I Tested 1-Star Hotels (again)

Ryan Trahan
13 Apr 202429:49

TLDRIn this adventurous video, the creator revisits the concept of one-star hotel reviews, this time exploring a variety of hotels across different states in America. Despite the negative reviews, the creator challenges himself to leave a five-star review at each location. From a Motel 6 in New Mexico with a history of police raids to a supposedly haunted room in Kansas City, the video documents a mix of eerie and comical experiences. The creator's journey is not just about the hotels, but also about personal growth, as he catches up on the Kung Fu Panda movies to face his friends without impostor syndrome. The video is a blend of humor, skepticism, and the thrill of the unknown, inviting viewers to join in the exploration of these infamous one-star hotels.

Takeaways

  • 🏨 The video documents a challenge of staying at 1-star hotels and leaving 5-star reviews.
  • 📍 The first location is a Motel 6 in New Mexico, which has a concerning appearance and history.
  • 🚨 Reviewers mention issues like doors being hit by blunt force, and rooms potentially being on fire.
  • 🌟 Despite the negative reviews, the challenge is to find positive aspects and give a high rating.
  • 🔍 The investigator checks the truthfulness of the reviews by experiencing the hotels firsthand.
  • 🛏️ The room in the Motel 6 has visible damage and a history of security issues.
  • 🍽️ Room service and hotel facilities are tested to see if they match the negative reviews.
  • 🎥 The video also includes personal goals, like watching all Kung Fu Panda movies to avoid lying about having seen them.
  • 🌃 The second hotel is in Detroit, with a stark contrast between the website's images and the actual reviews.
  • 👻 The third hotel in Kansas City has a reputation for being haunted, with specific rooms mentioned in reviews.
  • 🍿 The journey concludes in Omaha, where the final hotel defies expectations based on the 1-star reviews.

Q & A

  • What was the main challenge the protagonist faced during his stay at the one-star hotels?

    -The main challenge was to leave a five-star review at each location despite the poor conditions and negative experiences reported in the reviews.

  • How did the protagonist describe the location of the Motel 6 in New Mexico?

    -The protagonist described the location as feeling like a Grand Theft Auto mission due to its remote and run-down appearance.

  • What specific issues did guests report about the Motel 6 in New Mexico?:

    -Guests reported issues such as doors being hit by blunt force, a fence being pulled apart, and rooms being entered by hotel staff in the middle of the night.

  • What was the protagonist's overall impression of the Detroit hotel despite the negative reviews?

    -The protagonist found the Detroit hotel to be nice and fairly inexpensive, with a strange yet appealing mix of luxury and unfinished elements.

  • What was the protagonist's experience with the haunted rooms in Hotel Phillips?

    -The protagonist set up ghost hunting equipment in room 511, which is considered haunted, and experienced lights turning off during the night but found no concrete evidence of ghosts.

  • How did the protagonist deal with the negative review about the shower not working in Hotel Phillips?

    -The protagonist tested the shower in room 511 and found it to be working, thus disproving half of the negative review.

  • What was the protagonist's reaction to the final hotel in Omaha?

    -The protagonist was pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness and amenities of the room in Omaha, despite the one-star reviews.

  • What was the protagonist's goal during his stay at the hotels?

    -Apart from writing five-star reviews, the protagonist's goal was to watch all three Kung Fu Panda movies to be prepared for watching Kung Fu Panda 4 with friends.

  • What unusual feature did the protagonist find in his room in the final hotel in Omaha?

    -The protagonist found a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and an upstairs bedroom in his room in Omaha.

  • How did the protagonist address the review about slow internet in the final hotel in Omaha?

    -The protagonist tested the internet speed in the Omaha hotel and found it to be much faster than the 2 Mbps mentioned in the review.

Outlines

00:00

🏨 Exploring the Unexpected at a Motel 6

The paragraph details an investigative journey to a Motel 6 in New Mexico with a history of alarming reviews. Despite the challenging task of writing a five-star review, the narrator encounters various issues such as doors hit by blunt force, a fence pulled apart, and rooms with signs of fire damage. Alarming reviews from previous guests include tales of police raids, broken locks, and staff attempting to enter rooms in the middle of the night. Despite the negative experiences, the narrator finds value in the room and enjoys their stay, even appreciating the sunset and the pleasant check-in staff.

05:00

🍿 Catching Up with Kung Fu Panda and a Confusing Detroit Hotel

This paragraph follows the narrator's plan to watch Kung Fu Panda movies to avoid embarrassment during a future viewing with friends. The narrator is staying at a hotel in Detroit with contrasting reviews, where the website showcases a beautiful hotel but the reviews tell a different story. The experience at the hotel is bizarre, with a mix of fancy lobbies and eerie back rooms. The narrator navigates through the oddities, tests the validity of the one-star reviews, and enjoys the amenities while preparing for the next destination.

10:02

😱 Haunted Encounters and Misadventures in Kansas City

The narrator's stay at Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri is filled with mixed experiences. Despite the hotel's fancy appearance, the reviews suggest otherwise, with mentions of a dirty and haunted room. The narrator is on a mission to test these reviews, encountering strange occurrences and staff stories about hauntings. Despite the eerie atmosphere, the narrator enjoys their stay, tests the haunted room, and even sets up ghost-hunting equipment for the night. The paragraph ends with the narrator's excitement for watching Kung Fu Panda 3 and the anticipation of the next destination.

15:02

🎰 The Haunted Hotel Adventure in Omaha

In Omaha, Nebraska, the narrator checks into a hotel with a reputation for being haunted. The hotel staff shares stories of strange occurrences, and the narrator sets up devices to capture any paranormal activity. Despite the spooky setup, the narrator enjoys their stay, tests the hotel's room service, and receives a pleasant surprise with a well-cooked steak. The paragraph concludes with the narrator's contentment after a night of testing the haunted room, and their excitement for the final hotel of the journey.

20:02

🍽️ A Luxurious Stay and Culinary Delights in Omaha

The final leg of the journey takes the narrator to a high-end hotel in Omaha, where they are greeted with a luxurious room and a beautiful view. Despite the one-star reviews mentioning various issues, the narrator's first impressions are positive. They test the hotel's internet speed, enjoy a room service meal, and even receive complimentary milk and cookies. The paragraph highlights the narrator's excitement for their improved understanding of the Kung Fu Panda franchise and their anticipation for watching the fourth installment with friends.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡One-star reviews

The term 'one-star reviews' refers to the lowest possible rating given by customers for a product or service, typically indicating extreme dissatisfaction. In the context of the video, the creator investigates these reviews of hotels, aiming to understand the reasons behind such negative feedback and providing a counter-narrative by leaving five-star reviews at each location despite the reported issues.

💡Motel 6

Motel 6 is a popular budget motel chain in the United States known for its affordable rates. In the video, the creator visits a Motel 6 in New Mexico and shares his experience, highlighting the disparity between the hotel's online image and the reality depicted in one-star reviews.

💡Hotel staff

The term 'hotel staff' refers to the employees working at a hotel who provide services to the guests, such as receptionists, housekeepers, and maintenance workers. In the context of the video, the creator interacts with the hotel staff and shares his observations about their behavior and the quality of service provided, which is a key aspect of the guest experience.

💡Plumbing issues

Plumbing issues refer to problems with the water supply and drainage systems in a building. In the video, the creator addresses a review mentioning plumbing problems, such as a clogged toilet, which can significantly impact a guest's satisfaction with their stay at a hotel.

💡Hotel amenities

Hotel amenities are the features, services, and facilities provided by a hotel to enhance the experience of its guests. These can include things like room services, recreational facilities, and complimentary items. In the video, the creator evaluates the amenities of the hotels he visits, comparing them to the expectations set by the one-star reviews and his own experiences.

💡Travel vlog

A travel vlog is a video blog where the content creator documents their travel experiences, sharing their adventures, reviews of places, and personal anecdotes. The video in question is a form of travel vlog where the creator visits different hotels, providing a unique perspective by attempting to leave positive reviews despite negative experiences.

💡Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda is an animated movie franchise that tells the story of a clumsy熊猫 who becomes a kung fu master. In the video, the creator mentions his goal to watch all the Kung Fu Panda movies during his stay at the hotels, which adds a personal and entertaining element to his travel vlog.

💡Room service

Room service is a hotel service that allows guests to order food and beverages to be delivered directly to their rooms. In the video, the creator tests the room service by ordering a steak, aiming to counter the negative reviews and provide a positive experience.

💡Haunted hotels

Haunted hotels are establishments that are believed to be inhabited by ghosts or other supernatural entities. In the video, the creator visits a hotel reputed to be haunted and attempts to验证 the claims by using ghost-hunting equipment and interacting with the hotel's staff about their experiences.

💡Customer service

Customer service refers to the assistance and support provided to customers by businesses, aiming to ensure a positive experience and address any issues or concerns. In the video, the creator evaluates the quality of customer service he receives at the hotels, noting the pleasantness of the staff and their responsiveness to his needs.

Highlights

The narrator embarks on a challenge to stay at 1-star hotels and leave 5-star reviews, despite the horrifying conditions.

A Motel 6 in New Mexico is described as being on a Grand Theft Auto mission, with doors hit by blunt force and a fence torn apart.

A review mentions a curtain that was on fire and a hotel description that seems to be more fitting for a post-apocalyptic setting.

The narrator finds a Motel 6 room with a history of police raids, according to a review mentioning doors being kicked in.

A guest review highlights the absence of door security features, despite the hotel's instructions for safety.

A review talks about a hotel staff member trying to enter a guest's room in the middle of the night, raising serious concerns about security.

The narrator checks into a room with a history of bullet holes and hypodermic needles in the sheets.

Despite the negative reviews, the check-in staff at the Motel 6 is described as pleasant and welcoming.

The narrator's experience at the Motel 6 is surprisingly not as bad as the reviews, with a clean room and a good night's sleep.

A hotel in Detroit has a stark contrast between its impressive website and the reality described in the 1-star reviews.

The Detroit hotel's reviews mention a room infested with ants and a security guard with a power trip.

The narrator's stay at the Detroit hotel reveals a confusing mix of luxury and backroom squalor, defying expectations.

In Kansas City, the Hotel Phillips is rumored to be haunted, with multiple rooms having specific ghost stories attached to them.

The narrator uses ghost hunting equipment to test the haunted room 511 in Hotel Phillips, finding no evidence of ghosts.

The final hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, defies the 1-star review with an impressive suite complete with a kitchen and separate bedroom.

The narrator's journey ends with a positive experience at the final hotel, leaving them questioning the validity of the 1-star reviews.

The video concludes with the narrator excited to watch Kung Fu Panda 4 with friends, no longer pretending to have seen the previous movies.