A Special Message For Our Loyal Customers Affected By Hurricane Harvey, Irma & the Earthquake in Mexico

At InnStyle, our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as by the devastating earthquake in Mexico.

We know this has been a trying time for you all, and we hope that you and your families are doing as well as can be expected.

Please rest assured that we will do whatever we can to help you through this challenging time. We appreciate your support over these many years, and know how comforting it is to be able to rely on family and friends.

If there is anything we can do for you, we welcome the opportunity to provide assistance.

Sincerely,
Your friends at InnStyle

Which Amenities are Most Important?

We have been asked by many Innkeepers which amenities are most important to have available for their guests.

Below is a list of basic items which most guests would expect to have in their guest room.

Soap at the sink and in the shower
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash (optional) some people prefer to soap
Hair Dryer
Robes
Slippers
WiFi availability (free is preferred-if not in room-available in a common area)

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The What and Where of Fingertip Towels

A fingertip towel is a small towel designed to be easy and convenient for drying hands and particularly ‘fingertips’ quickly. It is smaller than a hand towel, yet larger than a wash cloth. A fingertip towel can be functional, decorative, or both. It is a versatile towel that can be laid on the countertop next to the sink, hung on a small towel rack, or draped over coordinating bath towels or hand towels, particularly in guest bathrooms.

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Design Ideas for the Modern Innkeeper

The concept of the “Bed and Breakfast” rose to popularity in United States during the 1800’s to provide respite and sustenance to miners, prospectors, and other pioneers as they made their way across the country in the development of the American West. Even as competition increased as more inns, lodges and hotels were built in the 1900’s, B&B’s remained popular and was seen as an affordable accommodation for people traveling through small towns or in areas that weren’t developed.

In the 21st century, B&B’s offer a cozy and accommodating alternative to the corporate hotel or motel − and are often found in locations that offer historical, leisure or small town attractions. For most travelers, the unique touches that distinguish a B&B were clearly the primary reason for selecting this lodging option. Words like “charm,” ambience,” “quaintness,” and “atmosphere” are often used to describe this intangible appeal.

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Introducing The Powder Coat Square Tube Metal Luggage Rack

Most upscale hotels include stationary luggage racks as part of the amenities for their guests. These ingenious engineering marvels can come in handy especially when a guest is only staying for a short time and prefers to live out of the suitcase, as opposed to utilizing the chest of drawers. Luggage racks are also used effectively to raise a suitcase from the ground while packing or unpacking a suitcase, thus eliminating the guest’s need to constantly bend down while gathering items, which can create discomfort and lead to potential injury.

Optimally, you will want your bed and breakfast’s luggage racks to be somewhat ornate, so as to project a more luxurious aesthetic. The luggage rack may be constructed with materials that blend into the general décor, such as wood or combinations of wood with metal elements.

InnStyle now carries a hotel luggage rack that is sure to help make any guest feel at home! Our “Powder Coat Square Tube Metal Luggage Rack” is built of 1” square tube steel construction, which adds strength and durability to its beauty. This rack measures 20.25″Wx20”Hx 17”D and has a powder coat finish. It is lightweight and folds easily for quick storage.

This compact beauty is not only for use in the bed and breakfast and may also be used in the home as well. Used as a closet insert, it makes it possible to store suitcases in an organized fashion and can be easily kept on hand for the benefit of overnight guests in the home. The folding luggage rack can easily be stored away when not in use, and set up quickly to allow overnight guests a simple means of setting up the suitcase for easy access during the stay.

View InnStyle’s Luggage Racks that can be used in many ways to enhance your guest’s comfort. Or contact us at 267-354-6020 or toll-free at 1-800-877-INNS (4667).

Flame Retardant and Room Darkening Curtains

InnStyle is proud to announce a new line of window treatments that are as decorative as they are room darkening and fire resistant. Firefend™ blends fire proofing with style and washing ease of care. The ignite-not™ thermal coating make these window treatments double as thermal blackout room darkening curtains that reduce outside light, noise and save you on your heating and cooling costs. Tested and certified by independent laboratories, Firefend™ meets standards set by the National Fire Protection Association.

Firefend™ Solid Color Panels – Back-Tab/Road-pocket is available in sizes including 44″x63″, 44″x84″ and 44″x95″.

Sound Asleep™ room-darkening curtains are the ultimate blend of fashion, function and design. The Thermaback technology applied to the curtain fabric blocks penetrating light, unwanted noise and helps to control heat and cooling loss. The draperies are made of a versatile, woven textured chenille fabric enhanced with light-blocking properties to help create the ultimate sleep environment.

Sound Asleep™ Window Panels is available in sizes including 42″x63″, 42”x84”, 42”x95” and 42”x108”. Backtab Window Valance and Rod Pocket Valance is 42”x18”. Panels and coordinating valances sold separately.

For questions, or to order these flame retardant curtains, please contact us or call us toll-free at 1-800-877-INNS (4667).

March Special: Save On Towels for your B&B at InnStyle

Your guests appreciate a warm, fluffy towel after a bath or shower. But what seems like a simple choice on behalf of your guests can be complicated by the endless style, quality and feature choices available to the innkeeper or hotel manager.

Let the experts at InnStyle provide you with the personal service you need when choosing first quality, fashionable products for your inn or hotel. We will provide you with the correct product for your particular property – and all at wholesale pricing— while giving you the undivided attention you deserve.

Now, through the end of March, enjoy 10% savings on all items in our Towel Category. This is the perfect opportunity to expand or refresh your towel inventory in anticipation of the busy spring and summer season – at a discount rate.

Browse our website to see many of the new towel lines in our vast selection, including:

Fifth Avenue Towel: Sophisticated 100% Ring Spun Cotton Lope Terry Towel features Twill Wide Dobby Boarders that create a subtle, modern look and are perfect for your own monograms or labels. This towel comes in several sizes, including, bath, hand, wash and bath sheet.
Savannah Towel: Experience this ultra soft absorbent cotton towel, made from 100% long staple East African cotton. This product is OEKO-TEX Certified and no harmful substances are used in the manufacturing process.
Hospitality Towel: Superbly soft to the touch with exquisite quality and style, this towel is designed to withstand commercial washing. This 100% cotton towel is available only in white and is OEKO-TEX Certified. This particular item is available mid- April, 2013.

Most of our towels are made of cotton or cotton blends. Remember: the quality level of cotton is based on the length of its staple or fiber – the longer the staples the more luxurious, durable and absorbent the cotton will be. Call us at 800-877-4667 to learn other facts or to discuss your towel, linen and other needs.

You may visit our website at https://www.innstyle.com to browse all of our wholesale inn and hotel supplies.

InnStyle To Be An Exhibitor At The Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Trade Show and Conference

InnStyle is excited to announce that they will be participating as an exhibitor at the 6^th Annual Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Trade Show and Conference. This event will be held from March 10^th – 12^th at the Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley Maryland.

InnStyle is delighted to be named among the exhibitors of the 6^th Annual Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Trade Show and Conference. This must-attend event is for new, seasoned and aspiring innkeepers from all over the eastern seaboard to exchange innovative ideas for their business – all while enjoying a refreshing time away at the Hunt Valley Inn outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

The 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Trade Show and Conference is presented in cooperation with the West Virginia Bed & Breakfast Association, the Pennsylvania Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns, the Authentic Bed & Breakfasts of Lancaster County, the Empire State Bed & Breakfast Association, the Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia, Preferred Inns of New Jersey, Select Registry and other state B&B Associations.

The trade show will showcase exhibitors with products and services specifically geared to owning, operating, managing, and marketing bed & breakfasts and country inns. The conference, featuring a wide variety of innkeeping courses and bed and breakfast seminars, will be the most comprehensive and affordable innkeeping conference in the entire Mid-Atlantic region.

InnStyle is a perfect fit at this event and offers a wide variety of B&B and country inn supplies and services, from institutional to designer quality, for the innkeeper and hotel manager. Customer attention and satisfaction is InnStyle’s hallmark. Its staff is exceptionally knowledgeable of the bed & breakfast industry and understands the products needed for a particular inn property. In addition, InnStyle offers its quality products at wholesale prices.

New at the tradeshow this year is a conference app, which is free and available through the iTunes App Store or, Android Market Place. Search for “Midatlantic Innkeepers” and click the download/install buttons to set it up. Participants can flag favorite sessions and begin to participate in many of the app features. There is a small registration step to participate in some of the app features, which requires email verification. As with any app download, Wi-Fi access is necessary.

InnStyle, a wholesale fine linens supplier for bed, bath and dining for the innkeeping industry, was established in 1952. A family business, it began by providing hotel fine linens to local bed and breakfasts, country inns and restaurants in their community. It expanded nationally when the need for innkeepers to purchase fashion at wholesale pricing became apparent. Over the years, InnStyle has expanded the product line to fulfill the needs of their customers who prefer “one stop shopping.”

Call a knowledgeable InnStyle representative at 800-877-4667 and ask about the B&B or inn startup list, or take the opportunity to have them assist you in furnishing your hotel or inn at wholesale prices.

InnStyle To Be An Exhibitor At The 2013 Innkeeping Show in Las Vegas

The wholesale fine linens supplier will assist hundreds of innkeepers and industry vendors at the most important conference and trade show in the innkeeping industry

InnStyle, a wholesale fine linens supplier for bed, bath and dining for the innkeeping industry, is proud to be participating at the 2013 Innkeeping Show, January 28-31, at the all new Tropicana in Las Vegas.

The Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) hosts this Innkeeping Conference & Trade Show, which is the most important conference and trade show in the innkeeping industry.

The focus for the annual conference is to bring each innkeeper in attendance the very best selection of cutting edge education and tools available in the industry, as well as to help innkeepers and industry vendors to gain important insight and ideas to succeed in meeting and exceeding business goals. The PAII also provides attendees with much needed time and space to swap ideas with peers, and meet personally with the vendors such as InnStyle who provide much needed information on products and services.

The 2013 Innkeeping Show is the ultimate experience, with over 50 classes to choose from. Developed to allow innkeepers to spend a few days away from the inn in order to focus and get connected, or reconnected to the passion that drove innkeepers into this business. Additionally, innkeepers can save money as they shop and chat with exhibitors such as InnStyle!

InnStyle, a wholesale fine linens supplier for bed, bath and dining for the innkeeping industry, was established in 1952. A family business, InnStyle began by providing hotel fine linens to bed and breakfasts, country inns and restaurants in the local community. Over the years, InnStyle has expanded its product line to fulfill the needs of customers who prefer “one stop shopping”, carrying a wide product line on its website. Six sales staff members are dedicated to personally assisting customers, throughout the United States and Canada to the Virgin Islands, to find the items needed for their particular property.

Contact information:

TollFree:1-800-877-INNS / Phone:1-267-354-6020

info@innstyle.com
www.innstyle.com

Table Runners to Enhance Decor

Using Table Runners is a Fast, Easy, and Inexpensive Way to Enhance Décor

As the days grow shorter, and colder weather drives people indoors, autumn is traditionally the time that thoughts turn to creating a warm, nurturing indoor environment. Our next few blog entries will focus on small ways to enhance your living space that make a big difference in your interior refuge from the harsh winter elements.

Table runners are one such way to not only compliment a table setting for mealtime, but to create an elegant “tablescape” that inexpensively transforms a room’s décor.

First, let’s define what a table runner is: a table runner is a strip of decorative cloth that varies in width, length and adornments, which “runs” the span of a table. Ways to use a table runner in a decorating scheme is limited only by one’s imagination. When used over a beautiful wood table, one may want to use a runner alone so as to enhance the natural elegance of the table. Additional drama can be introduced into a tablescape when a runner is used over a tablecloth, especially when fabrics of differing colors and textures are used.

Table runners are not limited to use on a traditional dining room table only. Runners can enhance the look and feel of end tables, side tables, buffets, teacarts, coffee tables, or almost any piece of furniture with a flat surface.

There is no hard and fast rule regarding the size of the table runner. It can have a drop and hang over the sides of the table or it can be shorter than the table and sit in the middle. But the runner should not hang down past the drop of the tablecloth.

Establishing a mood by the imaginative use of a table runner can result in a particularly dramatic decorative effect. Colors, textures and centerpieces can be mixed and matched in order to celebrate special occasions, observe a holiday, or simply change the “feel” of a room.

Quick tips for enhancing drama by simply using table runners:

Lay two table runners across a round table, creating four “sections”. If four people are dining, each diner can be centered on the length of a runner. Eight diners can be seated with two diners per “section”, thus creating an intimate effect.
For a less formal effect, use a shorter runner (one that is one-third the length of the table) and place a visually interesting, textural centerpiece on the runner.
For longer tables, place multiple shorter table runners across the width of the table, preferably with no more than a six-inch drop. Be careful not to place the runners closer than two feet apart, otherwise the table will appear too cluttered.

InnStyle stocks table runners at wholesale pricing in many styles, fabrics, sizes and colors. You will be pleased with our selection, prices and customer service. Call us Toll Free: 1-800-877-INNS (4667) or 1-800-877-4667.