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András Balogh András Balogh · 30/11/2021
· Business

Here are some stealing habits from Hungarian hotels

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Due to the epidemic, fewer people stayed in Hungarian hotels. However, those who come are often also a problem for hotels. A recent survey shows what and how often guests steal from Hungarian hotels.

Theft at Hungarian accommodations

A recent study looked at what and how often guests have stolen from accommodations in Hungary over the past year and a half. 21 accommodations conducted the survey, 43 per cent apartments and 38 per cent guest houses. In addition, 9 per cent of the accommodations are pension hotels, and 5 per cent are hotels, while 5 per cent are in the “other” category.

In the past year and a half, two-thirds of accommodations have reported theft.

Towels are the most popular stolen items. In two out of three accommodations, the number of towels is not the same before and after the guest leaves, writes turizmusonline.hu. It may come as a surprise, but cutlery is stolen from every second accommodation. It is not surprising that the contents of the minibar and the coffee and tea provided are consumed or taken away by the guest. However, stolen cutlery is also something accommodations have to face.

According to the reports by hotels, people take home not only the towels but also the bed linen and toiletries, and even the ashtray. There were also several examples of guests taking away television remote controls.

Special things also disappear

It is not just ordinary items that disappear from the rooms. One time, the painting was taken away by the guests while the picture frame was left at the property. Some took the chandelier home. Energy-saving light bulbs and batteries are also popular among people.

Guests even stole a WIFI router and a shower curtain.

Someone took a rack and a shelf home with them after their vacation. “Unfortunately, there are also examples of higher value theft,” said Beatrix Tepess regarding the survey. Someone took the TV out of their room, while another person took the robotic vacuum cleaner. The most extreme thefts include digging up and taking a tree and sand taken from a sandbox.

In the survey, the apartments said that they expect average damage of HUF 5,000 per room.

Therefore, most landlords do not even deal with minor thefts, as it is included in the price. In the event of stealing a more serious ideological or material value, they notify the guest. 28 per cent of accommodation providers reported that they get back the stolen items, while 16 per cent of the guests reimbursed the damage, writes nlc.hu.

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Source: turizmusonline.hu, nlc.hu

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4 Comments

  1. Mario says:
    30/11/2021 at 15:51

    Sadly, as I suppose, such thefts are common in hotels all over the world, not just in Hungary.

  2. István says:
    30/11/2021 at 16:48

    Charge the credit cards for theft.

  3. DB says:
    30/11/2021 at 19:51

    In the SW US this is more of a problem. Ironing boards, irons, mirrors, etc. are targets for certain guests. The “artwork” has long disappeared from most hotels in the region … I have seen (and reported) thefts from workout rooms, the general use computers etc..

  4. Norbert : says:
    01/12/2021 at 11:49

    Istvan correct – it’s a Global problem just not Hungary – but they should pay for there Crime, through at least debiting there Credit Cards.
    Pre-booking and on arrival – in-print is a normal practice of payment by use of a Credit Card – when signing out.
    Terms and Conditions of Stay – ensure in the “fine print” – that normally we sign on arrival at places of accomadation – that if items are deemed stolen from your room or this facility, the cost replacement will be Debited to your Plastic Card and then on the severity of missing property, the matter may be refered onto “other” authority.
    May be a deterant – but it is the 21st century we live – and Respect, Dignity and Common Manners of Behaviour – Disappearing.

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