Top 10 Things Your Hotel Rooms Need
Top 10 Things Your Hotel Rooms Need
Your hotel guests come to expect a certain set of items when they enter their room. But whether you’re just starting out or have been in the business for ages, you’re aware of how guest expectations can change with the wind. Here, we’ll cover the top 10 things your hotel rooms need.
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Free WiFi
WiFi. We expect it at a coffee shop and we’re only hanging out there for a short while. We’re also not spending nearly as much on a cup of Joe as we are on a hotel room. It goes without saying that the WiFi should be free, easily accessible, and readily available throughout the hotel.
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Hot Showers, Lots of Water Pressure
One of the greatest things about going to a hotel is experiencing a shower in which the water pressure just blows your home water pressure…well, out of the water. Even if you’re in a hotel room for work purposes and not vacation purposes, it’s always great to step into the bathroom and have a true spa-like experience. And one of the biggest compliments you can get from a patron is that the water pressure was “so much better than home.”
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Many, Many Towels
Clean, dry, soft towels are one of life’s simple pleasures. No one wants to take a hot shower (with lots of water pressure) and have to dry off with a damp towel. Make sure there are plenty of towels for the number of guests staying in the room—we like to provide 3 per person.
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Blackout Curtains
Some would argue the main purpose of a hotel room is sleep. If your guests are on vacation and their main concern is relaxation, nothing can disturb a mid-day nap or late-day wakeup like the sun. Blackout curtains are a favorite among hotel guests—and certainly an expectation in this day and age.
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A Safe
This one is a no-brainer and really needs no explanation. Provide a safe in every room, and bolt it to the floor. That way your guests can go enjoy their visit to your area without worrying if their passport or extra cash is protected.
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Iron and Hair Dryer
Who wants to travel with these items? Irons are necessary, especially for business travelers whose clothing needs to be pressed—not wrinkled from an airplane trip. Hair dryers serve purposes other than hair, also: plenty of folks use them to quickly dry small pieces of clothing or even set nail polish.
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Outlets! And More Outlets!
We’re talking in the bathroom, by the bed, next to the television, and in every single possible spot. We’ve got lots of things to plug in, and we need them accessible no matter where we are.
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Hangers! And More Hangers!
Yep, guests want hangers. Typically, hotel rooms don’t have dressers, and some people don’t like to live out of their suitcase—especially if they are staying with you on a business trip or for a wedding. Supply lots of hangers to your guests. And please, none that can’t come off the bar.
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Water Bottles
Usually, your guests are coming to you after a long day (or days) of traveling. Water might be hard to come by—especially if you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Be sure to supply a few bottles of water in every room, and make certain your lobby has a place guests can fill up with filtered water. This simple, inexpensive offering goes a long way in guest appreciation.
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Coffee Maker
This one is last on the list because not everyone drinks coffee. But for those of us who do, we might be hesitant to go outside of our rooms before jamming a cup down our throats. Coffee makers are also great for heating up water for tea or oatmeal, so there is a dual purpose to be served. But seriously, some people need caffeine before they should be allowed to interact with the world outside.
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