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Complaints are almost certain in the hospitality industry.

However, this front desk employee noticed a pattern among those who complain the most about the simplest things. Based on her experience, she surmised that the people most difficult to please are those who spent the least on their hotel room. What aggravates her even more is that they often complain to the third-party agent, rather than the staff themselves, making it more difficult to attend to their needs.

Read the full story below for more of this receptionist’s experienced observations.

Lowest rate but always the ones who complain the most

Does anyone else notice that the guests who book the absolute cheapest rate are somehow always the highest maintenance?

I work at the reception at a hotel, and it’s almost always the same pattern.

They’ll book through some agency with the lowest non-refundable promo rate possible, then spend the entire stay complaining about every tiny inconvenience imaginable.

The Wi-Fi is “too slow,” the room is “too cold,” breakfast “should have more options,” housekeeping came “too early,” etc.

She ‘s frustrated about not being able to communicate with these guests directly.

And the most frustrating part? Instead of just coming to reception like a normal person and asking us directly so we can actually fix the issue, they immediately start calling their booking agency to complain.

Then the agency calls us. Then we have to stop everything to explain the situation to a third party while the guest sits there acting like we personally ruined their vacation.

Meanwhile, guests paying normal rates usually just come downstairs, ask politely, and the problem gets solved in five minutes.

I genuinely don’t mind helping people when there’s an actual issue. That’s part of the job.

But the constant indirect complaining through agencies over the smallest things is exhausting. Half the time, the problem could’ve been solved instantly if they had just spoken to reception first.

As a frequent hotel guest and someone who loves bargains, I wouldn’t pass up a chance to book a hotel room on sale. I do expect to receive the same service as those who paid full price, but I’m not a constant complainer either.

But I do understand where this receptionist is coming from.

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