Ever Stayed at Fawlty Towers? There are Crappier Places…

The gelato hit the fan at a Sydney hotel last year after guests complained and were served a complimentary dessert.  Shall we just say that the chocolatey sundae tasted a little strange… 

Formal lab tests did indeed reveal something similar to human excrement.  The ‘Poogate’ saga continues and if you haven’t heard about it, catch up with reports on the Australian Daily Telegraph website.  

With the amount of information available on the internet, there’s no excuse for checking into a Fawlty Towers or putting up with Basil-style rudeness.  With the internet it’s easy to research ratings and visitor comments before booking.

Do some research with the online travel review sites like Trip Advisor or Holiday Watchdog.  Trip Advisor recently published a report on the World’s Dirtiest Hotels .  However – before you start scratching – take heart as they also include a list of decent establishments from the Travellers’ Choice 2009 Awards. 

We were taught as kids that we should stand up for ourselves when wronged, but after ingesting this scoop of a story you might stop and think twice before complaining to the management.  Definitely make sure you have had your last meal there before letting them have it!  

(Tip of the day:  Avoid ordering the No. 2 dessert on the menu)

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