Hockey Teams, Forgotten Wallets, and… Wait, Used Condoms? Hotel Staff Share the Wildest Leftovers
If you’ve ever worked at a hotel, you know there’s no telling what you’ll find once guests check out. But when a pack of teenage hockey players storms through, the “lost and found” becomes more like “lost and profoundly confused.” One recent tale from Reddit’s r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk has us equal parts laughing, cringing, and scratching our heads in bewilderment.
Picture this: a 15U hockey team (that’s under 15, for the uninitiated) blows through your hotel. When they leave, you expect the usual suspects—crumpled jerseys, forgotten phone chargers, maybe the occasional water bottle. Instead, the hotel staff are greeted by a treasure trove of wallets, chargers, clothes, and, well… let’s just say, “other” items that spark a whole new set of questions.
The Usual Suspects: Wallets, Chargers, and That One Lonely Sock
First off, the basics. Teen sports teams and a messy hotel room go together like peanut butter and jelly. Between early morning games, late-night pizza, and the general chaos of adolescence, it’s no wonder things get left behind. Wallets? It happens. Chargers? Of course. Clothes? You bet—possibly even some missing gear that’ll have a parent frantically calling the front desk two hours into their drive home.
The Redditor, u/Hotelslave93, reports that these items weren’t even hidden under beds or behind furniture. Nope—they were just sitting there, out in the open, like a display at the Museum of Teenage Forgetfulness. Even after a parent made a sweep through the rooms, several items remained, untouched and unclaimed. Sometimes, you just have to wonder: Are these kids trying to keep the hotel’s lost and found interesting on purpose?
The Plot Twist: Condoms, Condoms Everywhere
But wallets and chargers are just the appetizer. The main course? Used condoms. Plural.
According to the post, 4 out of 10 team rooms had multiple condoms left behind. Not the unopened variety—housekeepers confirmed they were, ahem, put to use. Now, before you clutch your pearls, remember: this is a 15U hockey team. The post is quick to clarify—no ladies came over.
So… what gives? Is this the new “sock on the doorknob” for Gen Z? A rite of passage? Or, as the original poster wonders, a modern replacement for the classic “stiff sock” trope? The comment section has a field day, with some suggesting it’s exactly what you think (a less-messy alternative to a tissue), while others joke about the “mysteries of the male teenage mind.” Either way, it’s clear that hotel staff see it all—and then some.
The Secret Life of Hotel Housekeepers
If you ever doubted that housekeepers have the best stories, think again. They’re the unsung heroes who not only clean up after the chaos but also solve the mysteries left behind by their guests. From the mundane (forgotten shirts) to the mortifying (used condoms in a 15-year-old’s room), they’ve seen enough to fill a dozen tell-all books.
The best part? They take it all in stride. As one commenter put it, “Boys will be boys, but wow, they really don’t make it easy for you guys.” It seems that no amount of pre-checkout room inspections—parental or otherwise—can fully anticipate what’s lurking in a teenager’s hotel room.
Tales from the Front Desk: The Never-Ending Soap Opera
This post highlights why r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk is such a beloved corner of Reddit. It’s a place where hospitality workers can swap war stories, commiserate, and, most importantly, laugh at the absurd situations only they truly understand. Whether it’s a forgotten charger or a “surprise” under the bed, every checkout is a roll of the dice.
So, next time you stay at a hotel—especially with a gaggle of teens in tow—maybe take an extra lap around the room before you leave. And for the love of hospitality, double-check the nightstand. You never know what “souvenir” you might have left behind.
What’s the wildest thing you’ve forgotten (or found) in a hotel room? Share your stories in the comments below!
Working in hospitality? Ever hosted a sports team? Drop your own tales of chaos, lost items, or unexpected discoveries—we want to hear it all!
Original Reddit Post: Sports team left what?