r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk is a subreddit with 1.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses hate, guests, annoying, tired, and people.
A place where people in a front desk / reception position (usually hotels, but others are acceptable) can come and share their stories of the things our guests do and say that make customer service the hated job that it is.
Popular Themes in r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk
#1
Pain & Anger
: "don’t tell me you can’t wait til 3pm to check in"
22 posts
Popular Topics in r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk
#1
Hate
32 posts
#2
Guests
19 posts
#3
Annoying
15 posts
#4
Tired
15 posts
#5
People
12 posts
#6
Worst
11 posts
#7
Frustrating
9 posts
#8
Shift
8 posts
#9
Work
7 posts
#10
Guest
6 posts
Flair Used in r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk
#1
Short
: "Guest demands explanation why did we put different guest in “her” room after she left room 2 days earlier."
88 posts
#2
Medium
: "My hotel has one room that no one is allowed to stay in except one specific guest. Today I found out why."
34 posts
#3
Long
: "Customer didnt do their research, the interaction ended with him in handcuffs."
16 posts
#4
Epic
: "Front Desk Fun"
1 post
Member Growth in r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk
Yearly
+40k members(4.0%)
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Last updated: August 20, 2026