75 funny hotel design fails we couldn’t make up if we tried

Staying in a hotel is almost always an adventure. It might be a wonderful experience, meaning that you enjoy a perfect vacation spot complete with all the amenities you could hope for. Or it might be terrible, with showers that don’t work, creepy paintings on the walls, and way too many windows in the bathroom.

At the very least, you have to admit that stays at hotels like those are eventful. That can be a good thing in and of itself. Maybe you won’t laugh about it at the moment, but you might down the line!

If you’ve traveled a lot, you know you’ll run into all sorts of weird stuff at hotels. You’ll see those that have tried to “fix” their problems in the strangest way possible. You’ll see hotels that advertise themselves as being luxurious only to find out “window view” means just that and nothing more. And of course, you’ll find hotels designed by someone who definitely wasn’t qualified.

Just laugh it off and tell yourself that it’s all a part of the adventure. Yes, even those super creepy paintings we all love to hate.

1. A non-smoking room needs a non-smoking ashtray

This person booked a non-smoking room, which, bizarrely, came with an ashtray. But don’t worry, the ashtray warned occupants not to smoke

2. Who needs privacy?

This person checked into a room with their business partner only to immediately feel uncomfortable after realizing their private bathroom was anything but private.

3. Now I’m uncomfortable

I’m no architect, but I know when you’re designing a room, you should probably turn the lights on and off a couple times to make sure they don’t look like boobs.

4. Why did they put in a grate?

Hm, why is the shower getting so steamy? Oh, maybe because there’s no vent. But for some reason, they went far enough to put in a grate but not an actual vent.

5. They found a way to save on doors

This hotel room has an interesting idea: one door for the bathroom and closet. That means you can only close one at a time, for some reason.

6. A room with a view

This hotel managed to just barely connect all the dots with its advertisement. There’s a window, sort of, or at least a curtain on a wall.

7. Sitting room for ninjas only

What a lovely sitting area! Unfortunately, there’s no way to reach it unless you can literally climb a wall and jump across the lobby.

8. Only those who can figure out the combination can wash their hands

How many faucets does one sink need? Probably one or two, right? I don’t think any of them need this many since there are only a few options for water temperature!

9. When you’ve got to take a hike for some toilet paper

The only person who would be able to use this bathroom comfortably is Inspector Gadget or maybe Elastigirl. The rest of us, unfortunately, need to take an awkward walk to get toilet paper.

10. When the toilet paper needs to be on display

Is it normal to build a shrine to your toilet paper? This hotel apparently thinks it is. What happened to just, you know, putting it on a roller?

11. The fence really completes the image

This hotel in Spain features a lovely pool for all its guests to enjoy! If you like doing laps, you can swim all the way down to the testicles — I mean, the deep end.

12. They really like this picture

Hotels have to make their rooms comfortable. That means hanging some curtains and wall art among other things. This hotel decided it didn’t need more than one photo.

13. An entrance for the Kool-Aid man

It’s important to have multiple entrances and exits in any public building in the interest of safety. This hotel didn’t realize that it’s not enough to just have a pretend entrance.

14. What luxury

Isn’t it cool to stay in a hotel that has a private movie theater? Of course, it’s a little less cool if the movie theater has a screen that’s barely visible without binoculars.

15. If I make it without breaking any bones, do I get a prize?

There are a few places where you definitely don’t want to get disoriented and a staircase in one of them. This carpeting is downright vertigo-inducing.

16. Sure, they technically have a pool…

The hotel advertised they had all sorts of amenities, including a pool! However, they didn’t include the tiny detail that it was filled with gravel.

17. Um

A word to the wise: if you’re going to trim bushes into whimsical shapes, maybe you double- or triple-check what they look like from all angles.

18. Thanks for the offer

Always check your abbreviations on signs, too. It might be perfectly obvious to you that A-S-S stands for “assistance”, but it’s not clear to everyone else.

19. Art is subjective

This beautiful picture was hanging in the lobby of a hotel. Who knew you could make your own art on your shower wall?

20. The rate didn’t include cabinets

This hotel wasn’t willing to spend the money on cabinets, but they were okay shelling out money for cabinet doors. I guess they thought no one would ever notice.

21. What a beautiful view

This hotel in Denver promised a beautiful view of the capitol building. What they actually meant was a beautiful view of some dirty rooftops with the very tip of the capitol building showing in the distance.

22. Well…I don’t like that

Hotel art can range in quality and taste. Some of it’s nice, some is just fine, and some is a bit disturbing. This one falls into the third category.

23. Well, it’s a window

The hotel said the room had a window, not that it had a view of anything but a wall. They technically weren’t lying!

24. Better to not share a room

This Italian hotel decided to make the most of its space by combining the bedroom and the bathroom. Everyone in the room will get to know one another really quickly.

25. Protect yourself from shower fires

Is this really the best place for a fire alarm — right above the shower? Maybe this hotel is particularly prone to shower fires.

26. Well, now I’m totally lost

There are so many weird things about this elevator panel that I don’t know where to begin. It seems like it’s designed to confuse us all.

27. Can’t beat that view

Is there anything better than a view of a dirty rooftop or a blank wall? How about a gross, smelly dumpster full of garbage?

28. Good luck

How are you supposed to read this — left to right or top to bottom? There’s no way to know so I guess the only option is to wander around until you find your room.

29. Not very helpful for blind guests

It’s important to provide modes of accessibility for disabled members of society! Unfortunately, putting braille under Plexiglass isn’t very helpful.

30. If you like ominous pictures of ducks, we have the perfect hotel room for you

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a duck stare at you and contemplate your murder? Well, this room will give you a pretty good idea of what that’s like.

31. Look, it’s a make-your-own waterfall

Is there anything more relaxing than a luxurious, warm bath? Well, sure, assuming the bath actually works and doesn’t just gush all over the tub, like this one.

32. Well, they technically have a gym…

This hotel advertised it had a gym. And it does, if you define gym as a single piece of exercise equipment shoved into the corner of a utility closet.

33. There’s a window and a see-through blind

Oh look, there’s an enormous window in the bathroom so everyone can see you! Don’t worry — there’s a blind! Just kidding, the blind is see-through, too.

34. There’s nothing like gazing directly into your own eyes as you poop

In case you’re not a fan of bathrooms with windows, how about bathrooms with mirrors? Then you can uncomfortably watch yourself use the toilet.

35. Just don’t look down

Choosing the right kind of carpet is more important than you might think! Something like this is incredibly disorienting. Can someone say “lawsuit”?

36. A kitchen designed for weight loss

Most kitchens are designed to let you access food quickly and easily, but not this one. You might have to get a ladder to reach the freezer.

37. That’s right, use your toes

If you don’t have a gadget arm, you might just have to do what this person is doing and use your toes. What could possibly go wrong?

38. A claustrophobe’s worst nightmare

Hey, do you have a terrible fear of confined spaces that also have no easy exit and might just plummet you to your death? If so, then you’ll love this elevator in a French hotel.

39. No snacks for you

The furniture in front of the fridge makes it impossible to open the door. Maybe it’s the hotel’s sneaky way of getting you to order room service.

40. Only one of them works

There’s nothing like finding three showerheads in your hotel shower and having no clue which one works! Unsurprisingly, it was the bottom one. Good luck getting clean!

41. I see you in there

Well, at least this bathroom actually has a door. It’s a translucent blue one that you can see through, but hey, it’s a door! Don’t say we didn’t give you everything you need.

42. What a beautiful balcony

Balconies are for getting fresh air and enjoying the outside without having to leave your room. Of course, this balcony is kind of cramped — not to mention absolutely terrifying.

43. I guess, sort of…

Is it really a desk if you have to get hit in the face by your shirts while you use it? Come on, guys, just call it a nightstand. That at least is halfway true.

44. Time to wash the floor — I mean, take a shower

This hotel has a beautiful, roomy shower for its guests to enjoy! There’s just a small problem. The shower doesn’t have a wall so it floods the entire bathroom unless you put towels down.

45. Could have fooled me

This hotel found a really interesting way to cut back on the money it needed to furnish its rooms. Instead of actually putting furniture like lamps in it, they just painted the furniture on the wall! Foolproof.

46. Where do I go?

You’ll notice there’s a slight overlap in those room numbers listed on the sign. If you’re in Room 260, I don’t know what to tell you except “Happy Hunting.”

47. For guests who like to live dangerously

There’s really only one perfect place for an outlet in the bathroom, and this hotel found it — right in the shower. That way, the holes can get good and damp while you’re shampooing.

48. Well, I feel safe

When you’re staying in a hotel, you generally want a solid lock on your door to keep any strangers out of your room. But everyone is a friend at this hotel where they only provide you with half a lock.

49. Who needs to plug in their lamp?

The person who designed this room was very concerned about making sure they had proper lighting. However, they weren’t equally careful with ensuring there were outlets to plug the dangling cords into.

50. Well…I hope I look okay

This hotel is clearly pandering to guests who are 6 foot 5 inches or taller. If you’re shorter than that, do you even need to look at yourself in the mirror? That’s a tall person game.

51. screams

If this is an elaborate scheme to make all the hotel guests go insane, I think it might be working. Okay, class, let’s review colors and numbers.

52. Some art is TOO subjective

Just because everyone ascribes their own meaning to art doesn’t mean it’s all good. Just take this picture, which I’ve named “Hemorrhoid No. 6.” No one wants to sleep with this above their head.

53. Is this easier than just…hanging a curtain?

Here’s yet another hotel that thinks paintings can replace actual furnishings. There’s no point to painted curtains, people, especially when they’re not remotely near a window!

54. Don’t get too comfortable

Here we see a toilet designed for very small people, but no one with adult-sized legs. If you’re taller than 5 feet 5 inches, you’ll just have to sit sideways.

55. What beautiful art

Who needs a real table, picture, or plant when you can have paintings of all those things? Everyone knows paintings are always better than real objects.

56. Who needs a shower curtain?

I’m not sure whether this poster is joking or not. If they’re not, they’ve found a hotel that’s sunk to a new low. Who charges their guests extra for a shower curtain?

57. Morning views

This poster made sure to clarify this is the scene that they woke up to at 6:00 in the morning. Is there anything more wonderful than waking up on vacation to the sound of construction?

58. Please just burn to death

If we’re not allowed to go out the fire escape during a fire, where are we supposed to go? They weren’t willing to supply that answer. Guess we’ll just jump out a window?

59. We said there’s a window, we didn’t say there’s a view

This hotel promised the guest their room had a window. It has a window, all right — right up against the brick wall of the next building. So much for sleeping with the windows open!

60. Who needs a separate bathroom?

Are you really close to someone if you’re not willing to take a bath while they sit five feet away from you in bed? This English hotel believes in keeping your friends close — REALLY close.

61. Enjoy your air conditioning, but only a little bit

Who needs a whole air conditioning unit? This definitely looks like something your grandpa would have jerry-rigged while complaining about how spoiled your generation is. No one turn that thing on or we might all die.

62. Nothing like relaxing by the gravel pit

When you’re staying in a hotel, you want time to relax. Throw your bathing suit on, grab a lawn chair, and settle in beside a 3-foot pit of gravel.

63. That’s one way to wash your hands

This hotel designer believes in cutting corners. Why just wash your hands when you can wash your hands, take a shower, and clean the floor all at the same time?

64. What’s “legroom”?

Here’s a fun fact: the person who designed this bathroom used to design airplane bathrooms! Okay, not really, but there’s no other explanation for why this bathroom is so tiny.

65. Whatcha doing in there?

This completely open room is at a historic hotel where tours can see straight into your bedroom. And yes, in case you were wondering, people do sleep there.

66. Don’t mind me, I’m just taking a shower

What’s better than having a completely see-through shower facing a place where there’s foot traffic? How about watching people notice you taking a shower through the window?

67. Have fun with your electrocution

In case you can’t figure out this picture, we’ll break it down for you. There are about half a dozen electrical appliances here, all within easy reach of the shower. Hooray for electrocution!

68. Guess I’ll just hold onto my trash

Here’s a trash can found in a hotel bathroom. Obviously, your only choice is to hold onto your trash until you can find a can that, you know, works.

69. This isn’t a solution

If you’ve never had to buy a toilet paper roller, allow me to share a life hack: you can find them at any dollar store and they cost, well, a dollar. Please, for the love of sanity, do not use a toothbrush.

70. This is a fascinating choice

For some inexplicable reason, this person’s hotel room was Legal Weapon 2 themed. I guess there are worse movies to base a room on. Any horror movie, for example, would be pretty bad.

71. Well, I’m deeply uncomfortable

Forget bad room designs — this entire hotel is designed in a way that while not bad is definitely uncomfortable. There’s just no getting around the fact that this looks like a poster you’d see in a gynecologist’s office.

72. Is anyone hungry?

Here’s an interesting question for your next game of “Would You Rather”: would you rather be expecting a bowl of soap or expecting soap to come out of this dispenser and get soup instead?

73. Their reduced rate room wasn’t worth it

Okay, this one was just a mistake, but it’s pretty funny all the same. This person was given a key to a room but arrived to find it under construction. Whoops.

74. Cue panic

The person who designed this elevator has the basic concept of numbers down but doesn’t understand they have to go in a specific sequence. Maybe it would be better to take the stairs.

75. It’s all smoke and mirrors

This hotel advertised it had a gym, and from the internet, it looked like it was a pretty good size! It turns out it was all a trick of mirrors. Thanks a lot, hotel.

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