Are hair dryer and iron important?

[Jamie69]

I don't currently have a hair dryer nor iron and ironing board available for my guests.

They're inexpensive items, so I could provide them pretty easily, though I'd have to figure out a place to store them.

I did have a guest inquiry a few days ago asking if there was an iron available. I responded to the inquiry that I did not have an iron but that I have been meaning to get one and promised the guest that I would have one for his stay. He asked a few more questions, then never booked the room.

So... I'm just curious if it's worth the expense to provide these items?

Jamie

[Bruce43]

a hair dryer and iron seem weird so i put in a iron and a low cost hair dryer in the closet for business traveliers.

i have been renting out my apt and nobody ever opened the 2 boxes.

never have i seen a iron in a hotel.

[Tyler71]

There have been Iron's in 100% of the hotels I've ever stayed in. Please for the love of god people, start providing irons for your guests to use. 

[Ramiro106]

Im really embarrassed but i like asking about an iron because I am curious about just how hot they get. is that ok?

[Kendra41]

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@Bruce43 wrote:

a hair dryer and iron seem weird so i put in a iron and a low cost hair dryer in the closet for business traveliers.

i have been renting out my apt and nobody ever opened the 2 boxes.

never have i seen a iron in a hotel.

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nice sharing!!

[Ashleigh80]

I guess it depends on the location. In the U.S. it very common and pretty much expected that there will be an iron in your hotel room. A mini fridge is also pretty standard.

[Helen3]

Hi @Jamie69

I think you have answered your own question - a hairdryer and iron don't cost that much but take up lots of room, particularly if you are only bringing in hand luggage.

My guests mainly use the hairdryer but I have had some requests to use the iron. 

[Andrea9]

@Jamie69

About 95% of my female guests use the dryer.

Don't have room for iron/ironing board in the room so don't offer it, and have never been asked.

[Richard1]

A hair dryer & iron are inexpensive and having them in your property illustrate that you have thought of the little things that just may save the day for a guest.  Many of my guests are visiting the area for a wedding or other formal event and an iron will help de-wrinkle their clothes from their suitcase.

[Lawrene0]

I'm always very grateful for an iron when I travel, @Jamie69. Get the sort that shuts off automatically. Just thinking of saving a future "how do I claim for burn marks" forum post... 🙂

[Elaine-and-Duane0]

@Jamie69  We hung up the guest hair dryer and it gets lots of use.  I also let guests use our iron and ironing board if they ask.  The more amenities the better as far as I am concerned.  

[Gerry-And-Rashid0]

@Jamie69

Yes, a hairdryer is useful and about 30% of our guests use it - they also appreciate not having to bring one with them if htey are just coming for the weekend with hand luggage. Less so an iron - think we have only ever been asked once if someone can use one.

[Andrew157]

Well we are having work done in our house and there is a lot of dust so for tyhe last two groups of guests I have ironed all the bedding for the super king bed in the apartment. So even if the guests don't use the iron the hosts might

[Branka-and-Silvia0]

@Jamie69

ikea has a small ironing board (JÄLL) which you put on the table when in use or fold and hang in the closet. It costs 5€, very cheap.

We have an iron and cheap hair dryer (10€) and our guest use them.

[Martin-and-Phuong0]

@Jamie69 Agree with @Elaine-and-Duane0 the more amenities the better.  In this case, a hair dryer is a basic necessity.  Women will appreciate it.  We store it underneath the bathroom sink cabinet.  As for the iron/iron board, it's not used as much as a hair dryer but it's still nice to have it available for guests when they do need it.  We store it in the closet.

I use to travel for work a lot and I like not having to pack a hair dryer or when an outfit gets wrinkled, I can take care of it because there's an iron/board. 

As you said, cost for these items are not that expensive and it will add to a great experience/comfort for your guests.

Phuong