“They saw the Mariners jersey and gave you the haunted room.”
A man discovered a bunk bed while staying alone in a St. Louis hotel room, sparking curiosity online.
On April 25, Jack Bertelli (@jackbertellisax) posted a TikTok sharing the unusual layout of his hotel room. “I just arrived at my hotel room in St. Louis,” he said. He mentioned that he had just returned from a St. Louis Cardinals game.
What makes the rooms at the Travelers St. Louis hotel so unusual?
Bertelli said the front desk asked him if he wanted a room with a refrigerator. He said yes because he brought food.
He said when he walked into his room, everything seemed normal at first glance. The room has two queen beds, an office chair and a small kitchen. However, things took a turn when he discovered a bunk bed in the corner of the room.
“Then we saw this monster,” he said, referring to the bunk bed. “What the hell is this, bro? Bunk beds in a hotel room?”
Commenters were quick to explain. “Looks like you have a great room for a family of 5-6,” one viewer added. “I don’t understand why you’re complaining.”
Why do hotel rooms have bunk beds?
While the room may seem odd to a solo traveler, there may be a simple explanation for why Bertelli was assigned a bunk bed layout, especially after requesting a refrigerator. In many midscale and extended-stay hotels, rooms are categorized not only by bed size, but also by amenities and occupancy flexibility.
Rooms with kitchenettes or refrigerators are often classified as “family suites” or “stay suites.” These are designed to accommodate larger groups or longer visits. These suites often include additional sleeping amenities such as bunk beds, sofa beds, or trundle beds to maximize capacity without the need for multiple rooms.
Hotels usually allocate rooms based on availability and guest requests, rather than strictly based on party size. If Bertelli requests a refrigerator and the hotel has limited standard rooms that offer that feature, the system may automatically upgrade or reassign him to a suite that meets his request. Amenities such as refrigerators and microwaves are more common in suite-style rooms than in standard rooms, especially in older hotels where not every room has been uniformly updated.
The hotel also has an operating incentive to fill less common room types. Family suites with bunk beds may be harder to book during weekdays or outside of peak tourist season. This means assigning them to solo travelers helps maximize occupancy.
Additionally, bunk beds in hotel rooms have become increasingly common in recent years as part of a broader trend toward experiential and family-friendly lodging. Brands like Holiday Inn, Marriott and even boutique hotels have experimented with built-in bunk bed nooks to appeal to families traveling with children. These designs are often promoted as a perk rather than a curiosity.
AllHipHop reached out to Bertelli for comment via TikTok private messages and comments. We will update this story if he replies.
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