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Pillow Preferences: Which Type is Best for You?

Soft, fluffy, and comfortable are often the first words people use to describe a pillow that fits their sleeping needs.  There are so many kinds and styles available for people to choose from though, so finding the best pillow option can be a daunting task.  Different pillow types include down, down alternative, gel, and memory foam pillows, and they come in various degrees of firmness.  Therefore, there are a lot of factors that determine which pillow will work best for your needs.  This blog will focus on the different types of pillows and how pillow protectors can help protect them.

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Posted on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022Categories Hospitality Linens, Hospitality Pillow Protectors, Hospitality Pillows, Pillow Protectors, PillowsTags Down Alternative Pillows, Down Pillows, Gel Pillows, Memory Foam PillowsLeave a comment on Pillow Preferences: Which Type is Best for You?

Hospitality Pillows: Down vs Down Alternative

It is always a refreshing and welcoming feeling when your face meets the pillow on your bed after a long, tiring day.  Pillows are an item that people can quickly become attached to because they become so accustomed to the feel and style of their own personal pillows.  As a host, it can be difficult finding the proper pillows to put on the beds for your guests since they all have different preferences for firmness and softness.  To go along with that, there are different types of pillows including down and down alternative pillows. There are many factors that are involved when deciding which pillows to purchase for your property.  This blog will explain the differences between down alternative and down pillows.

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Posted on October 25, 2021November 10, 2021Categories For Innkeepers, Frequently Asked Questions, PillowsTags Down Alternative Pillows, Down PillowsLeave a comment on Hospitality Pillows: Down vs Down Alternative

What Is a Standard Pillow Size?

Every night, you sleep on the same type of pillow. You know exactly how it should feel and exactly how to position it to get a good night’s rest.

But then you go out of town and find yourself sleeping on a different type of pillow. Maybe it’s filled with a different material – feathers instead of foam or vice versa – or maybe it’s smaller or bigger than the standard pillow size you’re used to.

Whatever the case, you soon realize that different people need different types of pillows. Pillows and pillowcases come in a range of different sizes. In this blog post, we’ll help you decide which one is the right size for you.

Standard

Standard pillows are perhaps the most common type of pillow, measuring 20 inches by 26 inches. They’re the pillows you’ll usually find on a twin or double bed.

When picking pillowcases for these pillows, don’t worry if you can’t find any labeled simply “standard.” Most are designed to fit both standard and queen-sized pillows without having to worry about sacrificing comfort.

Queen

Prima Loft Pillows

Slightly longer than standard pillows, queen pillows usually measure 20 inches by 30 inches. Two of them will fit perfectly side by side on a queen-sized bed. But like we said earlier, everyone has their own preference when it comes to pillows. Many sleepers might sleep on a double bed but enjoy the extra length that comes from the queen’s standard pillow size. Not everyone that has queen size beds will use queen size pillows. It’s not uncommon for some properties to use standard size pillows on their queen size beds.

King

As you’d expect, king-sized pillows are designed to fit king-sized beds, with the standard pillow size for kings measuring 20 inches by 36 inches. Some sleepers might find a pillow this large too heavy and unwieldy for normal sleep, which is why you might want to consider using king pillows for decorative purposes paired with queen-sized pillows for sleeping. Some innkeepers even use 3 to 6 standard size pillows, depending on whether the bed is made with 3 or 6 sleeping pillows.

Pillowcase tips

How you deploy your pillowcases can play a role in how well your guests sleep. For example:

  • Larger pillowcases allow guests to fluff and conform the pillow to their desired shape, especially if they’re sleeping on pillows with gussets. (A gusseted pillow is one that has rectangular panels along its sides for added thickness.)
  • Use smaller pillowcases when you want a pillow to retain its height and volume, or in cases where you want to extend the life of an older pillow.
  • Tuck the ends of the pillowcase tightly to add extra volume and height.
  • Stuffing a big pillow into a smaller pillowcase will distort the pillow shape and make sleeping more difficult.

Different pillows for different sleepers

The position in which people sleep is also an important consideration when choosing pillow sizes:

  • Side sleepers – This category accounts for most of the population. People who sleep on their sides will do well with a firm or extra-firm pillow with an extra wide gusset to cover the distance between the ear and shoulder.
  • Back sleepers – People who sleep on their backs tend to do well with thinner pillows, which can cradle the head without lifting it too much.
  • Stomach sleepers – Sleeping on your stomach can strain your lower back. People who tend to sleep in this position should opt for a thin, soft pillow…or no pillow at all.

There may be such a thing as the standard pillow size, but there’s no such thing as the standard pillow. The right pillow size, shape and fill can make a world of difference to guests seeking a good night’s sleep. Let InnStyle help you find pillows that are right for your establishment.

No matter the pillow size, shape or material, we’re confident we have the pillows and pillow protectors you need to make sure your guests wake up feeling refreshed.

Posted on July 9, 2019July 8, 2019Categories PillowsTags care tips for innkeepers, pillow menu, pillows2 Comments on What Is a Standard Pillow Size?

How Often Do Hotels Replace Pillows?

Man sleeping on pillows

How long have you had the pillow you sleep on every night?

Two years? Four years? Six?

When you check into a hotel, the pillows you sleep on will likely be much newer, as hotels replace pillows fairly frequently.

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Posted on June 18, 2019June 26, 2019Categories Bedding, For Innkeepers, PillowsTags care tips for innkeepers, hotel bedding, hotel pillowsLeave a comment on How Often Do Hotels Replace Pillows?

How Your Pillow Helps You Sleep – An Innkeeper’s Guide

Woman sleepingo n pillow

A pillow has a simple, yet critical, job: to keep your neck and head aligned when you sleep.

But finding the right pillow isn’t always as simple, especially when you’re not shopping for yourself, but for hundreds upon hundreds of potential guests.

Not every pillow type is right for your preferred sleep position, and different pillow fills and sizes have various benefits.

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Posted on December 19, 2018December 19, 2018Categories For Innkeepers, PillowsTags care tips for innkeepers, hotel pillows, pillowsLeave a comment on How Your Pillow Helps You Sleep – An Innkeeper’s Guide

How to Wash Pillows

Woman sleepingo n nice clean pillow

The pillow is the cornerstone of the most important thing you can offer guests: A good night’s sleep. According to a survey by the National Sleep Foundation, 91 percent of all participants listed a pillow as the most important part of getting a proper night’s rest.

And a comfortable pillow is a well-cared-for pillow. That’s why we’re going to devote this week’s blog post to proper pillow procedure: how to clean pillows, particularly how to wash down pillows. And can you wash memory foam pillows?

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Posted on July 9, 2018January 30, 2020Categories Pillows, TipsTags care tips for innkeepers, hotel pillows, pillowsLeave a comment on How to Wash Pillows

How the Right Pillow Helps Us Sleep

Hotel bed, quilt bed white pillows on white bed in bedroom

Choosing the right pillow for your hotel, inn, vacation rental or B&B can present a challenge. You’re catering to all kinds of people, and that means catering to all kinds of sleepers.

What is the best pillow for back sleepers? What about side sleepers? What’s the best pillow for neck pain? There are a lot of questions.

Read on for our guide on how to choose a pillow.

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Posted on June 22, 2018July 2, 2018Categories For Innkeepers, PillowsTags hotel pillows, pillowsLeave a comment on How the Right Pillow Helps Us Sleep

What’s On Your Pillow Menu?

pillows for hotels, B&B, innsA few years ago, I was at a conference for innkeepers, camped out at my booth showing some of InnStyle’s products.

A colleague of mine – a former innkeeper who had become an industry consultant – stopped by the booth to ask if I could give her some pillow samples to show during her seminar.

Of course I was happy to oblige, and to act as a sort of teacher to a few of her aspiring innkeeper “students” who wanted to learn about our pillows and other products.

It was a pleasure to meet these upcoming innkeepers, allow them to try out our products – by touching and even laying on the pillows – and to explain some of the choices they had when it came to buying new pillows.

And I learned something as well that day at the conference: My former innkeeper colleague suggested I create a pillow menu for our website.

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Posted on August 9, 2016November 22, 2019Categories Bedding, PillowsTags hotel pillows, pillow menu2 Comments on What’s On Your Pillow Menu?

How and When to Purchase New Pillows

Here’s a simple test you can perform to see if you need a new pillow: fold your pillow in half.

Did it bounce back into place? No? Then it’s time to buy a new pillow.

You can also check the pillow’s density. Density refers to the degree of softness or firmness in the pillow, depending on the type and amount of fill. If the fill inside the pillow is lumpy or bumpy, it could be time for a change.

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Posted on March 25, 2016Categories For Innkeepers, PillowsTags choosing new pillows, Pillow by Design2 Comments on How and When to Purchase New Pillows

How to Choose the Right Pillow

choose the right pillowThe type of pillow we use to sleep on at night doesn’t necessarily seem like the most important thing in the world, does it?

But consider this: The vast majority of us spend a full one-third of our lives in bed, with our heads placed firmly on a pillow. And if you’re using a pillow that’s too hard, too soft, too firm, or too weak, both your neck and your spine will suffer as a result.

In the short term, a low-quality pillow will also lead to a less-than-ideal night’s sleep. That’s why choosing the right pillow—the best pillow—has always been such a difficult and even agonizing decision for innkeepers.

Naturally, the comfort of an innkeeper’s guests is always a top-of-mind concern. But whether you’re running a luxury hotel or your own small household, there are a few other pillow-specific considerations to bear in mind.

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Posted on May 7, 2015Categories Bedding, Frequently Asked Questions, PillowsTags bedding, care tips for innkeepers, pillows2 Comments on How to Choose the Right Pillow

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