Now that you are staying in a hotel, will you still take away a lot of supplies?
A friend who is a hotel connoisseur said that he recently threw away a large number of expired toiletries that he indulged in when he stayed in hotels“Check-out Ceremony” was taken away in one fell swoop.
In fact, she barely uses these supplies. Every time I go home with large and small bags of bottles and cans, I put them in the storage cabinet and forget about them. Many shampoos that have been stored for a long time have changed color and emitted an unpleasant smell.
Similarly “it would be a pity to throw it away if it is useless” include toothbrushes, shavers and other care sets. These disposable items are inconvenient to use for a long time, and it is especially useless to pile them up at home.
Rather than just taking things for the sake of taking them and stuffing the suitcase with messy things, MISS feels that taking away truly valuable items as souvenirs is a more appropriate choice.
Part 01
Room card, doll, luggage tag
A must-have three-piece suit for hotel connoisseurs
The room card is an indispensable collection for hotel owners. It is not only a souvenir of your stay, but also a proof of checking in to the hotel. MISS will take one with her every time she checks out.
Some people use special card books to collect room cards of different brands, while others frame the room cards to create their own travel art.
So far, the number of MISS room cards has reached three books without knowing it. Looking at each card, I can always recall the excitement and joy of checking into each hotel.
Luxury hotels also like to make a fuss about luggage tags. For example, at the luxurious Aman, when you check out, the butlers will tie a luggage tag to your suitcase with the hotel name engraved on it.
Collecting all Aman luggage tags should be every Aman Junkie’s dream.
Bvlgari’s luggage tags are also worthy of praise. Like the Bulgari model in Dubai, not only does the leather feel quite smooth, but the soft beige color also touches my heart.
The mascot dolls of each hotel are also treasures that MISS will definitely take away.
The Ritz-Carlton Lion King, the Conrad Bear and Duck, the St. Regis Butler Bear, the JW Marriott Griffon… When I saw these cute dolls, I had only one thought in my mind: “Take it home.”
Especially my beloved Ritz-Carlton, the mighty Lion King logo is transformed into a cute little lion, and it will also be put on the characteristic clothing of each hotel to reflect the unique local customs.
Part 02
“Bag” brings good memories
To say that the most items taken away by MISS are the various bags in the hotel.
Most hotels will put a paper shopping bag in the cloakroom to facilitate guests to store items.
These paper bags are of high quality and are as good as luxury shopping bags. Every time you pack something and take it home, you can fold it and reuse it.
There are also hotels that provide eco-friendly handbags, which are not only more durable, but also look good.
The canvas bag from Capella at Tufu Bay in Hainan is very popular with me because it is elegant and natural. The bag at Aman Yihe is also of the same style, but the pattern uses Chinese embroidery, which is more grand.
When commuting on a daily basis, just pick a bag to go out, which is versatile and worry-free.
More advanced, it is a beach bag for a luxury resort.
From hand-woven handbags by craftsmen to unique hemp rope bags, luxury brands are taking bags to new heights. There is no need to think about what equipment to bring when you are on vacation, the hotel has already prepared it for you.
I still remember that at the Nautilus Resort in the Maldives, I was amazed by their beach bags. Made of high-quality materials and with a sense of design, it is like a fashionable item. It is quite photogenic when worn on the body and photographed casually.
In addition to shopping bags, laundry bags in the closet are also worth taking away.
When I’m on a business trip, I’ll pack the clothes I don’t have time to change in laundry bags. These bags won’t be wasted when I get home, and they can be used to pack shoes the next time I go out.
The laundry bags in good hotels often use cloth bags, which are quite durable. I always have hotel fabric laundry bags in my suitcase, which are very useful for dividing clothes.
Part 03
These small objects
Also worth taking away
Stationery & Postcards
Some high-end hotels will place some customized stationery in the guest rooms, such as sticky notes, pens, etc., with the hotel’s logo or characteristic pattern printed on them.
These stationery are both practical and good souvenirs. Many hoteliers are keen to collect signature pens of various brands.
In addition, the hotel’s postcards are not to be missed. Send a special postcard to a friend to convey the joy of your trip.
Handwritten welcome letter
If I encounter a welcome letter written by a hotel friend, I will definitely take it with me as a souvenir.
I once received a special welcome letter when I celebrated my birthday at St. Regis Changsha. A young lady drew detailed illustrations for me and paired it with handwritten birthday wishes.
I still keep this greeting card. Even though the paper is slightly yellowed, the sincere sentiments in it are unforgettable.
Brochure & Hotel Guide
Some hotels will place introductory brochures and local guides in guest rooms to help guests better understand the hotel facilities and surrounding environment.
Not only are these materials useful, they are often beautifully designed. For example, the brochure of The Peninsula Hong Kong, at first glance, the pictures are delicate and look like fairy tale paintings. Only after a closer look do you realize that they are telling the legendary story of The Peninsula Hong Kong.
Take them home, you can read them at any time and recall the wonderful travel times.
Toiletries & Hats & Slippers
Unlike most hotels that place toiletries directly in drawers or on the table, the Home Series stores toiletries in toiletry bags. This size is perfect for a girl to use as a makeup bag, so of course she has to take it with her!
○ Capella Bangkok slippers
The slippers of good hotels are also addictive. I was impressed by Capella Bangkok’s slippers. Different from ordinary thin-soled disposable slippers, their soles are thick and comfortable, and they are also made into suede flip-flops, which are especially suitable for home.
In addition, some resort hotels also allow guests to take away hats. Especially a sun hat, if you are going to be in a sunny destination for a few days, a hat can be a big help.