What Makes A Perfect Towel?

As a hotelier, the comfort of your guests is of the upmost importance. And one item that catches the attention of any guests is the towels. There is a large market for towels out there, how do you decipher which is best to purchase? Hotels4Humanity is here to help.

What should the material be?

 Egyptian cotton: Egypt is known for producing the best type of quality material. This type of fiber is long and therefore holds more moisture. This material is good for small bath towels and less for full size bath towels because the extra-long fibers means it will hold more moisture and take longer to dry. The material is incredibly soft, which is always a plus.Good question and perhaps the answer is too simple, cotton. Cotton has shown to be the softest and most absorbent type of material in multiple tests. There are many different ways cotton is woven into the material that makes the soft fluffy towels.

•  Turkish cotton: a very similar material to the Egyptian cotton, Turkish cotton is also extremely soft and has long fibers to absorb more moisture. Towels woven from this material are thick and lush. It is also more efficient in drying which makes the material more suitable for towels. It also is a very soft material to the touch.
• Pima/Supima cotton: this type of material is widely manufactured and distributed in the US and is what most towels are made of. Pima is very comparable to Egyptian cotton for its long cotton fibers and great absorbency quality.

Does it matter how it was made?

It does, the way cotton is constructed to create towels make a difference in the weight and feel of the finished material. Towels that are soft and durable yet absorbent are the best towels.

• Combed cotton: as it sounds, this process combs through the cotton fibers and removes the shorter bits. The end result is a fine, sheen type of cotton material that is best for clothing rather than towels.
• Ring-spun: Unlike the combed process, the short and long fibers are spun and woven together during the ring spun process. Doing so creates a more durable and soft material which serves better for towels.
• Terry cotton: you may have encountered this material when stepping on a plush bath mat. Terry cotton has extra fibers woven in loops to absorb more water and has a bouncier feel. 

Does color affect softness?

According to a news article done by the Seattle Times sometime back, white is the perfect color. The logic behind that article is that unlike colored fibers, there is no worry of fading. Colored towels should not be the focal point of a bathroom, the lights, fixtures, wallpaper, etc should all be eye catching and the towels white. If color, decorated towels want to be added then they should not be for use, only display. The article was not wrong, and had several good points. Colored towels are not as long lasting as neutral colors like white, cream and beige. Spots can develop over time and the color can fade. Since the fibers had to be dyed to achieve the color then the fibers have been more processed and therefore have a short life span. 

Do not let that discourage you, however, if colors enhance your brand or add a special touch, just be vigilant of the cons!

Hotels4Humanity has many quality towels on our site. 

Westpoint is one of our best brands, they have some plush luxury towels that come as a package deal and are a grab as does their branch off Martex with these Brentwood towels. If you are looking for some summer colors to fit the season, these go just perfect. We just had an entire blog on the allure of striped towels, Westpoint offers some of those too that are ideal pool and beach towels.

1888 Mills does not fall far behind with their selection of great towels. This towel, called new horizons is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. And this white and beige towels falls right into what was mentioned above about color. 1888 Mills also carries their own colored towels, with these very beachy colors made of 86% cotton and 14% polyester to make this perfect blend of Terry towels.

So what is the perfect towel?

The perfect towel, in our humble opinion, is made of fine spun cotton such as Egyptian, Turkish, and Supima. Light and neutral colored towels are less processed and will not fade, therefore lasting a good amount of time. Although softness is always important when choosing a towel, its maintenance is equally important. Consider how the cotton is constructed, because thicker, plusher towels may be nice at glance but they will weigh more with moisture and are harder to maintain. 

Whatever you choose, keep our site in mind for premium, luxurious towels for all your hotelier needs!

What Makes A Perfect Towel? posted first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/
What Makes A Perfect Towel? published first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/

Product Spotlight: Kartri

Perhaps the most underrated piece of equipment is the shower curtain. A shower curtain can easily make or break the appurtenance of your bathroom. Much like the curtains hanging in the rooms or lobby, it dresses up a room and sets a tone. Hotels4Humanity carries a great selection of shower curtains to choose one, including the brand Kartri. 

Kartri Sales Company has been in the business for a while, since 1975 in fact. It was established by a couple, Michael and Josephine Goskowski in Pennsylvania and the business quickly flourished to become a family empire. Their two daughters, Karen and Tricia, whom the company was named after took up their parent’s mantel. To this day, Katri is known all over the world for their products. They specialize in selling to the hospitality sector worldwide but their products can also be found by average consumers on popular sites such as Amazon. This company is the expert when it comes to shower curtains but their company extends beyond that and also offer accessories, bathrobes, bath slippers, top of the bed products and custom accessories to order.

There’s a reason Kartri’s shower curtains has reached the success it has. Hotels4Humanity boasts several styles and colors of the brand. Perhaps an all-time favorite is the extra heavy-duty 10 gauge vinyl Sure Check Shower Curtains. The colors are incredibly vibrant and can make any bathroom pop! From the tranquil color of blush to the harder edge color of smoke and black, these curtains accomplish style and utility. They are also flame resistant and self-extinguishable (for if the worst were to happen) as well as “stain resistant, anti-static, odor resistant, antimicrobial, and economical shower curtains.” Do we need to say more?

If solid, bold colors are more of your liking then check out the Dobbie, polyester shower curtain with sewn eyelets. As best described, “All fabric shower curtains are constructed with a reinforced triple folded heading, one and three-eighths inches in width, reinforced with a strip of no tear buckram, with one-half inch sewn eyelets. Side hems are one-inch width double fold. Bottom hems are reversed so as not to hinder the flow-off of soap and water.” This product can also be made to order.

Elegance meets chic in the Vision Check Sheer shower curtain. The look is incredibly modern and is made of 100% polyester sheer checkered squares and embedded with a water repellent coating. This type of curtain complements a wide range of bathroom styles and could be the perfect touch for your inn’s bathrooms.

Another dear favorite is the 6 Gauge Vintaff vinyl shower curtain with metal grommets. The colors are refreshing and perfect for spring and summer. The grommets are rust proof and no stich or perforation is seen on the curtain. Our favorite is the popping green color!

If you want some texture to your curtain the Marquise polyester shower curtain has exactly that. Made out of 100% polyester 150 denier diamond pattern and with water repellent coating, it comes in cream white and beautiful beige.

This is only sliver of the products Kartri has on Hotels4Humanity, be sure to visit the entire line up. And if you are interested in their products as a whole, their official website can be found here.

Thank you for reading this week’s edition of Hotels4Humanity blog and be sure to check out our other posts for tips and tricks for hoteliers.  

Product Spotlight: Kartri posted first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/
Product Spotlight: Kartri published first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/

​Save Money and Help the Environment by Recycling Hotel Mattresses

Any hotel owner knows that mattresses don’t last forever. To ensure guest comfort, they need to be replaced on a regular basis.

Where do Hotel Beds go?

Most mattresses end up at the dump. An estimated 50,000 mattresses end up in landfills every day, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. “Getting rid of mattresses in a responsible way isn’t easy,” says the President of International Sleep Products. Most landfills don’t want old mattresses because they take up a lot of space, are difficult to crush, and often jam machinery.

However, there are third parties that will buy used bedding from retailers. This may be an effortless way of getting rid of old mattresses, but there are several disadvantages that come with this process. Most of these renovators just sew a cover over a used mattress, making no effort to properly sterilize the bedding, and then deceive customers into thinking they’re getting a brand-new mattress.

The solution is to recycle old mattresses, which is a responsible way of disposing of used bedding and also conserves resources. The Hilton hotel chain began recycling mattresses in 2012, and since 2015 the program has kept nearly 1 million pounds of waste out of landfills. 95% of each mattress, box spring and bed frame recycled by Hilton are turned into new products.

During 2017, Hilton did a hotel-wide mattress recycling at their property in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. This resulted in 2,725 mattresses and box springs being recycled within a month, which also stopped a total of 187,230 pounds of waste from entering landfills.

How can recycling a hotel mattress help?

Recycling hotel mattresses can produce new materials in several diverse ways, USA Today says. Soft commodities such as foam and fiber are turned into carpet padding, pet bedding, insulation, pillow stuffing, mats, and oil filters. Metal and box springs are sold to steel mills where they are used in tools, construction materials, and car parts. Cotton is recycled to make linen papers and oil spill containment. Recycled wood is used to make flooring, wood pallets, mulch, compost, and pressed wood.

“You never know, you could be walking on a floor or sitting in a car made with parts of a mattress from a Hilton property you once stayed at,” says Randy Gaines, Hilton executive.

Not only is recycling hotel mattresses good for the environment, it is good for a hotels budget. Since landfills are taking less and increasing their prices, it’s becoming less expensive to recycle.

Is it time to replace your hotel mattresses? Hotels4Humanity can help. With a wide selection of bedding and other accessories, Hotels4Humanity can help with all your hotel needs. Visit https://www.hotels4humanity.com/bedding-and-accessories/ to learn more. 

​Save Money and Help the Environment by Recycling Hotel Mattresses posted first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/
​Save Money and Help the Environment by Recycling Hotel Mattresses published first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/

find-the-perfect-five-star-hotel

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip it’s important that you choose a hotel that’s right for you. A quality hotel will offer a spectacular view, fine dining choices, itinerary assistance, and top-notch service and support. When choosing a five-star hotel you should consider what they have to offer, and how this meets your vacation needs. The level of service offered, dining options, amenities, accommodations and facilities, and the atmosphere are all things that need to be considered when choosing the right hotel for you.

Level of service

At a five-star hotel, guests are always treated with respect and courtesy. At check-in, you will be greeted with a friendly smile and pristine customer service. Doors will always be left open for you, and the staff will be there to help with any of your vacation needs. The staff will also pay attention to all your needs, and make sure you are provided with anything you might need during your stay. Additionally, a concierge will be provided to ensure anything you want is provided within a timely manner. Employees will be able to provide additional services such as arranging transportation, making dinner reservations, providing detailed directions to any local destination, and getting tickets for your entertainment at places like the theater. Your satisfaction during your stay will be the staffs number one priority.

Dining

A quality five-star hotel will have several dining options to choose from, including award winning cuisine and wine. You will be served with the finest food made by renowned chefs with years of experience. Any five-star hotel will have wine cellars stocked full of the most exclusive labels. To top off your dining experience, connoisseurs will have around the clock access to gourmet cheeses, chocolates, and pastries. There will also be several casual dining options offering kids menus, pool side bars, and patio seating. Furthermore, there will be gourmet room service available at anytime day or night to ensure you have best dining experience during your stay.

Amenities

During your stay at a five-star hotel you will have access to a vast number of amenities including so many options that you might find yourself having a tough time leaving your room. Guest rooms will be stocked full of the most desirable amenities such as flat screen HD TVs with cable access, whirlpool tubs and jacuzzis, high-speed internet, heated bathroom tiles, and the most luxurious bedding the hotel has to offer. There will also be several amenities offered outside your room that include spas, salons, dry cleaning services, gyms featuring the most modern exercise equipment, indoor pools and saunas, health clubs, and so much more.

Accommodations and Facilities

Any quality hotel can be spotted through a simple room inspection. At a five-star hotel you can expect dust free rooms, fresh bed linens and scented sheets. The guest rooms and bathrooms will have a spacious design and an overall refreshing smell. Windows offering a magnificent view will also be featured filling your room with natural light. Not only are five-star hotels great for vacations, they are also the perfect location to host an event or business trip. If it’s a business trip you’re planning, meeting rooms will be provided that are perfect for conferences, business meetings, and trade shows. Additionally, expanded facilities offer spacious locations for hosting events such as weddings, reunions, or parties. Five-star hotels will also have caterers and event planners available to ensure your event meets all your expectations.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere is the overall impression the hotel leaves its visitors with. This may include the level of service offered, building design and décor, and even the landscape which should all come together to leave guests with a pleasant visit. Your stay at a five-star hotel should be a pleasurable experience, leaving you relaxed and stress free during your stay. When choosing the hotel that is right for you, it’s important to take into consideration your personal needs and what the hotel has to offer that can meet these needs.

There are many things in everyday life that we take for granted and assume will be provided during our stay at a quality hotel. This might include things like bath towels, soaps and shampoos, and other basic items we use on a day to day basis. Even though it’s possible to bring some of these things with you, there are many essential items that would be impossible to pack during your trip such as beds and showers. Other items such as luggage racks, information binders, and ice buckets will always be provided at a quality hotel.

Perhaps consider making a list of everything you know you will need during your stay so that you can compare it to what the hotel has to offer. This will make it easier to eliminate hotels that don’t meet your basic needs and leave you with a greater chance of finding the hotel that is perfect for you. Any luxury hotel will have all the right products to ensure its guest feel at home during their stay.

If you enjoyed this article, visit https://www.hotels4humanity.com/blog for more helpful hotel related content. 

find-the-perfect-five-star-hotel posted first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/
find-the-perfect-five-star-hotel published first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/

​Luxury Hotels' In-Room Beauty Amenities

Sіnсе a hоtеl іѕ mоrе thаn just a рlасе tо lay уоur hеаd аt nіght, your hоtеl сhоісе іѕ often the single mоѕt important аѕресt оf уоur vacation оr business trip. A ԛuаlіtу hоtеl offers уоu a bеаutіful view of the city, a сhоісе оf fіnе dіnіng аnd assistance wіth wоrkіng оut уоur іtіnеrаrу, аѕ well аѕ impeccable ѕеrvісе and support. Evеrуоnе lіkеѕ to take оff аnd just chill оut and rеlаx, bе раmреrеd tо thеіr hearts соntеnt аnd nоt have a care in thе world. If money is nо оbjесt thеrе аrе рlеntу of luxurіоuѕ hotels аll оvеr thе world thаt аllоw you tо dо juѕt this. A fіvе star hоtеl will еmbоdу аll оf thеѕе fеаturеѕ. Hеrе аrе 5 top qualities tо соnѕіdеr when сhооѕіng уоur luxurу hоtеl.

Lеvеl оf Sеrvісе

At a fіvе ѕtаr hotel, each guеѕt іѕ trеаtеd with thе utmоѕt respect and courtesy; dооrѕ аrе ореnеd for you, staff аt сhесk-іn will grееt you wіth a warm ѕmіlе and рrоmрt аttеntіоn tо your еvеrу nееd wіll be рrоvіdеd. At luxurу hоtеlѕ a соnсіеrgе is provided tо mаkе sure уоu gеt what уоu wаnt when you wаnt it. This ѕkіllеd еmрlоуее can аrrаngе air trаnѕроrtаtіоn, dіnnеr rеѕеrvаtіоnѕ, рrоvіdе directions, аrrаngе lосаl trаnѕроrtаtіоn аnd gеt уоu tісkеtѕ tо thе thеаtrе.

Dining

Luxurу hotels don’t have оnе dіnіng еѕtаblіѕhmеnt for you to сhооѕе frоm. Thеу hаvе several. Fine dining rеѕtаurаntѕ оffеr аwаrd winning cuisine and wine. Chеfѕ hаvе уеаrѕ of training аnd are rеnоwnеd fоr thеіr аbіlіtу to сrаft gourmet mеаlѕ. Wіnе сеllаrѕ аrе ѕtосkеd wіth the mоѕt еxсluѕіvе and ѕоught аftеr lаbеlѕ, while соnnоіѕѕеurѕ wіll hаvе ассеѕѕ to gоurmеt сhосоlаtеѕ, cheeses аnd раѕtrіеѕ. Fіvе ѕtаr hоtеlѕ also boast a numbеr оf casual dining establishments with ѕресіаl mеnuѕ fоr сhіldrеn including рооl side bаrѕ and раtіо seating. Fіvе ѕtаr luxury hotels еvеn offer gоurmеt rооm ѕеrvісе fоr guеѕtѕ at any tіmе оf thе dау оr nіght.

Amenities

Fіvе ѕtаr hоtеlѕ rеаllу shine іn thеіr аmеnіtіеѕ, offering ѕо mаnу орtіоnѕ guеѕtѕ won’t wаnt to lеаvе thеіr rооm. Some оf thеѕе оffеrіngѕ may include flаt screen HDTV’s with cable access, hіgh ѕрееd Intеrnеt ассеѕѕ, whіrlрооl tubѕ, соffее mаkеrѕ, Jacuzzis, hеаtеd bathroom tiles and luxurіоuѕ bеddіngѕ. Throughout thе rest of thе hоtеl guests mау have ассеѕѕ tо ѕраѕ, salons, drу сlеаnіng ѕеrvісеѕ, gаmе rooms, exercise rооmѕ, іndооr pools, saunas, hеаlth сlubѕ аnd muсh mоrе.

Aссоmmоdаtіоnѕ/Fасіlіtіеѕ

Onе оf thе еаѕіеѕt wауѕ tо ѕроt a luxury hоtеl іѕ thrоugh a room inspection. Rooms ѕhоuld be frее of duѕt, bed lіnеnѕ fresh аnd both the guеѕtrооm and bathroom dеѕіgn ѕhоuld bе ѕрасіоuѕ. Sсеntеd sheets, рlеаѕаntlу fragranced rооmѕ and wіndоwѕ overlooking thе best views оf thе сіtу аrе аll aspects to lооk for. Not just fоr vасаtіоnіng, fіvе ѕtаr hоtеlѕ аrе vеrу оftеn thе bеѕt рlасе tо hоѕt аn еvеnt. Thоѕе trаvеllіng оn business may lооk fоr luxurу hоtеlѕ thаt feature mееtіng rооmѕ. Thеѕе аrе іdеаl fоr hоldіng соnfеrеnсеѕ, trаdе shows аnd general buѕіnеѕѕ mееtіngѕ. Thоѕе рlаnnіng a ѕосіаl event can use thеѕе еxраndеd fасіlіtіеѕ fоr wеddіngѕ, раrtіеѕ and reunions. Hotel саtеrеrѕ аnd еvеnt planners ѕhоuld be оn thе рrеmіѕеѕ tо еnѕurе a perfect еvеnt.

Atmоѕрhеrе

Atmоѕрhеrе refers tо thе оvеrаll іmрrеѕѕіоn a luxury hotel lеаvеѕ its vіѕіtоrѕ with. Thе level оf service, available аmеnіtіеѕ, аttеntіоn to detail аnd еvеn the buіldіng design, dесоr and lаndѕсаріng must соmbіnе tо сrеаtе a рlеаѕаntlу memorable vіѕіt.

Overall, whеn іt соmеѕ tо a luxury fіvе ѕtаr hotel the bоttоm line should bе about еnhаnсіng уоur pleasure аnd keeping you relaxed and stress frее. When mаkіng уоur choice соnѕіdеr thеѕе five ԛuаlіtіеѕ as wеll as уоur реrѕоnаl nееdѕ tо еnѕurе thе perfect luxurу hоtеl fоr you.

Aѕ part оf our еvеrуdау lіvеѕ, wе take most оf thе рrоduсtѕ wе use for granted. Whеn wе trаvеl, we assume a lot of thе рrоduсtѕ wе uѕе іn оur еvеrуdау lіvеѕ will be іn оur hоtеl rooms. Fоr example, tоwеlѕ are luxury hotel supplies wе uѕе еvеrуdау аt home. On the оthеr hаnd, there аrе еvеrуdау hоtеl ѕuррlіеѕ we cannot bring with uѕ аѕ іt'ѕ nоt рrасtісаl, ѕuсh аѕ beds, pillows, bed linen аnd bed sheets. Mоѕt hоtеlѕ оffеr these іtеmѕ, аnd mаnу оthеrѕ, as a соurtеѕу to thеіr guеѕtѕ. Still other hоtеl supplies, ѕuсh as luggаgе rасkѕ, information binders аnd ісе buсkеtѕ are helpful amenities whеn уоu'rе in a lоdgе but unnесеѕѕаrу when уоu'rе аt hоmе.

Obviously wе know not еvеrуthіng will bе included because it’s not home, іt'ѕ a guеѕt room. Whеn уоu'rе ѕеаrсhіng fоr hotels, іt'ѕ іmроrtаnt tо mаkе a list, or at least bе mindful, оf уоur nееdѕ rеlаtіvе to what’s оffеrеd. If уоu need rоll аwау beds or other amenities, уоu can еlіmіnаtе hоtеlѕ if thеу don’t mееt your bаѕіс nееdѕ.

Furthermore, Luxury hotels that want to beat the competition should provide in-room beauty amenities which can be gotten with just a click. You should ensure to give your clients a lovely first-time impression and they would surely come back with the whole family. Take that unique step today, the success of your business lies in your ability to satisfy your customer’s needs while making them feel at home. 

​Luxury Hotels’ In-Room Beauty Amenities posted first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/
​Luxury Hotels’ In-Room Beauty Amenities published first on https://www.hotels4humanity.com/