tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post8617075343839332704..comments2024-03-27T05:15:09.261-07:00Comments on Linchi Kwok, Ph.D.: What is the Future of Hotel Minibar?Linchi Kwokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07442479571857032065noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-66176251970765652342012-01-31T07:32:47.628-08:002012-01-31T07:32:47.628-08:00I actually have yet to see a minibar in any of the...I actually have yet to see a minibar in any of the hotels that i have stayed in, however the thought of a minibar actually seems sort of dated to me. I mean with the options of room service, going out, order in, sundry stands and vending machines, i can't really see a reason to have a minibar at all. In fact, i feel like a minibar belongs in another blog of yours about extra charges and rip-offs. furthermore, if i saw a mini bar in my room i would be terrified that it was one that was sensored. Are hotels obligated to to tell you whether or not their mini-bars have a sensor on them to avoid these miscellaneous charges? And how much money do hotels lose on the disputed charges of these minibars?<br /><br />-Kelly HodgesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-86197743475816307712011-09-19T18:04:12.210-07:002011-09-19T18:04:12.210-07:00Thank you for your comment, Hannah. I agree that i...Thank you for your comment, Hannah. I agree that it is a good idea to have a mini fridge in room. Some hotels will provide a mini fridge upon request (as not every room has a fridge).Linchi Kwokhttp://linchikwok.blogspot.com/p/about-linchi-kwok-phd.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-48842485209464089912011-09-19T15:01:24.160-07:002011-09-19T15:01:24.160-07:00The concept of the minibar is both very convenient...The concept of the minibar is both very convenient yet aggravating. For as long as I can remember, 99% of hotels have had minibars in them. Their purpose is to serve as an easy way to get a snack or a drink when you are in the room and don't feel like leaving or are desperate. The astronomical prices of the food and beverages in the minibar, however, deter a lot of people away from "taking" from it. The way I see it is that people are desperate to get a quick snack so they have no choice but to grab something from the minibar. This is why hotels get away with such high prices. <br />Typically, when my family goes to hotels we will stock up on drinks and snacks prior to checking in, as to be sure we don't get charged ridiculous amounts for a soda. If we do forget though, and are in the desperate situation, we will take something from the minibar. <br />As for the future of minibars, each hotel will have to evaluate whether or not it is worth it for them to keep such snacks in the room. I think a good idea is to still have a mini fridge so people can bring their own drinks to the room.Hannah Feuerstein-Simonnoreply@blogger.com