Canberra hotel charges guest $1825 after shower steam sets off fire alarm
Ibis Budget Canberra charged Simon He $1825 for a fire service call triggered by steam from a five-minute shower.
Why it mattersThis shows how budget hotels may charge guests for accidents they didn't cause and whether they should clearly explain such hidden fees upfront.
AustraliaAustralian travellers should check their hotel's damage and incident policies before checking in to avoid surprise bills for common situations like shower steam.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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