other than that, no. Also the hotel will have your card details anyway so will charge through the nose for anything you pinch 😁

Meadowfinch · 10/09/2024 01:07

Just cheap !!

HarrytheHobbit · 10/09/2024 01:06

That's so scuzzy.

PaillettenBedeckt · 10/09/2024 01:05

I'm not so fussed about a glass. It could just as easily have been broken.

I do think there's some things you shouldn't take. Taking the kettle would be a bit rich.

CheeseWisely · 10/09/2024 01:05

Tolietries. Tea Bags. Slippers if you must, and you've worn them during your stay (they're not used again).

PeachSloth · 10/09/2024 01:03

Cups and mugs is just straight stealing, only take one time use stuff if you must, shampoo, soaps, tea.

ThatFlightyTemptress · 10/09/2024 01:02

Remote no, batteries yes 😂 Aaah Ross

Redglitter · 10/09/2024 01:02

Toiletries - part of the hotel experience
Mugs, glasses etc - stealing

uhOhOP · 10/09/2024 01:02

What??? Yes, I think taking mugs and glasses counts as stealing.

HeddaGarbled · 10/09/2024 01:01

Good grief, no!