Bedding & towels

[Alison1242]

Hi, can you recommend what type of sheets and bedding covers and towels are best? Eg Hotel standard, Egyptian cotton etc? Any tips? TIA

[Rose422]

Hi there @Alison1242 , 

Great question, I use Egyptian cotton bright colored stripe sheets that have lasted through years (I used Macy's Damask Collection here in US), make sure you touch the sheets to make sure they are thick enough and all cotton. Some guests like making sure the sheets are of high quality and you can't beat all Egyptian cotton. If there is a little polyester or microfiber in the composition, I just don't buy them. I would rather sheets look creased than be a non iron microfiber. 

As for the bedding, I use all cotton handmade Quilts and decorative pillows and they look awesome on my beds, they are also 100% cotton and handmade and you really can't beat quality cotton when it comes to comfort and breathability. I host in boats and had to custom most of the bed spreads. These are alternatives of Duvets here in US but I know my family in London uses a duvet cover and just fitted sheets. Here we wrap a flat sheet over a bed spread or a quilt, or a duvet. It's just hot here all year so I rarely use duvets. I love using quilts that come with matching decorative pillows and when I used to rent out apartments (now I live on boats and host on boats), I used to use bed skirts that make the beds look awesome, considering there is no footboard. 

Good luck and congrats on getting started. I don't see your listing yet but I suppose you are working on it. I miss Brighton! Lived in the UK for nearly a decade. 

Rose. 

[Emilie]

Hi @Alison1242, 

Bedding and towels can make a world of a difference in a home! Are you looking to start hosting soon perhaps?

In addition to @Rose422's great insights, I wanted to ask a few of our other hosts what they would suggest based on their experiences as well: what do you think @Stacey413 @Fatima645 @Peace-Stays0 @Tim3904 and @Nalin67?

Looking forward to reading everyone's advice ⭐

Thanks,

Emilie

[Fatima645]

@Emilie I provide towels and bedding of the highest quality. It does make a difference to the guest because they can pack something else in their luggage than to care about stuffing it with towels.

The quality of the bedsheets helps with sleep and I have been told that it's a comfortable stay for them. 

Extra bedding also always helps for people who would like to stay longer and would like a change of sheets, or for any spills, etc. 

[Emilie]

Thank you @Fatima645 for the insights! How much extra bedding and towels do you normally leave, out of curiosity?

[Fatima645]

I have a couple of towels (the max number of guests who can book my place is 2). If one person stays, then they get an extra towel for their stay. 

I provide about 6-8 bedsheet sets. But no one has had to use them yet. I think it's a bit extensive, however. I think 2-3 should be okay for short stays.

It also depends on if your place is open for longer stays, like more than 30 days.  

[Stacey413]

@Alison1242 Buy the highest quality, all natural sheets you can, and most importantly do not saturate them with smelly chemicals! The higher quality products will last longer and show that you care about your clients.