Hotel Coffee Troubles

@porwest (78744)
United States
January 26, 2023 7:29am CST
If I have not mentioned it, I got to have my coffee. And when I travel on business it is not uncommon for me to ask for extra coffee packets so I can have as many cups as I want. Many of the hotels have coffee available in the lobby. But I don't want to go down there if I don't have to. But this time the coffee pot did not work. Dammit. Not to fear, I am resourceful and I just steep the "pod" packets in my cup and use the microwave to make the hot water. It's not the end of the world, just a little bit frustrating and inconvenient. But I did leave a note for the maids when they come in to let them know to replace the maker.
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@just4him (303377)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Jan 23
Frustrating. I hope they replace it.
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
27 Jan 23
Me too. I do often wonder how many people actually drink the coffee? But for me that maker is very important.
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@just4him (303377)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jan 23
@porwest Did they replace it?
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
27 Jan 23
@just4him I don't know. I just left a note for them when I left. I never called down to get one and just dealt with it.
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• United States
26 Jan 23
I can't function without my morning coffee. Hope they replace the maker so you can use it
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• United States
27 Jan 23
@porwest at least you found an alternative for making your coffee
@porwest (78744)
• United States
27 Jan 23
I guess I could have called down for a new one to be brought up for me, and they would have happily done that. But I don't like to be bothered, even if I am also inconvenienced. lol
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@LadyDuck (455009)
• Switzerland
26 Jan 23
I never have enough coffee in the morning.
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@LadyDuck (455009)
• Switzerland
27 Jan 23
@porwest I also drink a bit too much and I end the day with a little whiskey, it's an old habit and I do not intend to give up.
@moffittjc (118224)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Jan 23
I have read many stories about the fact that those coffee makers in the rooms never get cleaned or sanitized, so I usually don't use them when I stay in hotels. I will usually venture down to the lobby and get my coffee there (not that they do any better with the cleaning of those units haha). But I'm like you though, I have to have my coffee, so I will admit I've resorted to tactics like yours in the past. Whatever it takes, right?!
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@moffittjc (118224)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Feb 23
@porwest I agree. It’s better if we don’t know what we don’t know about hotel rooms. Lol
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
31 Jan 23
I don't trust the ones with the pots. But the single cup makers? While not perfect I am sure, I trust them more and am willing to give them a go. It hasn't killed me yet, and I guess what I don't know won't kill me either... That I am aware of. As for the picture in my post, this was a way I remedied not using the pot. I just put in enough water to make one cup and put the cup in the pot. lol
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
1 Feb 23
@moffittjc Hotels can be interesting places in and among themselves. I mean, never EVER turn a black light on in a hotel room!
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 23
This would annoy me too but I guess if no-one tells them it will never get fixed.
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
31 Jan 23
Hopefully the note I left remedied the problem. I guess I will never know unless I get the same room. lol
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Jan 23
Good thing you are so creative. The things we do for coffee. As long as I have one large I am good for the day.
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
30 Jan 23
I don't know if creative is quite the word. Desperate? lol
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@porwest (78744)
• United States
31 Jan 23
@CarolDM lol. Yes, I suppose in a way they do.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 23
@porwest They often go hand in hand.
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@RebeccasFarm (84378)
• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
26 Jan 23
Oh that is terrible, what a way to start the day. Sorry that happened..they must give you one that works this instant.
@Fleura (28957)
• United Kingdom
26 Jan 23
Glad you managed to overcome the problem!
@lovebuglena (42913)
• Staten Island, New York
27 Jan 23
I am confused here lol. You pour the water into a cup and then place the pod inside it? And then what?
@LindaOHio (153167)
• United States
27 Jan 23
First world problems. I'm sorry your coffeemaker didn't work. Drive safely and have a good trip.