- Woman messaged Baguio women's jail for hotel booking.
- Jail staff politely clarified the booking error online.
- Humorous exchange went viral, reminding jails aren't hotels.
A woman planning a weekend trip to Baguio, Philippines, sparked a wave of laughter online after accidentally messaging a women's detention facility to book accommodations. Mistaking the official social media page of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Baguio City Jail Female Dormitory for a hotel, she inquired about room availability for her upcoming getaway.
Woman Looking For Hotel Tries To Book Room In Prison
The polite staff quickly cleared up the confusion by replying, "Ma'am, this is a jail for women." The woman then apologised for the mix-up. Jail authorities shared screenshots of the humorous exchange online, with her permission. Along with it, they reminded people that its facilities are not places for a stay during holidays.
The translated Facebook post shared by BJMP read: "So, a staycation...here we go! It’s perfect timing-the Baguio trip is finally happening this weekend, no longer just a plan that never pushes through.” The authorities further wrote, “Just a reminder: BJMP jail facilities are not hotels,” adding, “Nevertheless, we continue to strive to keep our facilities safe, secure, and sanitary to ensure the proper and humane care of our Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), in accordance with the BJMP's mandate.”
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Netizens React
As the post went viral online, internet users joked that she nearly unlocked the ultimate budget travel hack, including free board, meals, and 24/7 armed security. A user wrote, “Free food, board and lodging may have guards 24/7 so it's safe.” Another user said, “How fun! At least the jail responded.” A third user added, “That's better...no payment, there's security, and food too!” A fourth user commented, “Complimentary breakfast, lunch & dinner with sleeping uniform.”
Many online users flooded the post with laughing emojis and asked what had happened, while several praised the prison staff for handling the innocent mistake with good humor instead of embarrassment. The viral exchange serves as a lighthearted reminder for people to double-check official social media pages before making travel bookings online.
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