Having a guest in your home is special! You have the opportunity to greet family and friends by making them feel welcomed and appreciated. One important way to do this is to prepare a room for your guests. To prepare your room, you will need to have guest room essentials that make your guests feel at home.
In our home, we often have guests in our home during the summer and winter holidays. They travel several hours to visit us, so I want to make their visit extra special. I often think, “What makes a good guest bedroom?” This has allowed me to think of and brainstorm guest room essentials.
Read below to see what every guest room should have and also be sure to grab your FREE Guest Room Checklist!
1. Clean Room (Vacuum, dust, clear spaces)
Always give your guests the experience of a “hotel room feeling” by first giving them a clean guest bedroom. Before they arrive be sure to clean the room. Vacuum or sweep the room. If needed dust the furniture, clean the walls, clean the windows, and wipe down the door. The room should also be clean of any trash and clutter.
2. Comfortable Mattress
Provide your guests with a comfortable mattress. If the mattress is not in the best condition and replacing the entire mattress is too pricey, consider purchasing a mattress topper.
3. Clean Linen
Place clean linen on the bed before your guests arrive (Don’t forget to sanitize the mattress). If you want to go the extra mile, place white sheets on the bed.
This will definitely make your guests feel like they are staying in a hotel.
4. Extra Blankets And A Fan
Depending on your guests’ preference, they may be cold or hot-natured. Place extra blankets in your guest bedroom for guests that are cold natured. Also, provide a fan in the room for guests who prefer a cooler room at night.
5. Wi-Fi Network and Password
Provide your guests with a written copy of your Wi-Fi information. Although their main goal is to spend time with you and your family during their stay, they will also utilize their phones, tablets, and computers during their stay.
6. Travel Size amenities
Many guests forget to pack their personal hygiene items. Guest room toiletries to include in the guest room are toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, a shaver, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. Travel size items can be found at any local store.
7. Clean Towels
Your guests will need clean sets of towels. Provide a clean set for each guest.
8. Closet space or an empty drawer
Depending on how long your guests stay with you, they may have several suitcases. Clear a space in the dresser. This will allow your guest to unpack their suitcases and have a place to their clothes . This is another tip that makes them truly feel like a welcomed guest.
If you can, provide a clear space in your closet with empty hangers to allow your guests the ability to hang their clothes.
9.Access to bathroom
Show your guests the bathroom that they will be using during their stay at your home. Be sure to also clean the bathroom before your guests’ arrival.
Tip: If they will be using a shared bathroom (children’s bathroom), allow your children to use your bathroom to give your guest privacy during their stay.
10.Water
Fill the room with a few bottles of water for your guests. This is another feature that will make your guest bedroom feel like a hotel room.
11.TV
At night before they retire to bed, your guests may want to relax and watch TV. If you have an extra television, place one in the guestroom.
12.Nightstand
Place a small nightstand by the bed. This gives your guests a place to place their medicine, phones, glasses, and other small personal items.
13.Gift or Guest Room Essentials basket
I saved the best for last! Make sure to give your guest a personalized gift. This can be as simple as a handwritten letter which lets them know how grateful you are for their presence.
If you really want to upgrade your personalized gift, purchase a basket that will serve as a guest room essentials basket. Add specific treats that your guests love. Candy, nuts, drinks, chips, and candles, coffee, and tea are great gifts to place in the basket. Don’t forget to include your toiletry items too!
Guest Room Essentials Final Thoughts
This article included guest room essentials. Treat your guests like royalty by including the guest room essentials discussed.
I would love to hear what you place in your guest room to welcome then into your home.
Click HERE for your FREE guest room essentials list!
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