What items in a hotel are allowed to be taken home?
Bottled water, tea bags, and instant coffee
In most hotels around the world—whether luxury or budget—guests are usually given two complimentary bottles of bottled water each day. You can find them in the minibar, on the desk, or near the cup holder in the bathroom. In addition, instant coffee and tea bags are also free items that you may take with you after checking out if you wish. According to a survey in the UK, these are also the items guests most commonly take away, with a total value of around £3 million each year.
Travel guidebooks, brochures, and maps
If you want to spend your free time sightseeing but are not sure where to go, you can head down to the lobby and look for brochures placed near the reception desk for reference. At the same time, front desk staff can provide information about attractions, dining options, and entertainment, as well as offer free travel guidebooks and maps.
Items you should avoid using in guesthouses and hotels
Bath towels
Although bath towels are provided in hotels and are usually washed, it is unclear whether they are properly sterilized. If some towels have previously been used by guests with skin conditions, there is a risk of skin infection. Therefore, when traveling and staying in hotels, it is best to use towels that you bring yourself whenever possible.
Electric kettles
Drinking hot water is a common habit in our country, so electric kettles are a familiar appliance in many hotels. However, these kettles are often not cleaned regularly, and some inconsiderate guests may boil various inappropriate items in them. As a result, it may be better not to use hotel kettles.
Slippers
The slippers mentioned here are not disposable slippers, but reusable ones. These slippers are rarely washed thoroughly. When traveling, try to bring your own slippers as much as possible—this is not only cleaner and more hygienic, but also helps reduce waste from disposable items.
