Yes, Hotels Are Actually Jailing Guests For Stealing Towels—And Fines Can Hit $17,600

Sep 29 2025

Hotels have been embedding RFID chips in towels for years, but they’re taking the crackdown to another level. Guests caught slipping towels into their bags have faced jail time and fines soaring to $17,600. And it’s not just towels—travelers have tried to make off with everything from mattresses to fireplaces. How far will hotels go to stop guests from stealing?

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