@Lizzie
The extra touch that guests seem to appreciate the most (even though it costs next to nothing) is the welcome blackboard with their name on it. Almost everyone loves that.
I also put these in the rooms as standard:
- Carafe of fresh water + glass in the room
- Useful toiletry minis, including things like sewing kit, nail files, shower caps, shoe shine etc. (as well as the full sized body wash/shampoo/conditioner/hand soap in the bathrooms)
- A selection of magazines. When I still travelled (pre-Covid), I would pick up magazines in different languages, so I try to include magazine's in the guest's language if I have them
- Travel adaptors
- Plug in air fresheners, which they can use or not, whatever suits
- Some sort of little dish or tray for keys, small items of jewellery, loose change etc.
- A letter rack with guidebooks, maps, timetables, tourist brochures, discount vouchers and local takeaway menus
- Extra duvets and pillows should they be needed
Some rooms also have:
- Selection of books (travel and English classics are popular)
- Hot water bottle
- Eye mask & ear plugs
- Laundry basket