What are the items included in the guest room linens

Guestroom linens are textile products in hotel rooms that come into direct contact with guests, primarily designed to meet the comfort and functionality needs of the stay experience. While hotels of different grades may vary in linen materials, quantity, and types, the core categories remain largely the same. Below is a main classification of guestroom linens and common items:

I. Bedding Linens (Core Sleep System)

Bedding linens are the core of guestroom linens, directly impacting guests' sleep quality. They typically include the following categories:

1.Bed Sheets

Divided into bottom sheets and top sheets. The bottom sheet wraps the mattress for anti-slip fixation; the top sheet is placed over the bottom sheet, close to the guest's body.

2.Duvet Covers

Used to wrap duvet inserts, with button, zipper, or tie designs at the opening for easy removal and washing.

3.Pillowcases

Including standard pillowcases (fitted directly over pillow inserts) and protective pillowcases (wrapped around pillow inserts to prevent dust and stains, extending the pillow's lifespan).

4.Duvet Inserts

Classified by season: summer cool quilts, spring/autumn quilts, winter quilts. Common materials include down, silk, and fiber, offering different levels of warmth.

5.Pillow Inserts

Common types: down pillows, memory foam pillows, fiber pillows, latex pillows. Some hotels provide functional pillows such as cervical pillows or pregnancy pillows.

6.Fitted Sheets

All-in-one sheets that cover the mattress, with elastic bands at the corners for anti-slip fixation, commonly used in hotels.

7.Bed Runners / Valances

Decorative linens placed at the foot of the bed for dust prevention or aesthetic enhancement, often made of silk or cotton.

II. Bathroom Linens (Specialized Bathroom Textiles)

Bathroom linens are textiles used by guests after washing or bathing, emphasizing water absorption and softness. Common categories include:

1.Bath Towels

Largest in size (commonly 140cm×70cm), used to dry the body after bathing. Some hotels offer robe-style bath towels (with buttons or ties).

2.Face Towels

Medium-sized (commonly 50cm×90cm), used for washing faces and drying hands, sometimes also serving as "hand towels" (some hotels distinguish between face towels and hand towels).

3.Bath Mats / Floor Towels

Laid at the door of the bathtub or shower area for water absorption and slip prevention, made of thick materials (e.g., coral fleece, pure cotton), approximately 50cm×80cm in size.

4.Hand Towels

Smallest in size (commonly 30cm×30cm), used for wiping the mouth or hands. Some hotels replace hand towels with face towels to simplify categories.

5.Bathrobes

A hotel standard, usually made of pure cotton or waffle fabric, provided for guests to wear after bathing, available in long-sleeved and short-sleeved styles.

III. Quality and Management Key Points for Linens

1.Material Selection

High-end hotels often use pure cotton above 60 threads or bamboo-cotton blends for softness and breathability; budget hotels prefer 40-thread pure cotton or polyester-cotton blends (abrasion-resistant and easy to wash).

2.Hygiene Standards

Must comply with the Regulations on Hygiene Management of Public Places, undergo high-temperature washing (above 60℃) and disinfection, with a mite residue limit ≤100CFU/g.

3.Wear and Tear Control

Mark washing times (e.g., discard after 200+ washes), distinguish old and new linens by color or woven labels to avoid mixing and ensure a consistent experience.

Through clear classification and refined management, guestroom linens not only meet guests' functional needs but also serve as a key showcase for the hotel's brand image. For example, luxury hotels often convey a sense of opulence through high-thread-count pure cotton linens and customized embroidered logos, while budget hotels prioritize linen durability and ease of maintenance.