How Sydney’s Hotel Mini Bars Are Getting Filthier — And What Guests Are Saying
The hotel minibar — once a luxury, now a neglected germ cave? We looked into the rise of bad reviews and found some common trends.
🍾 What’s Wrong With Sydney’s Mini Bars?
Lack of regular restocking — Some minibars aren’t checked for 3+ days
Sticky residue + spills left untouched between guests
Expired items found in 1 in 6 minibars (2023 NSW Tourism Report)
Fridge mold from outdated cooling systems
📉 Review Highlights
"Our water bottle had a broken seal. Gross."
"Chocolate bar was melted and re-solidified. Clearly not fresh."
"Mini fridge smelled like cheese — and we didn’t order any."
🧼 Why Cleaning Matters
Hotels that invest in daily minibar sanitation report 22% more return guests, according to StayClear Research.