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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The Endless Opportunities of a Career in Hospitality

Many people enjoy their career in the hospitality industry.  Common jobs include innkeepers, hotel managers, cleaners, short-term rental hosts, etc.  Many hospitality jobs can be an intriguing option for those who have always had a passion for working with people.  Others who entered the industry may have been working in a different career and were looking for a new opportunity.  People may have also felt that jobs in this industry didn’t feel like work because they could be on their feet all day, in a beautiful location, and using their hobbies to make people happy like cooking and baking.

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How Often Should Your Hospitality Property Launder Bathrobes?

Bathrobes are a luxury option not always found in every hospitality property, but places that offer them may add some extra guest satisfaction.  Guests will feel that you value their stay and want them to feel right at home.  Bathrobes make guests feel more comfortable, warm, and relaxed.  They need to be properly taken care of to avoid damage or excessive wear-and-tear.  Do you know how often robes should be laundered?  Every day, once a week, or just between each guest stay?  There is more to that answer than you may think.

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Proper Guest Boundaries and Expectations can Give Your Hospitality Property an Advantage

A former Florida innkeeper once said, “Transparency is always the best policy when it comes to guests at your property. Even the smallest inconvenience can become a huge point of contention if the guest feels they’ve been misled. Likewise, even large inconveniences become manageable if they’re expected. Give the guest an opportunity to cancel, and they might! But those are the guests who would have left angry and posted about it on Google, so it’s for the best in the end.”

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Are Blankets or Comforters Better for Your Hospitality Property?

Did you grow up as child sleeping on the same type of bedding your whole life?  Can you recall what kind of bedding you slept with?  Did the top of the bed have a really cool color like bright red or have a particular pattern that made it stand out?  Maybe you had a comforter, a blanket, a duvet cover, or a top sheet.  If you are like most people who have never had any exposure to hospitality, you may have never thought twice about the different styles of bedding.  The great news is that there are so many options available to make the sleeping experience more pleasant.  Two important components of bedding are blankets and comforters which are both great options but have some differences.

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White vs. Colored Towels

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?  White and colored towels each come with their own pros and cons.  Most standard hotels provide white towels, but colored towels still have their place and may be able to help your property stand out.

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InnStyle Wishes Chuck Roller a Happy Retirement

                                                       Chuck and Carolyn

Geoffrey Chaucer once said “All good things must come to an end”, and here at InnStyle that saying has gained a new meaning for us. This July, we had to say farewell to our beloved general manager Chuck Roller, who has been such an integral part of InnStyle for over 45 years. Chuck started with the company fresh out of Delaware Valley University in May of 1974 and has been committed to its success ever since.

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Drop-n-Go Cleaning Products: Easy to Ship, Easy to Use

While bedding will always be one of the top needs for a property, the hospitality industry has quickly begun to realize how important it is to have the proper cleaning supplies.  With the recent pandemic, many guests may judge the quality of a property and give better guest reviews based on how clean and sanitary the property was.  InnStyle has listened and responded to the many inquiries about the best cleaning practices and in response has made it a top priority to offer some high-quality cleaning products.

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AirBnb’s Covid-19 Cancellation Policy Coming to an End

More signs are beginning to point to a normal return to the hospitality industry.  Since the start of the pandemic, the hospitality industry has been confronted with a wave of challenges.  This has ranged from staffing shortages, to supply chain issues, rising prices, and other issues.  However, many hospitality properties have noted that they have seen an uptick in travel and guest reservations in the last few months.  This is great news for the industry.  One of the largest businesses in the hospitality industry, Airbnb, recently made a major announcement that signals society is slowly beginning to move past COVID-19.

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Inflation’s Effect on Hospitality Properties

The hospitality industry is still finding its share of highs and lows even as life has begun returning to normal.  Thankfully, traveling is back which is bringing business back to hotels, bed and breakfasts, rental properties, restaurants, etc.  This has led to an increase in guest reservations and bookings for many properties.  But there are various obstacles the industry needs to confront like global affairs, effects of the pandemic, staffing issues, and supply chain issues.  A lot of these problems come down to the basic principles of supply and demand and inflation.

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