"Stealing" plush hotel bathrobes
May 12, 2005, 1:20 pm
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Originally Posted by robb
I suppose Kohlberg forgot about Stage 7 - What would Ned Flanders do?
I don't know what to say, I have a thing for stationary. That and boxes, I love saving boxes from really expensive purchases. It's hard to come across a quality box nowadays, so whenever I pick up something from Tiffany's, Mont Blanc, Gucci, or whatever, and it comes in a nice box, I save it. I'm kind of crazy like that. Since we already have WWJD (what would Jared do?) is it time for a WWNFD?
Originally Posted by SMessier
You're supposed to return the shampoo after using it? What are you going on about?
If the OP wants to steal stuff that's his choice -- but please don't tell us taking things that are sold without paying for them isn't stealing. (Or that you're doing a favor by displaying towels with a hotel's logo in your home: "Gee, I was going to stay at the Four Seasons but I saw a Hilton towel at tazi's so I've decided to stay there instead.")
If the OP wants to steal stuff that's his choice -- but please don't tell us taking things that are sold without paying for them isn't stealing. (Or that you're doing a favor by displaying towels with a hotel's logo in your home: "Gee, I was going to stay at the Four Seasons but I saw a Hilton towel at tazi's so I've decided to stay there instead.")
It's terribly rude and hypocritical to chastise the OP for a crime that doubtless has been committed by some of the various people denouncing him in this post.
Originally Posted by jfe
Let him who has never taken anything cast the first stone.
Last edited by JPGIV; May 12, 2005 at 1:22 pm
May 12, 2005, 1:29 pm
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Originally Posted by JPGIV
I don't know what to say, I have a thing for stationary. That and boxes, I love saving boxes from really expensive purchases. It's hard to come across a quality box nowadays, so whenever I pick up something from Tiffany's, Mont Blanc, Gucci, or whatever, and it comes in a nice box, I save it. I'm kind of crazy like that. Since we already have WWJD (what would Jared do?) is it time for a WWNFD?
May 12, 2005, 3:14 pm
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What about slippers? We stayed a hotel that provided slippers with their logo. I just assumed we could take those because the idea of reusing them is so incredibly nasty and they were clearly new (which told me they were not reusing them), so I told her too. Was I wrong? If I was, sorry! I certainly didn't intend to steal anything!
May 12, 2005, 7:31 pm
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SchmeckFlyer is undoubtedly very sorry he started this thread.
I just received the electronic copy of Business Traveller.
Selling robes and more is a $60 million business
12 May 2005
If you stay at high end hotels, the robes provided are just one of the little perks you'll enjoy. In fact, some guests like them so much, they slip them into their suitcases at the end of their stay (don't try it, hotels charge the cost of the garment to your bill – plus, it's theft).
I just received the electronic copy of Business Traveller.
Selling robes and more is a $60 million business
12 May 2005
If you stay at high end hotels, the robes provided are just one of the little perks you'll enjoy. In fact, some guests like them so much, they slip them into their suitcases at the end of their stay (don't try it, hotels charge the cost of the garment to your bill – plus, it's theft).
May 12, 2005, 9:17 pm
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Originally Posted by MFLetou
What about slippers? We stayed a hotel that provided slippers with their logo. I just assumed we could take those because the idea of reusing them is so incredibly nasty and they were clearly new (which told me they were not reusing them), so I told her too. Was I wrong? If I was, sorry! I certainly didn't intend to steal anything!
I've always seen a specific notice about robes regarding "purchase" payment expected, so would have thought the slippers were probably free without such a disclaimer. Were I truly interested in returning home with them, I'd have asked the desk clerk their cost, hoping for "Oh, they're complimentary!"
May 12, 2005, 9:18 pm
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Originally Posted by robb
*Sigh* Would Jared actually call down to the front desk before using the stationery provided for guest use as well?
May 13, 2005, 5:53 am
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Originally Posted by SMessier
..."Gee, I was going to stay at the Four Seasons but I saw a Hilton towel at tazi's so I've decided to stay there instead.")
May 13, 2005, 7:09 am
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That lamp looks good too...
Originally Posted by SchmeckFlyer
Question is... do hotels really charge for stolen/borrowed/taken bathrobes? I have a small collection of towels from various hotels around the world, for which I was never charged.
Has anyone else stolen/borrowed/taken bathrobes from hotels, and were you charged?
What else have you stolen/borrowed/taken from hotels? (besides toilettries) I did take the guide to all the LHW hotels from the Amigo.
Has anyone else stolen/borrowed/taken bathrobes from hotels, and were you charged?
What else have you stolen/borrowed/taken from hotels? (besides toilettries) I did take the guide to all the LHW hotels from the Amigo.
Theft is theft. You know you aren't entitled to take the bathrobe. If you take it anyway, you're a theif. Sugarcoat it any way you want....but theft is theft.
May 13, 2005, 9:36 am
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Gee-I was sure tempted this last weekend during my trip to las vegas(see my thread in the Trip Reports section)The towels and robes at both the Green Valley Ranch and(especially)Wynn Las Vegas were sooooooooo comfy and nice-and expensive!But I was "good"and left them where I found them.
May 13, 2005, 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by robb
*Sigh* Would Jared actually call down to the front desk before using the stationery provided for guest use as well?
Say hey to Mr. Robb. No BCN for Jennie and I this year
May 13, 2005, 4:08 pm
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Originally Posted by robb
*Sigh* Would Jared actually call down to the front desk before using the stationery provided for guest use as well?
Although, I think you bring up an excellent point Robb- if the OP had a sandwich from Subway that day, well then, regardless of what he did or did not do, it's OK.
May 14, 2005, 8:47 am
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I would imagine that the high-end hotels would expect their guest not to steal from them. I mean if you have enough money to pay for a $200/night room then you have enough to buy your own robe. But at the same time I do see how if someone did pay that much, they would feel entitled to take something for free.
Basically, Hotels make plenty of money marking up mini-bar and room-service meals, high rates during big events. If you have the guts, then slip a robe/towel every now and then. Believe me, most of the time you've already paid for it.
Basically, Hotels make plenty of money marking up mini-bar and room-service meals, high rates during big events. If you have the guts, then slip a robe/towel every now and then. Believe me, most of the time you've already paid for it.
May 14, 2005, 9:03 am
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Originally Posted by smileymike13
Basically, Hotels make plenty of money marking up mini-bar and room-service meals, high rates during big events. If you have the guts, then slip a robe/towel every now and then. Believe me, most of the time you've already paid for it.
May 14, 2005, 10:06 am
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Originally Posted by robb
Also, if the hooker charged you a lot, it's okay to beat her every once in a while. She's expecting it and you've paid for it!
May 14, 2005, 10:43 am
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Originally Posted by jfe
That's not what Ned Flanders would do
I still don't think he would steal a robe though.