Hotel Fake-Out Photos 2

Oyster uncovers the truth about hotel photos posted on pamphlets and websites. See the fake photo, and then compare it to the real photo taken by an Oyster reporter. Take a look at Miami's Townhouse hotel with pretty ethereal light in the gazebo, a beautiful skyline and furniture that appears inviting and vibrant. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/miami/hotels/townhouse-hotel/">Read The Townhouse's review</a>

<strong>Oyster's Photo</strong><br>Take a look at the real deal. The view is obstructed by buildings and a crane in the background. Without the magic of Photoshop, the gazebo and deck seem dull, stripped of the romantic atmosphere. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/miami/hotels/townhouse-hotel/">Read The Townhouse's review</a>

<strong>Hyatt Regency Washington's Photo</strong><br> This website photo of the Hyatt Regency Washington gives travelers the impression that the hotel is close to the US Capitol building. Is it really that close? Check out the next photo.<a href="http://www.oyster.com/washington-dc/hotels/hyatt-regency-washington-on-capitol-hill/">Read Hyatt Regency Washington's review</a>

<strong>Oyster's Photo</strong><br> This photo, taken by an Oyster photographer, accurately reflects the distance from the hotel to the Capitol, which is about 1/3 of a mile. Apparently, things aren't what they seem in Washington.<a href="http://www.oyster.com/washington-dc/hotels/hyatt-regency-washington-on-capitol-hill/">Read Hyatt Regency Washington's review</a>

<strong>The London West Hollywood's Photo</strong><br>We've already brought you countless examples of sly cropping, elaborate camerawork and conspicuously missing hotel décor. Check out this guest room that promises flora, including purple orchids and flourishing ficus plants. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/los-angeles/hotels/the-london-west-hollywood/">Read The London West Hollywood's review</a>

<strong> Oyster's Photo </strong><br>Don't be surprised when you enter the room or walk out onto the balcony. The flora seen in the website photo had mysteriously disappeared when the Oyster reporter took this snapshot outside one of the hotel's guest rooms. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/los-angeles/hotels/the-london-west-hollywood/">Read The London West Hollywood's review</a>

<strong>Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's Photo</strong><br>Ah, just imagine the sand between your toes as the calm water laps at the shore. What a peaceful oasis, right? <a href="http://www.oyster.com/las-vegas/hotels/mandalay-bay-resort-and-casino/">Read Mandalay Bay's review</a>

<strong> Oyster's Photo </strong><br>Wrong! It's the backyard of one of the busiest resorts in Las Vegas. Oyster's photo shows what it's really like to stay at this resort. Good luck finding a serene spot on this crowded man-made beach. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/las-vegas/hotels/mandalay-bay-resort-and-casino/">Read Mandalay Bay's review</a>

<strong>JW Marriott Ihilani Resort's Photo</strong><br>The quiet beach paradise this couple is enjoying is not serene these days. The resort's marketing photo doesn't show visitors the 2 cranes that obstruct their view. Check out the next photo. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/hawaii/hotels/jw-marriott-ihilani-resort-and-spa-at-ko-olina/">Read JW Marriott Ilihani Resort's review</a>

<strong>Oyster's Photo</strong><br>The beach scene -- complete with cranes and an unsightly green fence -- is really what you and your loved one will experience if you take a stroll near the resort. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/hawaii/hotels/jw-marriott-ihilani-resort-and-spa-at-ko-olina/">Read JW Marriott Ilihani Resort's review</a>

<strong>Hotel Oceana's Photo</strong><br>This boutique hotel has a quiet vibe and bright, enormous rooms, and the heart-shaped pool is cute. So why was it necessary to use the old cropping trick?<a href="http://www.oyster.com/los-angeles/hotels/hotel-oceana/">Read Hotel Oceana's review</a>

<strong> Oyster's Photo </strong><br> Look what Oyster's reporter found. A pool that's charming, but not big. And to make matters worse, it appears that someone edited out the metal ladder in the deep end of the pool.<a href="http://www.oyster.com/los-angeles/hotels/hotel-oceana/">Read Hotel Oceana's review</a>

<strong>Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove's Photo</strong><br>Their website promises beautiful blankets, a plush robe and plants to brighten up the hotel's deluxe room.<a href="http://www.oyster.com/miami/hotels/the-ritz-carlton-coconut-grove/">Read Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove's review</a>

<strong>Oyster's Photo</strong><br>Well all of those comforting amenities were conspicuously missing upon our arrival. There were no plants, and the beautiful floral blanket was missing, too. We found one when visiting the Executive Suite, but still no plants.<a href="http://www.oyster.com/miami/hotels/the-ritz-carlton-coconut-grove/">Read Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove's review</a>

<strong>The Soho Grand's Photo</strong><br>Check out this website photo of what appears to be a moderately-sized hotel room at The Soho Grand, with a bed with picture-perfect linens. This wasn't the case when Oyster's reporter checked into the hotel.<a href="http://www.oyster.com/new-york-city/hotels/soho-grand-hotel/">Read the Soho Grand's review</a>

<strong>Oyster's Photo</strong><br>Check out the rumpled bed linens. Oyster's reporter assures us that she did not sleep in this bed before she snapped this shot. If you look closely, you can just make out the imprint of someone's butt on top of the duvet. That's grand, indeed. <a href="http://www.oyster.com/new-york-city/hotels/soho-grand-hotel/">Read the Soho Grand's review</a>