When one books a holiday rental, they typically hope that certain things are taken care of. For example, they will likely assume that they’ll arrive to a bed that’s been made up, have a space to put their luggage, and the residence itself is equipped with all necessary safety features.
Unfortunately, travelers often find that the latter isn’t as common as one might think. For example, one 2018 study found that Airbnb rentals throughout the country frequently lacked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Airbnb has since tried to resolve this by providing free combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to eligible hosts.
As hotels are required to follow strict safety codes, travelers are usually confident that they will provide a safer experience. However, one traveler is alleging that this isn’t always the case.
What’s Wrong With This Fire Exit?
In a video with over 89,000 views, TikTok user Kyle Himes (@kylehimes8) shows himself in the staircase of the fire exit at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes…