I Tried 1-Star Hotels Across Europe

[@stanleygunn277]

“What’s your name?” “Romania” 😂😂 Bless him

[@PJL7095]

Pretty sure he won gold medal in power lifting 1980 Olympics

[@JUVI9596]

His name is John Romania

[@faces_of_terror]

Lmao🤣🤣🤣

[@Angie.Vourliotakis]

I dare Simon to stay in a 1 star hotel in Omonoia, Athens - Greece

[@rollingtroll]

That was adorable :D

[@notoriousmole]

When you said you werent expecting people to be that friendly, people are naturally friendlier because of YOU mate. You have an extraordinary ability to remove any awkwardness. I wish I had 10% of what you have.

[@aldozilli1293]

Bit gay sycophantic but partly true

[@notoriousmole]

@@aldozilli1293 I'll take that as a compliment! Have a wonderful day.

[@Tommy-qe2lz]

Totally true. I've slept in mudhuts in freezing temperatures in the andes and woken up to scorpions in my boots. I'd still consider the romanian one a 1 star hotel. Because i would not go in there with the same energy and charisma as he does.

[@Vert_GreenHeart]

Just act nice towards anyone and generally they'll act nice back, it's just some people are entitled and rude by nature and those are the vocal minority who bother to leave bad reviews. Thing with online reviews is they're only one side of the story.

[@spidyman8853]

@@Vert_GreenHeart 100 % agreed

[@anthonygraves5043]

'There are three toilet' on the floor.. Simon - 'ahh free toilet' what a place' :D

[@itmkoeln]

Legend has it Simon still thinks that there are 2 toilets per floor...

[@ericwiese7479]

Guarantee that sink in the room is used as a urinal more often than not!

[@jezd9787]

@@itmkoelncan’t be a legend as he was just there.

[@YaflamingGalah]

hahahahaha

[@Debby_GK]

😂 Simon doesn't listen..he just talks 😂

[@mejkaa]

Simon Wilson - The Introverts Nightmare 😂

[@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842]

Imagine being on a long elevator ride with him

[@iWaZaaHD]

nah thats just confidence! im pretty introverted, but when I break off to go travelling you have to force yourself out of your comfort zone. before you know it you are an extrovert. neither are such things - it's all a big mind game!

[@Aperfectuber]

I was gonna say that hahaha dont get me wrong i absolutely love Simon but he talks through his elbows haha

[@cap6741]

😂😂

[@N34R4T0M4T]

everyones let's be honest haha

[@tomblakemoremusic]

"Roland what a guy" Seemed like an absolute melt to be honest

[@denzel1832]

Those staff reviews were probably about him

[@fightorflight2024]

Just your typical Hungarian janitor tbh 😂

[@fightorflight2024]

Definitely a nonce

[@aligindahouse7777]

Grade A w⚓😂

[@francoherrera601]

Never heard of melt before

[@MJMilz14]

*Simon getting dragged by a policeman into the cells after staying at that last place* Simon: That Policeman, what a guy!

[@AG058]

lol

[@libhongo_langa]

🤣

[@J1878-g1e]

this guy is a introverts worst nightmare

[@Iceman1007]

Feels like Roland was pissed that Simon was still super friendly. He wanted a good old trash-talking fight, I guess 😂 This guy had a bad day

[@hibob841]

He seemed insecure and weird. The "permission to film" BS. Then the whole "my name doesn't matter, I'm just the night janitor"...then parting with a totally-uncalled-for insult. One of those guys that just feels threatened by basically everyone and has to try and take them down a peg. It's always obvious.

[@guilletiger]

Oh his name is important, 10 years of hotel administration here and i tell ya he is wrong in so many levels... starting with the aggressive approach....

[@mattieellison9331]

nah Roland was just rude mate I work I a large hotel I blackpool so you can imagine some of the guests ain't to friendly at times yet I'd never treat a guest the way he did you

[@chestermosburger3113]

But do we think it was Roland who had been kicking the doors in and murdering guests as they slept/ tried to sleep!!??

[@DanielWynn-v7b]

@@chestermosburger3113 either that or he’s behind the curtain knocking one out

[@brolisimo]

this hotel is better than majority in Blackpool

[@KM-pq7sr]

You have a skill for bringing the best out in people Simon. The world needs more people like you. Positive, friendly, fun and down to earth.

[@hatch1018]

Simon seems like an amazing guy. Loved his interactions with the hotel staff so respectful. Parents must be proud

[@wordsound420]

He's well known for being really rude in real life

[@alanodonnell3674]

​@wordsound420 I've met him in real life and he was honestly lovely. He was rushing for a train aswell but still stopped for a hello

[@beorlingo]

His mother sneaks into your places without paying, much like himself. You could see it in a video on this channel. I bet they're both proud of each other!

[@Gabrielm624]

@@wordsound420I met him in real life and he was sound.

[@aye3678]

He makes all of Wales proud :)

[@NealForAmbassador]

Simon, everyone you've met is so nice because you give off the greatest energy ever 💖

[@susandevine4356]

Simon remember everyone likes you because they are attracted to honey, not vinegar you’re a really nice person, love your videos ❤️

[@maggiew2167]

🎯

[@Yue_Jin]

Simon when he meets literally anyone: He was a really nice guy

[@ReneeLibby-cv8vf]

Simon gets what he gives.

[@francoherrera601]

What a guy!!

[@gribbo78]

original comment

[@akito6572]

Yea except Roland.. "what a guy" :D

[@thomasbaker2519]

whenever i watch a video from Simon, it always leaves me smiling and laughing, he is so friendly to everyone he meets which is so refreshing to see, everyone seems to react with joy and laughter, one of those people with an infectious personalities, well done Simon, kudos to you for your humanity and kindness, whatever a persons race, religion or identity.

[@Fitzlikeaglove1]

'Roland.. what a guy!' 😂😂😂

[@Dan-nm2ne]

laughed so much. Simon could of just had an interaction with someone who threaten to kill him and he'd still say it ahah

[@jeffryan7262]

@@Dan-nm2neSimon has golden retriever energy! Friendly to everyone

[@RiffRaff951]

@@Dan-nm2ne That actually happened in one of the previous videos.

[@richardkinier]

dont thing this one was mented in the same energy as his usual what a guy phrase. It was more like a sheeesh what a weird guy

[@Angie.Vourliotakis]

I dare SIMON to stay in a 1 star hotel in Omonoia, Athens - Greece

[@eengooglegebruiker4153]

4:32 Actually there is, right in the middle of your room I wondered how many people peeed in that sink already 🤣

[@steviethespring]

my first thought precisely 😂

[@ericgol7]

The "what a guy" keeps getting crazier and crazier

[@brianb5397]

This is why I enjoy the videos so much. It’s how you treat people. Honest, friendly and kind. Should be more people in the world like Simon.

[@tommi_in_afar]

Too me this overcoming talky talky is aggressive, bot friendly at all. Like u need to answer?

[@jennyhicks1930]

Simon thinks everyone is friendly that’s because they respond to his friendliness !!

[@iplaydthis]

This!

[@scottlawson9027]

Anxiety kicks in when Simon speaks to people in his over the top manner

[@janettemcgregor4100]

I agree there is friendly and over friendly it gets my radar needle vibrating 😢😢😢

[@JoshuaSpillane]

Knocking on the mattresses made the same noise as the bed frame😂 love your glass half full energy but that bed sounded like you were knocking on a door!

[@lukeronan8842]

Love Simons ability to talk to absolutely anybody and bring out the best in people. We all need a friend like Simon. That Roland guy though - what was all that about, power trip?

[@DanielRobertspiano]

Probably still has the communist mindset.

[@JkayIsTrying]

I wonder what Roland meant when he said 'maybe that's the reason why' about you being from the UK 😅

[@DFWsCars]

Right?

[@DJTKarlsson]

+1

[@TMHG91]

You'd be led to assume something had happened - like Simon had been on a wander and got caught - otherwise his behaviour is just outright weird lol

[@therayli]

Roland sucks

[@scorpie-gamez-046]

I've just posted on message about that aswell

[@YouTube]

simon is back 👑

[@SimonWilson12]

Thanks KZbin ❤ Merry Christmas 🎅🏻🌲

[@eenj-q3x]

Wow

[@calvinkreyler3321]

@@SimonWilson12 i smell a challenge

[@afunnyusername5599]

a sink in a 1* hotel is a toilet whether you choose to use it or not. A lot of others have previously.

[@kristenblount8422]

Exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@hibob841]

You just reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where they debate whether peeing in the shower is OK 😂 "It's all the same pipes!" "It's different pipes!!!"

[@carlerickson74]

Yeah, besides a number 2, you’re set! 😂

[@TrashRatRecycling]

In Romania for sure

[@jptiger773]

So true

[@Alsionp83]

Roland shouldn't work in hospitality 😂

[@pbhunters.5364]

Rowland low key triggering all us Brits watching. 😅

[@legitrob9527]

I'm from Holland and it triggered me 😅 especially the last thing he said.

[@darylwilkinson6785]

He left me furious.....but what a guy

[@nyekedmimbempinyom4356]

I'm Hungarian and he's triggering me...

[@jordanjones7985]

What did he say, I couldn’t hear it?

[@rawpilot84]

Simon is such a great person, I want to emulate his social behavior. Usually if a person like Roland or Elie gave me bad attitude I would immediately dislike that person and probably have an attitude back. Simon brushes off their negativity and proceeds with his day. Cheers.

[@Astrohhh]

You're always in such a great mood Simon. You go out of your way to ask people questions about themselves and you're always just so polite. I'd like to think you make an impression on everyone you meet and I definitely should take a page from your book. Cheers from Colorado!

[@smith077906]

It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice 😂

[@Nightwing01010]

Roland is gonna ask the wrong person the wrong question one day.

[@PunPryde]

Yesssss glad you used the old intro music in that transition. Bring back the old intro from a few years ago, that was the best!!

[@cjfrench5401]

Only Simon could get verbally abused by a janitor and say WHAT A GUYY 😂😂😂

[@gregory2kkk]

You're unbelievable Simon. This guy Roland was extremely rude and xenophobic to you and you still managed to be nice to him. "WHAT A GUY!" 😂

[@BertieBrosnan]

That guy in the blue t-shirt... I mean, 'What a guy!' Simon, you've got some patience, my friend! Great video, as always!

[@fivetool]

A great lesson here....the world returns what you put out. Simon is a nice guy, so everyone reacts nicely. There are just some people who should come with warning labels. Simon, you are the best.

[@MrNeptunas]

Its a good day when Simon uploads!

[@epicjuk9658]

100%

[@Secdagmo25]

Yeh mate it is mate good guy him mate he's best part of day mate

[@notkylelarson23394]

“Where are you from?” “Romania” “What’s your name?” “Uh, Romania” 😂😂😂

[@cRochie_98]

the Roland fella was looking for a scrap

[@mariuspopescu284]

I am originally from Romania, now living in Canada. In 1996 I visited London and stayed at the favorite (by Canadians) hotel in Piccadilly Circus. Only sink in the room, no WC or shower, and you had to call reception for a maid to bring you towels and open the common shower door. That hotel is now a luxury store.

[@QuantumScribe]

Some years ago, I traveled through Europe on a small budget and stayed at many hotels like this - cheap but charming

[@SimonWilson12]

Agreed! Some bargains can be had and travelling doesn’t need to be expensive!

[@epicjuk9658]

The people in the hotel were really nice

[@LilJr93777]

Cockroaches sounds dreadful! Imagine

[@rhcp9009]

Regardless of 2 showers, it’s not super ideal because if 3 or 4 guests gets up at 7am to go to work or an entire family, you could be in a pinch for time….& there’s a possibility that the water is cold by the time you use it. Probably would have to shower the night before & do your hair in the morning. Great video Simon!

[@JanekDetko]

Love how you just chat to everyone you come by !

[@L1amw90]

You should get a black light and shine it on the stuff in the rooms. You'll be amazed at how "clean" the room is

[@robinr71]

He wouldn’t have slept on the comforter, if he saw what other guests left behind on it

[@TheTJshow2011]

EXACTLY what I wanted to say!

[@crowmob-yo6ry]

I have a huge amount of respect for people who torture themselves for the entertainment of others.

[@angiecassidy04]

Yessssssss ‘Honey’ is back 😂 brilliant video as always

[@jenniferconner7534]

Not Simon pounding the lift buttons 20,000 times🤣

[@reynaerica]

I laughed so hard

[@CamGriff]

Careful, it’s contagious. I started doing it about 18 months ago because of Simon and now I can’t stop. Lifts, crossing the street, doorbells, it doesn’t matter. I can’t stop 😂

[@Cindyrella2003]

@@CamGriff same 🤣🤣🤣

[@aye3678]

I love how nice and kind you are to everyone you meet, Simon. You make all of Wales proud mate.

[@pinakkoladaa]

4:40 There is a balcony in the room but no toilet 😂😂😂

[@Redbird4912]

​@AmericaFirst-m3vAim for the cigarette packet😂

[@Iceman1007]

Probably most people pee from that balcony at night

[@Valleystick]

I can imagine many people use that sink....

[@waynesWORLD92]

I love his confidence and the way he approaches people he's also very friendly himself which is why id say people are friendly with him,id love to just be able to just sleep in random hotels and switch off like he does! haha that last hotel was a really nice place.

[@charlez34]

OG Simon Wilson music is back!

[@Itsalotofcash]

oh yea

[@xMegaVideos]

The hotel in Barcelona is a 4-star hotel that scores 8/10 on Booking. Not sure what qualifies for you as a 1-star hotel, but apparently if they have a few bad reviews it's considered a 1-star hotel to you?

[@b2nixgaming515]

what's the name of the hotel?

[@bbr8513]

@@b2nixgaming515 Hotel Sansi Barcelona

[@Charliefcht]

17:10 what was that guys problem?

[@itmkoeln]

Roland, what a guy!!!!

[@Valleystick]

Roland, what a GUY!!!

[@julez3161]

he wanted to fight lolol 😂

[@tomoakley760]

I like how you approach the people with positive intentions and don't go in having already decided it must be awful there. You show genuine interest and appreciation where a lesser KZbinr / vlogger might just stir up drama to generate more clicks.

[@MattyEngland]

They definetly skimmed your card. Watch your bank statements.

[@jackorr2326]

Was that guy Roland a weirdo or what 😂

[@lukis.543]

The staff in countries like Romania or Bulgaria is even friendlier than in France

[@GLASGOWBOY123.]

from the same place to be fair

[@hariranormal5584]

I kinda agree, only visited a few places in the EU but I felt like people from paris at least were the rudest, like come on, we're tourists, we don't get how metro systems work and the ticket office staff were, always, rude. We were 3 people, and one of the passes was booked for a day later, we came back, told them, they first were like "no no no this isnt our problem", we told them "why the hell would we book one pass at a later date and have 2 passes for today, we are 3 people", I didn't believe myself but they accepted it silently without much argument. Regardless, yeah. I hope not all of France is like that but my German friends always say they're expected to be rude 😂

[@sceptile118]

Mate love seeing the transport and flights and all, the vlog portion of the video is the greatest! Don’t cut it out next time

[@scottparker6664]

This is exactly what I needed after a long Wednesday to get me through the rest of the week. I love you fellow Welsh man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ademace]

People are friendly because of you! You have such a positive attitude that makes it hard for others to be rude to you. I wish i ll meet in my life more customers like you, they ll make my days less stressfull!

[@MyThreeSons]

Been waiting for some more Simon Wilson vids to be uploaded! Could you imagine running into Simon on one of his vlogs?? Would be bonkers cool!

[@zapacila2955]

All the Romanian people were so effin cool and bubbly. And you, Simon, are a prince, mate.

[@hibob841]

re. first place in Romania: I feel like some of the negative reviews might have just been ignorant to the fact that _en-suite_ is *not* an assumption in many old-world cities. You just have to make sure to specify/ask, if that is a requirement. Travelers willing to forego it can save some money, and it can be a nice middle ground between a hostel and a much more expensive hotel. $25 for a clean bed and privacy is a bargain on most continents. I have stayed at a budget hotel in Paris that lacked prime location, polite staff, and where fresh sheets were apparently by request-and it cost much more. So I would agree with Simon that this place seems like a great deal!

[@123chris0]

Correct me please if I am wrong, but 125lev is closer to £60/€70?

[@sanderappel4499]

@@123chris0 lev is the Bulgarian currency, 150 lei is about €30, or 25 quid

[@sacrilegiousboi978]

A lot of fairly decent places have bad reviews because of the simple fact that people mostly tend to leave reviews only if they had a bad experience, and a lot of people can sometimes be entitled or aggressive to the staff and when they don't get their way or one little thing is not as they expected, so they leave bad reviews

[@informative_wanderlust]

Don't leave Roland alone with your kids

[@Simply.Dynamic]

Aww man these videos just take me back to 2018-2019. Absolute best vibes! Love these videos!!

[@stephenlandreville6599]

I find myself pressing buttons just like Simon and it makes m chuckle

[@tomprattx]

someone could say all the worst things in the world to simon and he would still say “What a genuine nice guy!”🤣

[@imalsubaey]

Nothing is better than a cheeky little simon upload 😁

[@DamonSlater]

Roland definitely got bullied at school.

[@popculturepicks]

Loved the video. Keep em coming. My fav catch phrase you say that cracks me up every time whenever you don't like something coupled with a priceless facial expression "thats not too good though is it ?? "" 🎉

[@JJ-Malone]

The first hotel staff and guests were way too nice it actually made me more suspicious about waking up in bathroom with missing organs lol. You don't even see nice people like that in posher expensive hotels

[@biking-viking-claus-andersen]

They are nicer because they have not been trained by a hotel chain that tells them exactly what to say to clints. They just act like the human beings they are, which is much nicer than some trained monkey on a stick in a Marriott or a Hilton hotel.

[@Iceman1007]

Public Business Hotel, Secret Business organ trafficking

[@linkiny]

I actually stayed there when I was visiting Romania some years ago and I was broke. It really wasn't that bad for being close to the train station and for the price. The staff were extremely nice.

[@ellies9471]

Waking up with missing organs, lol.

[@BA-li5ur]

Never seen this guy Simon until today. He just seems like the nicest guy haha

[@anthonylamesa7619]

Now do the worst hotels in the United States. Talk about a challenge.

[@Baboonery_]

he did one in Vegas and it was HORRIFIC...he didn't stay there lol

[@anthonylamesa7619]

@@Baboonery_ Now do New York.

[@mikem9892]

Yes maybe a lovely Super 8 in East Cleveland 😂

[@PrincessTorte]

"People are so friendly" says the most friendly guy ! i've seen some your videos in the past years but recently i'm looking them more and more. The way you extend to people is wonderful, to be rude to you would be weird ( i'm sure you got some story in your bag tho haha) .

[@Tom-2417]

You should do best hotels across Europe next

[@RolloRollos]

That's gonna be one expensive video.

[@RustyB5000]

Simon!! Do a trip where you roll a die. The number on the die is the number of stars hotel and restaurant you can have. A SIX MEANS NO MONEY!! Do it for like 3-5 days in a city then move on to another. This could be like a six month series maybe doing two a month for a total of 12 episodes.

[@darrenfoy220]

Roland needs to chill

[@joneskie8]

What was he actually saying that was so bad?

[@darrenfoy220]

@joneskie8 Sounded pretty much he's pissed off with just about everyone

[@matteoherbelot1627]

I like this kind of videos but I prefer when we can see you also travelling in between places Merry Christmas Simon

[@brendandoherty2159]

Years ago me and my mate decided to do something similar with the "love/short time" hotels around Angeles City Philippines, the cheapest one was around 3 quid for 3 hours back then and when the staff member opened the door to show us a typical room there were 5 cockroaches sitting on the bed!!! Lovely!!!

[@MiWri]

Oh come on now. They had to sit somewhere😅😅😅

[@Alsionp83]

Wonder how many people pissed in that sink 😂😂

[@DanielRobertspiano]

I stayed in a place near Heathrow like that. When you wake up in the middle of the night, the sink wins out of going to the corridor toilet lol!

[@ktwdn6119]

We all thought that immediately after seeing that sink lmao

[@Alsionp83]

@@DanielRobertspiano 😂😂

[@Alsionp83]

@@ktwdn6119 😂

[@Syllehh123]

I seriously LOVE all your videos, Simon! Sooo entertaining, and your energy is on point every time! Keep doing what you do!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Roland was a 1-star person

[@JustinCase05]

1 is bit of an exaggeration ngl Has to be less than that

[@greedokenobi3855]

More like a minus 1 star type of guy

[@lindahhh]

just found ur channel and wow i am amazed by your energy i love it !!! i wish i was like u

[@martymcfly256]

A: You should travel with an eye mask to help you sleep. B: I was hoping you would go to Prague, say you're staying at a 1 star hotel, only for it to be Bald's apartment.

[@rainingscuds]

if i was in life as friendly as simon is here i would have bad anxiety and feel a bit stupid as im not trusting of strangers but its great to watch simon being friendly to people its refreshing.

[@va.m4386]

HE IS BACK

[@mayaamis]

2:03 "Right next to the train station... great location" and all Europeans died laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pizzahead2919]

Roland is such a jerk

[@NotOnThisYoutube]

I just think he's on the spectrum or something.

[@bbelliot6774]

Nah I think he got the tism bro

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

Roland is probably still single without a wife or a husband.

[@kathleenm5594]

Do you always check for bed bugs???

[@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842]

@@NotOnThisKZbinoh shit you’re probably right…

[@zoea2737]

I absolutely adore your videos. It gives me the urge to travel again. I would love to go back to Europe. Havent been since i was 17 in 2005. I loved Germany when i went. Your videos light up my day. cant wait til your next video

[@daviddrew7845]

Bloody hell that second gaff was well dodgy 😮

[@joneskie8]

Hardly for that price

[@kittyannamanx1206]

Oh my gosh! This is the first video I’ve ever seen of you. I am so glad you came up for me. Your kindness makes me want to be a better person. I love this. You just got a new subscriber. Time to binge on your videos! Howdy from Houston

[@justinbrewster4788]

Your welsh accent is spot on with new castle.

[@SimonWilson12]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@gwyn111]

Sounds very Wrexham to me (where I grew up) he must be from that area.

[@duyvor]

"if u want a good service, be a good customer" Just be nice like this friendly dude and everything gonna be fine

[@ReneeLibby-cv8vf]

Oh that Budapest hotel was sketchy! And I would have asked for another room because that door was not safe!

[@Aaa2233-b8k]

Thats normal in Balkan not all pepole or country are the same!!

[@omi685]

​@@Aaa2233-b8k No, it's not common. By the way, do you have any idea what Balkan means? The Balkans officially begin south of Romania, with the Danube River marking the natural boundary between the Balkan Peninsula and the rest of the continent.

[@natashagoldup567]

It’s because you’re so friendly and polite - if you put positive energy out then you get it back xx obviously the people who write bad reviews have a horrible time because they go in with bad energy and that’s what they receive back xx

[@CuteCatsofIstanbul]

This is the first video I'm watching of yours but the moment you said 'such friendly people', I immediately shouted 'it's because YOU are so friendly'. I am a true socially anxious introvert, but meeting someone like you would really make my day (and exhaust me for the rest of the day, but definitely worth it!). Thank you for your amazing attitude!

[@narekkhalafyan643]

Everyone seems and acts nice towards you because you are a nice person.

[@TheVictorLai]

Romania from Romania is so adorable.

[@markwilson9061]

I love the part @19:07 when you mention ants and cockroaches and start itching your head 😉😉😂😂😂😂

[@justinbrewster4788]

Where you been bro? Need more video's to feed my Simon addiction.