Originally Posted by
AA2070
The funny thing is, most UK properties stock gigantic 1.5 liter glass bottles of Strathmore water in the lounges - does anyone sit there long enough to drink that? They also have smaller glass bottles as well, but why stock the enormous ones if you have to drink it all in one sitting?
I've always thought that the large bottles weren't meant to be "personal", there is usually one open and I just pour myself a glass and leave the remainder for the next person.
All kinds of reasons for the policy of not allowing food and drink to be removed, I guess. Some probably to prevent bad behavior, like people taking massive quantities of things out and hoarding them, or having a little party in the room with others who don't have lounge access. ("No problem Bill, let me go up and get us all another 5 beers" lol) to local alcohol laws that don't permit drinks to be taken from the premises.
I honestly don't have a big problem with it. If I want food in my room I either order room service or shop locally and have some provisions on hand.