Robes, again

[gillumhouse]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
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I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up.

I was thinking about this one today. I'm the type who might actually hang the robe back up and tie the sash just to put things back like I found them. Not good if the innkeeper needs to know it has been used and needs cleaning.
I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?
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You might hang the robe up but are most unlikely to tie the sash the same way. Some guests do hang them up, but none tie the sash. I do not think you really would do more than hang it up - just because you know the innkeeper will need to wash it and untying the sash would be extra work.

 

[Madeleine]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
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I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up.

I was thinking about this one today. I'm the type who might actually hang the robe back up and tie the sash just to put things back like I found them. Not good if the innkeeper needs to know it has been used and needs cleaning.
I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?
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The easiest way? To avoid panic with the housekeeping staff and constant calls to find out what to do? Wash them each time. Assume they were used. Better than not assuming that and finding out differently. Ewww.
BTW, you would put it back the way you found it? You'll find you are an anomoly. And this may just be around here, where we sometimes seem to have wild animals staying, but most guests leave everything right where it fell when they were done using it. Quilts? On the floor. Towels? Draped all over the room. Socks, undies, etc? In the bed. Don't even ask where the condoms end up.

 

[muirford]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
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I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up.

I was thinking about this one today. I'm the type who might actually hang the robe back up and tie the sash just to put things back like I found them. Not good if the innkeeper needs to know it has been used and needs cleaning.
I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?
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I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?

I have little laminated card mentioning that the robes are for sale and the price, hole-punched and tied with a ribbon through the loop on the robe and around the bar on the hanger. If it's off, then I know it's been used. One guy did tell me that he put the robe on with the hanger still attached, a la Carol Burnett in that very famous Went With the Wind sketch.

 

[Penelope]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
.

I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up.

I was thinking about this one today. I'm the type who might actually hang the robe back up and tie the sash just to put things back like I found them. Not good if the innkeeper needs to know it has been used and needs cleaning.
I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?
.

I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?

I have little laminated card mentioning that the robes are for sale and the price, hole-punched and tied with a ribbon through the loop on the robe and around the bar on the hanger. If it's off, then I know it's been used. One guy did tell me that he put the robe on with the hanger still attached, a la Carol Burnett in that very famous Went With the Wind sketch.
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I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?

I have little laminated card mentioning that the robes are for sale and the price, hole-punched and tied with a ribbon through the loop on the robe and around the bar on the hanger. If it's off, then I know it's been used. One guy did tell me that he put the robe on with the hanger still attached, a la Carol Burnett in that very famous Went With the Wind sketch.

I just lost 30 minutes of my life laughing/crying my way thru some of those clips! Thank you so much for posting that! I LOVED that show!!!

 

[JBloggs]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
.

I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up.

I was thinking about this one today. I'm the type who might actually hang the robe back up and tie the sash just to put things back like I found them. Not good if the innkeeper needs to know it has been used and needs cleaning.
I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?
.

I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up.

I was thinking about this one today. I'm the type who might actually hang the robe back up and tie the sash just to put things back like I found them. Not good if the innkeeper needs to know it has been used and needs cleaning.
I wonder how it would work to use a stick-on label to make a paper seal that would have to be broken to use the robe. Or, more trouble than it's worth?

You are not the only one. Most of our guests hang them back up.

 

[Hillbilly]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own.

 

[JBloggs]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own..

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own.

That is a good question.
A couple answers from me here at my inn:

1. I like to get girl friend getaways once in a while - sisters meeting half way
2. also honeymooners (both of these enjoy the robes).
3. I just delivered breakfast (first course and coffee) to a room and they were both wearing the robes.
4. We also have one detached bath guest room so they need the robes.
5. I think they look good in the rooms too, just another romantic touch. Niche, what is it? Here it is everything! The more I try to define it the more I am baffled, so although the experts say "Don't be all things to all people" I have to. I need to be.

Currently in one room we have a romantic escapade, in the other we have an Episcopal Priest and the spouse is also an Episcopal Priest and they are fasting for Ash Wednesday (so no breakfast in the dining room today). They are here to visit their kids and grandkids. I hope it can be a romantic getaway for them, vs the uncomfort inn up the road.
So to use the saying I often use "Absence of proof is not proof of absence" because no one has mentioned to robes not being there, no one has ever mentioned the robes BEING HERE. But I do know they use them, so that is the proof I have that guests enjoy them.
It's all fun.

 

[gillumhouse]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own..

I offered them in the beginning because I had 3 with a shared bath and told potential guests no streakers were allowed. Now I have them because they used to be only at the high-end places and I may be in Podunk but wanted to offer high-end stuff.
Adding: People like to relax in a robe or put one on after their shower before they go to bed. Robes take up a LOT of space in the suitcase so they like knowing robes are here. I absolutely tell them in the amenities that we have robes.

 

[egoodell]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own..

If you have never offered them, how do you know that they are not missed? Guests would not automatically tell you.
Some use them, some do not. We just tie the belt in a way that we know they have been used. They do not offer us any real additional work.
Riki

 

[Madeleine]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own..

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own.

You don't always know someone doesn't want something by not offering it.
We have them for our room with the detached bath. I've always considered them a luxury item and we're not a luxury property so we only have them for necessity because most guests don't travel with a robe and would have to get dressed to go to the bathroom at 2 AM. Or not.

 

[Hillbilly]

You have some great points. I might need to look into it. thank you!

 

[Samster]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own..

Bob, for me they were a relatively small investment for a big uptick in perception of luxury and amenities. I would say 75% or more of our guests used them, but the disclaimer for me is that we had jetted tubs and steam showers, so folks could have used them more than they would at a place that didn't have them.
I'm in the South so bought waffle weave robes, which also laundered well & dried very quickly. My one suite that had an extra but detached bath had robes in the second bedroom that were microfibor and a bit heavier.
Also, how many people pack a robe? So something to offer a guest for a little bit more pampering.

 

[Silverspoon]

II personally have never offered robes. I always thought that was kind of a personal thing. Just another thing to worry about. Why do you all feel the need to offer them? Maybe it's something that is popular where you are. I have never had a guest in 14 years of business want them. People do once in awhile bring their own..

We have them and people use them often. Most of our business is during the warmer months so the waffle weave Xlarge works well for most everyone. We do have plush terrycloth lined waffle robes that we selectively place in rooms during the winter. They are a bit more time to dry but we have had guests comment favorably on them. Are robes an absolute necessity? Will guests NOT come back because you don't offer robes? No. To me offering robes is like putting chocolates on the pillows....a nice touch but not a deal breaker if you don't .

 

[JBloggs]

You have some great points. I might need to look into it. thank you!.

Here is something for what it is worth.
The month of Feb we offered a BOGO special. 90% of these guests had never been to a B&B before. Every room used the robes, the entire month. We can make guesses as to why, #1 reason imo is that they were truly here for a romantic getaway, vs our many "traveling through" or here for a specific purpose guests. Also many of these guests spent more time IN THE ROOMS, again, vs out and about each day.

 

[gillumhouse]

You have some great points. I might need to look into it. thank you!.

Here is something for what it is worth.
The month of Feb we offered a BOGO special. 90% of these guests had never been to a B&B before. Every room used the robes, the entire month. We can make guesses as to why, #1 reason imo is that they were truly here for a romantic getaway, vs our many "traveling through" or here for a specific purpose guests. Also many of these guests spent more time IN THE ROOMS, again, vs out and about each day.
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My Friday night rez asked about robes when making the rez - but no one used them. Possibly because they arrived at 9 PM, went to dinner and it was almost 11 when they returned for the night - and then had a 6 AM breakfast. But he did ask about robes.......

 

[Arks]

My hotel here in Atlanta has robes that reach down to my knees. I feel ridiculous in the thing, like I'm in a mini skirt. Give me a real robe that reaches my shins, at least!

 

[Weaver]

My hotel here in Atlanta has robes that reach down to my knees. I feel ridiculous in the thing, like I'm in a mini skirt. Give me a real robe that reaches my shins, at least!.

My hotel here in Atlanta has robes that reach down to my knees. I feel ridiculous in the thing, like I'm in a mini skirt. Give me a real robe that reaches my shins, at least!

Maybe the folks in Hotlanta are SHORT!

 

[Highlands John]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
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Hope you folks don't mind me resurecting an old thread but...
Had robes in our rooms for people staying 2 nights or more for a couple of months now and I've been amazed how infrequently they get used.
I love a robe in a room, in the evening I like to have a nice shower and then put on a robe whilst watching TV, before I go to bed.
Think I'll start putting them in the room for everyone.

 

[egoodell]

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down..

We've put robes in our rooms in the past few weeks. Bought cotton ones from the comaany in the UK that specialises in hotel supplies called Out Of Eden, and we're very impressed so far with the quality.
Would be interested in what others think about the amount of extra washing this causes. At the moment we're only putting them in the rooms for people staying more than 1 night to keep the extra washing down.

I have them in all rooms. they are not used that often here to worry about the extra laundry. I tie the sash in my own way to know they have been used - in case they actually hang them up. I can toss them in with the towels usually. If I have 2 or morew robes, I make them another load. They dry in one cycle.
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Hope you folks don't mind me resurecting an old thread but...
Had robes in our rooms for people staying 2 nights or more for a couple of months now and I've been amazed how infrequently they get used.
I love a robe in a room, in the evening I like to have a nice shower and then put on a robe whilst watching TV, before I go to bed.
Think I'll start putting them in the room for everyone.
.

Hope you folks don't mind me resurecting an old thread but...
Had robes in our rooms for people staying 2 nights or more for a couple of months now and I've been amazed how infrequently they get used.
I love a robe in a room, in the evening I like to have a nice shower and then put on a robe whilst watching TV, before I go to bed.
Think I'll start putting them in the room for everyone.

We put them in all rooms. We tie the sash in a way to determine if they have been used and need to be washed. They get used about 1/3 of the time.
I like having a robe, myself.
RIki

 

[Generic]

I have poly robes. They feel nice and they wash and dry quickly. The cotton ones really add to my workload.