This hotel lets you to rent a goldfish for the night, just in case you’re lonely
Have you ever traveled alone? Sometimes it can be thrilling, but other times it might get a little lonely. That’s why this hotel in Belgium is offering a tiny goldfish companion for just a small fee. Is it worth it? Oh, you bet.
The hotel is called Hotel Charleroi Airport, and as you’d expect by its name, it’s conveniently located right by the airport. That means that they’ve probably seen their fair share of business travelers who might be miles and miles away from their families and friends.
While Michelle Cooke didn’t see the goldfish for herself, she decided to post a photo that her friend shared with her. Because, when you see a sign offering goldfish rental, it’s kind of difficult not to share it with other buddies.
My friend is staying in a hotel in Belgium. They've offered her the option of renting a fish for the night, in case she's lonely. #noshit pic.twitter.com/DG74iRSfhY
— Michelle DC (@Mich_Cooke) September 2, 2017
Sure, they can’t offer up a conversation, but they always manage to brighten up a room.
While everyone thought that the idea of the rented fish was an interesting idea, a few people commented on the size of the fishbowl. Luckily, the hotel piped in to clear a few things up. As it turns out, the fish have been happily living at the hotel for just over 4 years.
Today our #goldfishes are trending again! To all of you who worry about them, please be reasured.. We take very good care of our fishes 1/4
— Hôtel Charleroi Airport Van der Valk (@HotelCharleroi) September 4, 2017
They are with us for over 4 years now BTW. They also have a big fish-tank in the houskeeping dept, with a shelter, oxygen and plants 2/4
— Hôtel Charleroi Airport Van der Valk (@HotelCharleroi) September 4, 2017
One downfall, as someone commented on Cooke’s tweet, is that by renting one, you’re pretty much announcing that you’re lonely.
I would totally do this except it would very clearly inform the hotel that I am lonely.
— Adil Sadik (@sparky_005) September 3, 2017
And while others liked the idea, they preferred a different kind of companion.
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Still, we think it’s a sweet idea. And it’s nice to know that the fish are being loved and cared for while helping out travelers who might be in need of someone to talk to.