Originally Posted by
MSPpete
Take a picture of the minibar contents with your phone when you arrive and when you check out. I emptied the minibar fridge when I stayed in London and placed my food in fridge. Replaced all when I checked out. Minibar charges were removed without issue when I showed the clerk the picture on my phone.
However, if the minibar contained items requiring refrigeration, I feel sorry for the person who consumes that stuff after it was left outside of the refrigerator during your stay in the room. This is why you should ask hotel staff to clear out the refrigerator if you plan to fill it with your own items.