For hotel workers, the unexpected is part of the job. Behind closed doors, staff often encounter situations so bizarre and disturbing that they’re impossible to forget. Here are some of the most shocking stories shared by hotel workers on Reddit. One cleaner entered a checked-out room and noticed towels piled on the floor. Beneath them were multiple piles of feces, with more hidden in the shower behind the curtain. The smell was overwhelming, and the discovery was unforgettable.

Another worker found an entire pizza scattered throughout a guest’s room. Slices were smeared on the TV, furniture, sheets, sink, and even inside a lampshade, leaving staff baffled by the mess. In one guesthouse, a woman complained of noises and damage, then slammed a live mouse onto the front desk demanding a refund. After inspecting the room and finding no signs of infestation, management suspected a scam and forced the couple to leave.

Excessive luggage also raised alarms when a couple checked in with dozens of suitcases. It turned out they were stealing everything from the room, even the windows. Sadly, staff lost their jobs after the incident. In a luxury hotel, a guest asked for the bathroom but left a trail of feces down the stairs due to a medical issue.

The guest later threatened a bad review and was permanently banned. From sleepwalking guests found in random rooms to a silent bachelor party that ended with a canceled wedding, hotel workers see it all—often far beyond what guests could ever imagine.