More expensive bottled water

You have tap water in your hotel room, and it's free, isn't it? Ice available somewhere, too, usually. Free unless you want room service.

‘That’s criminal’: $26 minibar water bottle at Las Vegas casino-hotel sparks social media outrage

Multiple commenters said the guest could have gone to a convenience or grocery store to stock up on water and essentials, or just use the tap, rather than coughing up $26.

The Seattle TimesEmerson Drewes

There are various brands and sources of fine mineral waters from wells and natural springs, and some of them are quite expensive.

There is taste testing and mineral analysis done on them, too.

Most of the clientele of these places complaining about expensive brands of mineral water wouldn't hesitate to blow $26 on a bottle of cheap wine.

You're drinking what? Water! In a very risky town, at that. There's staff and security and the hotel is liable if the said water is spiked or contaminated.

Water straight out of the faucet is occasionally "snowballed" with a poorly soluble mind-altering adulterant drug inserted into the screen or filter of the faucet and left hidden there.

Clean tap water isn't going to hurt you or make you sick, but it is a little bit sulfurous and it may not taste very good in Las Vegas if you aren't used to it.

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