For Innkeepers

Why Do Cotton Sheets Wrinkle?

There is nothing better than sleeping in a comfortable, fresh pair of sheets after a long day. Innkeepers and property owners take great pride in making sure their guests are sleeping on the best quality sheets possible. For as long as you can remember, you have been supplying your rooms with 100% cotton sheets. While your guests rave about how comfortable they were the night before, you see the amount of work your staff has to do to keep them in good shape. They dedicate a lot of time to ironing to make them look brand new for the next guests. You ask yourself why it is that 100% cotton sheets keep wrinkling and if there is anything you can do about it.

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What Makes Your Bathrobe Fit?

Imagine yourself on vacation on a tropical island, on a breezy morning by the ocean, watching the sunrise from the deck of a gorgeous villa. What could be a nicer way to start your day then relaxing with a steaming cup of coffee, wearing a cozy robe. Many properties divert most of their attention to staples like bedding and towels. However, robes can be a great added feature that many of your guests will appreciate. Robes keep guests warm, dry, and feeling that their comfort is important. This blog will focus on what makes a robe fit well, bathrobe measurements, and popular robes offered at InnStyle.

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Current Trends in Hospitality Bedding

The last six months have brought about a major shift in the types of linens that are used in the hospitality industry. Trends and what is currently in style are always changing. With the onset of COVID19, some particular trends developing are the increased need for durable and washable bedding solutions along with products that protect from the spread of germs. This blog will discuss current trends in bedding and sanitation efforts that properties are taking to promote cleanliness.

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Hospitality Blankets: Beneficial for Your Property

Hospitality blankets are a perfect option for adding an extra layer of warmth on cold winter nights. They are soft, cozy, durable and can help you feel more comfortable while you sleep. There are many different options and styles that blankets come in, so it is important to make sure your blankets have the right weight, washability, and material to meet your needs. This blog is going to focus on blankets. We will address topics like the different types of blankets, how the laundering process works, and some popular blankets that InnStyle offers.

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Mattress Choices: Giving Your Guests the Best Night’s Sleep

When you think about your bed, most people think of sheets, pillows, the top of the bed, and other noticeable accessories like bed skirts or bed scarves. However, mattresses are the groundwork and foundation of the bed even though guests do not actually see it most of the time. It’s important to have a mattress that will make your guests feel comfortable while they sleep. Along with a proper diet and general fitness, proper sleep is an essential factor that contributes to good health for people, so having the right mattress is a must. There are a few different types of mattresses offered that are each suited to help people with specific sleeping patterns. These mattresses include Firm, Plush, and Euro Pillow Top. There is also a growing interest in Foam and Hybrid mattresses. This blog will help explain these different types of mattresses and other features that mattresses can offer.

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Revamp, Refresh, Recover

With all the changes the hospitality industry has recently experienced, this is a great opportunity to spruce up your property. It may include updating your amenities, changing the bedding, adjusting the food menu, painting, or adding in new furniture. As travel begins to resume, you will start seeing an increase in the number of guests. You may want to advertise a “mini-reopening.” This blog will offer you some ideas on adding amenities, top of the bed linens, and towels.

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Innkeepers: Advertise a Clean and Safe Property

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The last few months have made us realize how quickly our lives can be altered. However, this difficult time has taught us how to quickly adapt and respond to unexpected situations. Businesses have made all kinds of changes in their health and sanitation routines. As an innkeeper, you might have missed seeing your regular guests and interacting with all the people you come into contact with on a daily basis. With states beginning to slowly open back up, the hospitality industry will gradually become busy again as people begin to travel. With that in mind, travelers will be wary about where they will stay. They will want to make sure the property is enforcing the best safety protocols possible to avoid the risk of getting sick. This blog will help you prepare for how to let your customers know that your property is safe.

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Power of the Pillow Protector

All types of businesses are taking advanced steps to enhance their cleaning and sanitation procedures. You may have seen what companies are doing on their websites, on televisions commercials, or on social media. The hospitality industry is no exception in learning about and incorporating new disinfecting steps into their properties. One particular linen we wanted to focus on that can help in slowing the spread of germs is pillow protectors. It is a product that can be overlooked when preparing bedding for guests, but it is vital in this day and age. We will highlight the importance of pillow protectors, how to wash them, popular pillow protectors, and similar products that can help keep your bedding protected.

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Millennials: 2020 Travel Trend Setters

It’s hard to believe how much the world has changed just in the past few months. The hospitality industry is no exception as hotels and other lodging properties have seen significant drops in reservations. It’s no doubt that travel will look different as restrictions begin to fade and life begins to return to normal. It can be difficult to predict what this may look like, but we have some ideas of what to expect. Many of these restrictions have been implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19. We know that those at the highest risk from facing serious complications are people over 60 and those with preexisting medical conditions. As a result, we expect millennials to be the first to resume travel because they are younger and generally healthier. In order to attract this group, we ask the questions: Who are millennials and what are they looking for in travel experiences?

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Post Pandemic Relaxation and Healthy Living with Spas and Fitness Centers

Everyone enjoys a nice break and some relaxation as they endure the stress of their daily lives. This is especially relevant now as many people all over the world have been affected by travel restrictions and have been isolated in their homes. When guests stay at a property, they often want to escape reality and just enjoy the moment especially if they are on vacation. Guests can overcome stress by relaxing at a spa, working out at the gym, or taking a yoga class. When trying to manage an entire property, having a spa as a feature can seem like an entire business of its own. Fitness centers and salons can also add on more responsibilities. You want to make sure you have the necessary services targeting your most common guests, the right equipment, and enough well-trained staff to keep it running smoothly. We will highlight some of the most common services that spas offer, a growing healthy living trend, sanitation steps for your spa and fitness center, and how the right products can help your business be successful.

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