"Went to a hotel, payed extra for a room with bigger TV."
"On a work trip I was put in the most disgusting hotel room, to the point where I didn't feel comfortable and couldn't sleep. There was a pile of dirt and dust in the corner that I imagine would take years to accumulate, brown stains on the lampshades, food under the bed, water damage in the framed pictures, the whole room smelt moldy, the hairdryer was sticky, the TV remote was sticky and covered in food, stuff all over the walls, hair in the shower, the toilet bowl was stained red, and everything felt gross and grimy. The hot water didn't work in my room (cold showers anyone?). I felt like a walking zombie that work trip — it felt so disgusting, I really couldn't sleep."
They're actually taking steps against it though by posting this stuff online.
Central Europe the same
You are correct. I usually put a business card in it to keep the power on.