‘The rules don’t apply to me': Hotel Staff Remove a Guest Who Showed Up at the ‘No Kids’ Pool With Her Child, Ignoring Hotel Policy

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Eleonora Bader
May 2, 2024 5:00 PM EDT

Some people are under the impression that the rules don't apply to them, especially at hotels. One person described their experience at a 'no kids' hotel pool area they were at. Another guest had showed up with her kid in tow, and the kid was playing with Star Wars toys which he happily spread around, annoying other pool-goers. The person who witnessed this decided (according to them) to pull a Karen move, even though technically, they weren't really being a Karen. They were simply right.

They went up to the hotel staff to complain about the woman with the kid, as there was an actual kids pool that was better equipped to keep children happy, and they wanted some peace and quiet. Scroll down to read what happened next in this hilarious hotel guest face-off, and then when you're done reading, check out this hotel guest who told the front desk clerk they needed to remove all the trees from the property because they were ugly.

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    "The rules don't apply to me..."
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    Entitled Mom thinks "Adults Only" Doesn't Apply to Her Kid at Resort Pool, Removed by Staff
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    My husband and I are currently vacationing at a 5- Star hotel. There are 2 separate pools - one for kids/families and the "serenity/quiet" one for adults (21+ is enforced). Both pools are very clearly marked as such by large signs placed around the perimeters of each. We have been here for a few days and it has been literal paradise. We have not run in to many families/kids, and those that we did see were exceptionally well-behaved and attended to by their parents... until today.
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    We went to the adult pool and got set up on two chairs. The pool was in front of us and the hot tub was behind us. It was a tad chilly, so we ventured over to the hot tub, where we saw a kid, about 7, playing with a s. *-ton of Star Wars toys on the steps. Call me a Karen, I don't care - but this set me off. We came to this resort specifically because of the two very separate pools with enforced rules. I want to relax, I don't feel like hearing screaming kids on vacation.
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    I went over to the attendant stand and asked if the hot tub was for families, and if so, was there an adults-only hot tub that we might be directed to (I knew the answer, I just didn't want to come across as TOO aggressive). I was told that the hot tub was, indeed, for adults only, so I proceeded to tell both pool attendants that there was a child in the hot tub and I didn't know if his parent was nearby. You guys, both pool attendants were basically like, HELL NO and walked VERY FAST over to th
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    The kid was told to get out, crying/screaming ensued, and he and the mom then just sat on the chairs. But wait, there's more. After about 5-10 minutes, they were still sitting on the chairs in the adult area, and AGAIN, the attendant came over and informed them that the area was adults only, and they're not even allowed to sit there, even if they're not actively using the hot tub.
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    EM was p 1, angrily packed up their stuff, and both were ushered out of the adults area. I suspect they were there because the kids pool area was super busy and EM didn't want to deal with other kids and/or couldn't score a chair. We tipped the attendants generously on our way out and are already planning our next vacation here. I wish more businesses would realize that not everyone wants to commingle with families/kids.
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    ETA: The best part is that this particular hotel has kids' programming all day, a kids "club," and the kids/family pool is actually much bigger and nicer than the adults pool! It also has kids water "attractions," like ones you would see at a splash pad: a huge bucket that spills water, fountains, bubblers, etc. Why would you NOT be there? Oh, I know, because the mother is an entitled, selfish a le who didn't care about her kid's enjoyment OR that of the adults around her.
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    ETA #2: IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY!! We were at the adult pool again this morning, and a mother pushing a stroller with another kid in tow tried to sneak in the side entrance of the adult pool area. NOT SO FAST! The same attendant from above stopped them and escorted them out so fast their heads must've been spinning ②. The kids pool is absolute madness right now with it being Mother's Day, and there aren't many chairs left, so I'm guessing she thought the rules don't apply to her. This amazing att
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    SpaceCrazyArtist I dont think that's being a Karen. You're there for a reason wnd people not following rules upsets other people's quiet time. The resort has a kid area and a pool so there was zero reason the kid should have been there 1.5k Share
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    Plenty_Grass_1234. A 7 year old shouldn't be in a hot tub unsupervised regardless; the temperature is set for adult-size bodies, and it can be dangerous for kids. 326 Share [deleted] ⚫ Right! That's immediately what came to mind. The mother clearly either a.) Couldn't get a chair near the family pool or b.) Wanted quiet for herself.
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    Successful_Moment_91. Wow! We have been at a few 5 star hotels with adult pools and the attendants told us that there was nothing they could do to keep kids out because management won't let them. The sign just said Adults not Adults Only. I had asked out of curiosity, not to complain. Thankfully, we weren't bothered too much and none in the hot tubs I'm relieved to hear that some resorts do enforce it 110 Share
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    WifeofBath1984. You are definitely not a Karen. I have kids myself and I would have done the same thing as you. 107 Share [deleted] · That's good to hear. I met a lot of parents who were on solo vacations sans kids and they wanted nothing to do with anything kid related! 56 Share
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    AshesB77. I wish more places had this and actually enforced it. I've been to a few that didn't enforce and it's really frustrating. Do you care to share where this was? Totally understand if you aren't comfortable with giving your location though..... 100 Share
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    -_SophiaPetrillo_- . People don't realize it's not just about the behavior of kids. I have kids and there are times I want to get away and not be around them. Maybe I want to drink too much and curse too much and have adult only conversations. I don't want to have to monitor myself because someone didn't want to use the family area.
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    [deleted] That's actually fantastic. I love hearing stories like this 27 Share [deleted] ⚫ Me too! Imagine my excitement getting to be part of one firsthand 20 Share
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    MorgainofAvalon That's some good staff. When we go away it's to places like this. The last thing I want is to swim in the kid's (often peed in) pool, or hot tub. We often do the upgrade to fancy &. you're going to go, go in style. ol too, if 23 Share
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    MerelyWhelmed1. My husband and I went to the Pagosa Springs resort specifically because it had hot springs for adults only. And they had waitstaff that brought festive drinks to the area. They also enforced their rules...and it was so peaceful. Highly recommend.
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    dreamrock I worked at a hotel like this for a few years. I was fine being the u. ad that would eject interlopers like these. But I did resent my spineless coworkers that would roll over for the entitled people who insisted on being exempted from the rules, just because it made my job a little harder.
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