"Free" Mini Bar?
Apr 4, 2016, 8:13 am
#46
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I wasn't aware until reading this thread that this was a German/Frankfurt thing, but I have had free minibar when I have used (um, burned) SWUs at Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel ... as I recall, it included waters, juices, a couple of beers, chocolate, and pringles. And probably some gummies.
Apr 4, 2016, 8:46 am
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Not the same but relevant, I was upgraded to the executive level at the Baltimore Embassy Suites one time. They had an old school snack/drink machine that you got to use for free with your room key. You just swiped it and picked what you wanted and it was unlimited. Couldn't help but think I was surprised people don't take advantage of this perk more often.
Apr 6, 2016, 3:17 pm
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minibars would be a lot less of a maximum cost to hotel compared to many club lounges
anything one has paid for in a hotel, there have been hotels/properties that have offered it as part of rate/package/benefit at no additional cost
and yes, if one includes casino properties, there are literally no exceptions
anything one has paid for in a hotel, there have been hotels/properties that have offered it as part of rate/package/benefit at no additional cost
and yes, if one includes casino properties, there are literally no exceptions
May 8, 2016, 2:52 pm
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I had a free mini bar as part of my Club Floor paid upgrade at the Intercontinental Bucharest. Of course on checkout they tried to charge me and claimed they "forgot" it was supposed to be free. Right 
May 20, 2016, 9:36 pm
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May 29, 2016, 4:49 am
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I've seen comp minibars in Asia non-chain hotels. Often times when they have it they would have it for the executive level (or equivalent) rooms and suites. I don't find the desire to eat or drink anything from the minibar but it is convenient for when you want a late night snack or drink but are too lazy to go out of the hotel.
Jun 2, 2016, 9:42 am
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I've seen comp minibars in Asia non-chain hotels. Often times when they have it they would have it for the executive level (or equivalent) rooms and suites. I don't find the desire to eat or drink anything from the minibar but it is convenient for when you want a late night snack or drink but are too lazy to go out of the hotel.
Jun 23, 2016, 2:26 am
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Many Mercure (Accorhotels) hotels have a free minibar in their Premier rooms. Mostly softdrinks/sparkling water and sometimes a beer.
Just checked out from the Pullman CDG which also had a free mini bar.
Just checked out from the Pullman CDG which also had a free mini bar.