The Ultimate Guide to Bamboo Sheets in the Hospitality Industry

Guest comfort and the sustainability of your sheets are top priorities in the hospitality world. One way to enhance their guests’ experience is by investing in high-quality, eco-friendly, and comfortable bedding. Over the years, several well-known fabrics have gained popularity: cotton, microfiber, cotton polyester, and bamboo. Bamboo sheets are popular for their luxurious feel, durability, and environmental benefits. But are they the right choice for your establishment? In this blog, we’ll explore the pros and cons of bamboo sheets and the best practices for maintaining them in a hospitality setting.

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The Distinctive Differences Between Cotton and Microfiber Sheets

Choosing sheets is important in creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for guests. As guests first slip under the covers, the sheets significantly influence their overall experience as one of the first things they touch. Those in the hospitality industry must carefully consider their selection, preferences, and first impressions. Evaluating various factors, including sheet style, thread count, color, and numerous care requirements, is essential. The market offers diverse options, including cotton, cotton/polyester blends, organic materials, and microfiber sheets. Each type possesses its distinct qualities, catering to different tastes and needs. This blog will explore the key differences between cotton and microfiber sheets, empowering you to make an informed choice that aligns with your property’s vision and guest expectations.

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Comparing 2 Types of Hospitality Towels: White and Colorful

One of the most difficult parts of being a property manager is deciding the property’s style and decorative options. Not everyone agrees on what is best, and these types of choices are often a matter of opinion. Some of these tough choices can be made for bed linens, furniture, paint colors, and carpet choices. The bathroom is no exception to style options. A frequently pondered question is what color the towels should be. Does your property have white or colored towels? Each types comes with their own advantages and disadvantages. Most standard hotels provide them in the color white, but colored towels still have their place and may be able to help your property stand out.

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4 Hospitality Bathrobes: The Definition of Luxury

Bathrobes can add comfort and that 5-star experience that your guests are dreaming of. They signify luxury and show your visitors they are valued. Not all properties offer bathrobes, so your customers will be impressed when they check into their room and find a bathrobe waiting for them in the closet especially if they didn’t pack their own. There are many types of bathrobes available, and the proper care of these robes will help them retain their high quality for as long as possible.

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Towel Warmers: 3 Reasons They are Hospitality Luxury at Its Finest

Hospitality professionals are always trying to think of ways to make their property more unique. In previous blogs, ideas such as offering pleasant-smelling amenities, updating the bedding with top sheets, and developing sustainable ideas such as composting have been suggested. The bathroom is a room where properties can become more memorable. Most guests will expect to see a sink, a shower, a towel rack, and maybe a bathtub when checking in to their room. Did you ever think about adding tower warmers to take it to the next level? This is an item that showcases luxury and will leave guests impressed.

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InnStyle Offers a Breathtaking 2020 Mattress Makeover

As 2020 continues to move forward, InnStyle is thrilled to announce a new line of mattresses. Many customers have given fantastic comments about the previous Sealy line like the Airdale™, Lovell, and Glennon. This new line of mattresses takes those excellent lines and adds enhanced features to improve your sleeping experience. These products are supposed to last for long periods of time, so it is very important to make sure you choose the one that works best for you. The following is a list and brief description of some of the mattresses InnStyle will be offering.

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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 bathrobe. 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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Comparing 2 Great Towels- Egyptian and MicroCotton

In the world of hotels, there are big luxuries, like the white sand beaches at the $3 billion Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi or world-class golf courses in the middle of the desert at Arizona’s The Boulders.

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Why A Coverlet May Be Beneficial for Your Property

Back in 2015, InnStyle wrote a blog post on the difference between quilts and coverlets. It was a topic that drew a lot of interest, which is why we’ve decided to return to the subject with this post, where we’re answering the question “What is a coverlet?”

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Your Brand is Your Reputation: Always Do Good

This is the story of two brands in the hospitality industry. The first is an international hotel chain. The second is Airbnb.

It was October 2016, and Hurricane Matthew was slamming into the southern United States. Millions of people were forced from their homes and needed rooms.

While the big hotel chain allegedly quadrupled the prices of its rooms, Airbnb responded by offering thousands of free rooms to hurricane victims.

Social media did what it always did: it took notice, and it passed judgement. People cheered Airbnb’s generosity, and condemned the large hotel chain’s alleged price gouging.

“This is how reputations are broken and made in today’s connected world,” writes Miriam Ellis on the marketing website Moz.

But what if things had gone differently, Ellis wondered:

“Imagine if, instead of raising its prices during that dreadful emergency, the big hotel chain had offered a deep discount on its rooms to be sure that even the least fortunate community members had a secure place to stay during the hurricane.”

It might have been messy for this hotel, but they’d have fostered some goodwill.

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