A young Nigerian skincare entrepreneur has expressed profound disappointment after discovering what she described as an unspeakable item in her Ibadan hotel room. The incident, which occurred in November 2025, has ignited widespread discussion about accommodation standards in Nigerian hotels.
The Shocking Discovery
The lady, who goes by the TikTok handle @skin_brity, had paid N10,000 for a room in an Ibadan hotel expecting reasonable comfort. Instead, she encountered what she termed the most unspeakable sight—a badly faded and worn-out towel.
In a video that quickly gained traction on social media, the skincare vendor documented the disappointing condition of the white towel provided by the hotel. She captioned her TikTok post: POV: You lodged in a N10k hotel in Ibadan and saw the most unspeakable thing.
The lady emphasized that the camera footage didn't fully capture the towel's poor condition, suggesting the reality was even worse than what viewers could see in her video.
Social Media Reactions
The viral video sparked diverse reactions from Nigerian internet users, with many sharing their perspectives on hotel standards and personal travel habits.
Mike? commented: Even if the towel white pass White House I no fit use public towel no matter how neat it is.
Ultimate empire expressed caution about budget accommodations: God forbid i lodge in any hotel less than 30k, i can go and pack bedbugs abeg.
Another user, House Of David, humorously claimed responsibility for the towel's condition: No vex nah me use am clean my sneakers the last time I use the hotel.
Kenneth001 shared practical travel advice: Even for 50k room I dy carry my towel travel go anywhere I dy go…my soap,sponge and every other thing I need always go with me.
Some commenters questioned the lady's expectations, with e4ma? noting: You wey lodge 10k hotel wetin you expect??? Go to 80k one you won't see this.
Broader Context of Ibadan Hotel Experiences
This incident isn't isolated in Ibadan's hospitality scene. Legit.ng had previously reported similar concerns, including guests at Cosmos Hotel in Ajibode area demanding refunds after their rooms flooded during heavy rainfall.
In that earlier incident, properties in affected rooms were seen swimming in water, prompting guests to gather in the hotel compound to request their money back.
Another report highlighted reactions to breakfast served at an Ibadan hotel, indicating ongoing discussions about value for money in the city's hospitality sector.
The consistent theme across these incidents suggests growing consumer awareness and expectation regarding accommodation standards, particularly in the mid-range hotel category.
As Nigerian travelers become more vocal about their experiences, the hospitality industry faces increasing pressure to maintain basic standards regardless of pricing tiers. The viral nature of such complaints on social media platforms like TikTok demonstrates the power of consumer voices in shaping industry practices.
