Hotel Toiletries-What Do You Expect

foreveramum

I hope this is not too strange a question and I will be posting it on another board as well to try to get an idea from everyone.

When you stay in a hotel, either on business for an overnight stop or for a few days or more, what do you expect to have the hotel supply with regards to toiletries?

For example when we have stayed at some hotels, in the bathroom you have "mini shampoo, shower gel and soap" whilst in others you have a "mini pack". These normally consist of mini shampoo, gel, soap, slippers, toothbrush/paste, shoe shine and sometimes razor kit?

I have often wondered if all this is a waste or needed and would be intrigued to see if others feel the same or if you feel it should be standard in all hotels and guest houses?

withabix

It shouldn't be standard and it is a waste. You are paying through the nose for them anyway when they are supplied.

The dispensers on the wall for soap and shampoo/shower gel are a better idea.

dickydonkin

withabix wrote: »

It shouldn't be standard and it is a waste. You are paying through the nose for them anyway when they are supplied.

The dispensers on the wall for soap and shampoo/shower gel are a better idea.

I tend to agree as I always take the majority of my own toiletries anyway.

I don't see the need for sewing kits, combs, moisturisers, toothpaste etc. as many people bring their own preferred brands like me.

Of course items like these should be available on request in a situation for example where an airline has 'delayed' your luggage.

Once a bottle of shampoo or bar of soap has been opened, it is disposed of even of it has only been used once which is indeed a waste. Then there is the environmental impact.

Airline amenity kits is another example - again, toiletries should be available on request - but how many travellers have unused or unopened airline amenity kits left in their suitcases?

pelirocco

It depends on what you have paid for the hotel , I have stopped in one in Dubai that supplied loads of stuff , 3 times a day !!....but it was a very expensive hotel . Ive stayed in other basic ones where a bar of soap is about it , and thats fine by me as I take my own .
If I am staying in a 'luxury' hotel I do expect the toiletries to match

foreveramum

Thank you for your interesting replies so far. My question came about as I was staying in a couple of hotels recently and I found that I did not use all of the little bottles, nor did I use all the soap.

So I started to wonder if it was necessary and if so if another method was available. I am not sure about the dispenser because you feel that it may be un-hygienic?

pelirocco

dpassmore wrote: »

I tend to agree as I always take the majority of my own toiletries anyway.

I don't see the need for sewing kits, combs, moisturisers, toothpaste etc. as many people bring their own preferred brands like me.

Of course items like these should be available on request in a situation for example where an airline has 'delayed' your luggage.

Once a bottle of shampoo or bar of soap has been opened, it is disposed of even of it has only been used once which is indeed a waste. Then there is the environmental impact.

Airline amenity kits is another example - again, toiletries should be available on request - but how many travellers have unused or unopened airline amenity kits left in their suitcases?

Tbh , there are probably loads more things involved in a hotel stay that have a greater environmental impact , especially if it involves travel

malkie76

You folks are missing an obvious point - with current restrictions on liquids in carry-on, using hotel toiletries can mean that you don't need to faff around with small bottles of your own. If you frequently travel for a couple of days on business only taking hand-luggage with you then it's a very good idea.

However, I've seen more and more hotels adopt a fixed unit in the bathroom with replaceable shower-gel and shampoo which is probably environmentally a better option.

balletshoes

To be honest, I don't expect any toiletries in the rooms (unless I've been in those hotels before) - so when I do get them I'm pleasantly surprised .

mandyc

My daughter used to be cabin crew and has spent a lot of time in hotels all over the world. She used to bring home all the "freebies" in the room and use them for presents - a true moneysaver!!!

The best were La Source ones which were a midi size (bigger than the size usually found in hotels but not full size) which were supplied in Hiltons in the Far East I think.

dmg24

mandyc wrote: »

My daughter used to be cabin crew and has spent a lot of time in hotels all over the world. She used to bring home all the "freebies" in the room and use them for presents - a true moneysaver!!!

The best were La Source ones which were a midi size (bigger than the size usually found in hotels but not full size) which were supplied in Hiltons in the Far East I think.

A truly caring moneysaver would give them to the local womens shelter - I understand many cc do that.

Back to the question, it really depends on the hotel. I hate the dispenser things for hygiene reasons. I am always happy to see premium quality toiletries when I arrive in my room, and do use them.

mandyc

dmg24 wrote: »

A truly caring moneysaver would give them to the local womens shelter - I understand many cc do that.

Back to the question, it really depends on the hotel. I hate the dispenser things for hygiene reasons. I am always happy to see premium quality toiletries when I arrive in my room, and do use them.

She actually supported a charity for muscians in Cuba (don't ask me why!!) so I suppose what she saved in presents enabled her to donate to this charity.