8 Unique and Unusual Guest Room Amenities

Hospitality Amenities — Towels, mini shampoo bottles, wi-fi, and ironing boards are all common guest amenities that you should expect to find while staying at a property. While these products are conventional, it can be beneficial for properties to think outside of the box and offer some unique amenities that can set themselves apart from the competition and put them at an advantage for guest satisfaction.

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Which Offers More Comfort: A Hotel, B&B or a Vacation Rental?

When the first economy hotels opened years ago, they catered to people whose top priority was price not comfort.

Their clientele were families on a budget, or business travelers moving from town to town and needing little more than a clean bed and bath.

But as time went on, these hotels began to upgrade. They provided free breakfast, bought better bath towels and duvets and – when the time came – began offering free WiFi. That’s why today’s traveler is expecting more, and often getting more for their money.

And it’s not just hotels. InnStyle has been advising their bed and breakfast customers for years that they must step up their game to compete.

B&B and country inn properties have always offered amenities, clean and well-put-together rooms, terrific breakfasts, and concierge services. (Innkeepers are very knowledgeable about their towns).

But as time has passed, hotels have also begun to offer breakfast and some amenities. (Although InnStyle has noticed this doesn’t always extend to bath amenities other then soap & shampoo, unless you ask for them specifically).

So if hotels are offering some of the same comfort amenities as bed and breakfasts, what’s the difference between a hotel and a B&B?

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Laundry Bags and Amenities are an Important Necessity for Property Managers

The smallest details can help provide guests with better service. That is why it is crucial to make sure you have the often overlooked product accessories to help enhance guest experience. A few items guests may not pay much attention to but would appreciate having include laundry bags and amenities like plastic cups, dental kits, and vanity kits.

Laundry Bags Offered at InnStyle

InnStyle offers different types of laundry bags that will help fit the needs of your property. Four unique types of laundry bags currently offered at InnStyle include the Mesh Laundry Bag, the Water Soluble Laundry Bag, the Plastic Laundry/Valet Bag, and the Drawcord Laundry Bag.

Hospitality Laundry Bag — Mesh Laundry Bag

Laundry Bag Descriptions

The Mesh Laundry Bag is used to collect personal belongings, and laundry can be washed and dried in the bag. The Water Soluble Laundry Bag is designed to collect contaminated and damp linen. It has embossed film for an easy opening along with no sticking. The Plastic Laundry/Valet Bag is a common and standard laundry bag that is designed to fit the needs of most types of properties. The Drawcord Laundry Bag is made with a natural cotton duck material and can hold up to 26 gallons. More information can be found about these laundry bags on their specific product pages in the Linen and Clothing Accessories section.

Other Amenities Offered At InnStyle

Hospitality Plastic Cups — Individually Wrapped Plastic Cups

InnStyle has hospitality amenities such as individually wrapped plastic cups, shower caps, dental kits, shaving kits, vanity kits, various types of razor blades, and many other amenities for your property.

Please give InnStyle a call about their laundry bags and amenities. Their account managers would be happy to speak with you and offer their own product recommendations. InnStyle can be reached at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667. Their website is https://www.innstyle.com/.