This has always confused me. Motels always seem to have ice machines. Why? What is so special about ice? Although I usually take advantage of the ice machines (if they are free), I have never needed ice while staying at a motel.

Also, Why is it that often times when I stay in a non-smoking room, the room contains an ashtray—with a no smoking sign on it!? Is it there just so you can smoke (thereby breaking the rules) if you want to?

Also, Why do some motels that accept dogs only accept dogs under ten pounds? Can’t a small dog do just as much damage as a large dog (in my experience small dogs seem to be much more destructive.) ?

Also, Why do many motels have small bathrooms, with the sink outside the bathroom door? Why not just make the bathroom with the sink inside of it?

I may have overlooked some of the mysteries of hotels here, so if you have your own questions, please ask as well. I really would like to know why they do such quirky things.

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