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Shower Triggered $1825 Hotel Bill | Adelaide News
A traveler’s five-minute shower turns into a $1825 surprise bill after steam triggers a fire alarm at an Ibis Budget hotel in Canberra — and the hotel can’t prove he agreed to pay. Simon, the victim, demanded proof of policy or a signed waiver, which they couldn’t provide. After media attention and Accor stepping in, he got a full refund — but not before sparking fears that other guests face similar hidden costs. With reports of identical incidents across Ibis Budget locations, questions arise about bathroom design, detector types, and whether hotels are unfairly shifting emergency response…
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