Thursday 1 August 2013

NEWS FROM HOTELS.COM


Here's Your Key Mr. Boomdong

43% of Brits say they would use a false name to check into a hotel

Hotels.com today reveals that 43% of Brits say they would give a fake name when checking into a hotel, with (15%) saying they would do so if they were to conduct an extra-marital affair.

When it comes to fake check in names, Brits proved themselves to be a very creative nation, with actual aliases used including Señor Vincenzo, Janey Be-Goode, John Philpott-Boomdonger and Scarlett.

Of those who admitted to using a fake name, the old classics proved the most popular with Smith being the most popular name, given by 16% of respondents. 

The survey of 2,000 respondents revealed that other reasons that might induce British holidaymakers to submit a fake name in addition to the reason of an illicit affair include "just for fun" (26%); avoiding others in the hotel (8%); wanting to feel like a celebrity (6%); and a desire to amuse the hotel staff (4%).

Laura Watts of Hotels.com said, "It seems that using a false name to check into a hotel room is more common than might otherwise be assumed.  It can be quite liberating to slip into a different character when on holiday; although it is worrying to see how many Brits might use this as a way to cover up misdemeanours."

Ten Quirkiest Aliases Given by Brits at Hotel Check In


Fake Name Given
1
John Philpott-Boomdong
2
Farqhar-Smythe
3
Haile Selassie
4
Janey Be-Goode
5
Guuu
6
Mr. Sex Face
7
Michael Jordan
8
Señor Vincenzo
9
Scarlett
10
Mickey Mouse

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