This week I’ll be discussing Guest Room Essentials. Please FOLLOW ME (below) on this blog as well as on Instagram @drjuliemarshall. Please share this blog with a friend! Thank you!
It’s Memorial Day weekend which means summer vacations and having friends and family to visit. In this post, I will show you my list of guest room essentials to make hosting everyone a breeze. When I stocked my guest room, I considered all the things nice hotels have to make my stay more enjoyable. If you click on the highlighted items, you will go right to the site for details. And if you scroll to the end of the post, you will see clickable photos of all the items for your convenience. Enjoy!
Immediately below is a video of all of this post’s items. Take a peek…
What items do you love finding in a nice hotel room? Are you a fan of extra blankets, extra pillows, new shampoos, soaps, and lotions to try? Isn’t it great when the Wifi password is easily accessible and visible without calling the front desk? See if my list of guest room items resonates with you. And let me know anything I forgot in the comments below. Thanks!
In this post...
Item #1 Luggage Rack (Guest Room Essentials)
I don’t know about you, but I always am reluctant to put my suitcase on my host’s pretty bed to unpack. It’s been on planes, and buses, and is not brand-new. Thus, I love a luggage rack. This one is so sturdy with its canvas straps and non-skid feet. It’s big enough to have an open suitcase on it so a guest can avoid unpacking completely if they so choose. And, it’s easily foldable to store in the closet once the guests depart.
Item #2 Hangers (Guest Room Essentials)
This drives me crazy when I go to a hotel room and they don’t have enough hangers. Although most of my closet hangers are velvet, I also use clear plastic hangers especially to hang up jackets, skirts, and hangers. I actually ordered both the plain plastic hangers as well as the ones with the clips because I use the latter with skirts, pants, and shorts. I prefer these clear ones as they are so sturdy in my closet.
Item #3 Makeup Removal Hand Towels (Guest Room Essentials)
Aren’t these the greatest?! I wear eye makeup every day and I KNOW how difficult it is to remove it from white washcloths and towels. So these darling black cotton “Makeup” hand towels are the PERFECT solution. I leave them out in plain view if I know my guests are also makeup wearers. You will thank me for this recommendation!
Item #4 Blow Dryer (Guest Room Essentials)
A blow dryer is a basic guest room essential. I have this basic one and it does the job. If someone needs a special one, they frequently travel with it. Or they have a blowout while they’re visiting.
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Item #5 Fake Fur Throw (Guest Bedroom Essentials)
I love to have extra throws in a guest room because it can be just the thing to use for an afternoon nap or when catching a few minutes of your favorite TV series. This fake fur throw is so soft and cozy, just tossed on a chair or the end of the bed.
Item #6 Night Light (Guest Room Essentials)
This night light is a key item to have in any guest room. I like this one because it has a motion detector so it pops on when someone enters the room, or when you wake up in the dark to go to the bathroom. This really helps with the disorientation that can occur with travel and waking up in a bed away from home.
Item #7 Robe (Guest Room Essentials)
This robe is a great addition to your guest room. It’s good for cool rooms, heading to the hot tub, and general cozy lounging while away from home. This one is on sale and is so comfy.
Item #8 Phone Charger (Guest Room Essentials)
Did you know that phone chargers are the most common item left behind in any hotel room? It’s true! Your guests will really appreciate your thoughtfulness when you supply this coveted item. Pro-tip: If you are in a hotel and realize that you forgot your charger at home, go to the front desk and ask if anyone left one behind. They will have baskets of them!
Item #9 Data Sheet (Guest Room Essentials)
I make up a sheet in the guest room with our Wifi password, our network, and our address for guests that might need to have a delivery during their stay. I put it on the bedside table.
OK lovely readers, are you ready for your next visitors? Just pull out this post and you’ll be good to go!
Happy Summer Vacation!
XO,
Dr. Julie
PS Here are a few more posts for you to enjoy:
Dr. Julie’s Fun Friday Finds – Laundry Room Essentials
Dr. Julie’s Fun Friday Finds – What to Bring to the Beach
Dr. Julie’s Fun Friday Finds – Lemon Print Shirt
Thank-you for these handy tips! I always look forward to your Friday Finds!!
Thanks Mol! I’m so glad you find them helpful!
Thank you for these recommendations for guest rooms. I am making a list and will add the items I don’t have. We have lots of company and they will appreciate this. Thank you Dr. Julie. I really appreciate and enjoy your posts!
Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday.
Thanks so much Jan! Please tell your friends and family about my blog if you think they will enjoy it!
XO,
Julie
Somewhat a newbie to your site. Enjoying your recommendations very much. While putting my outfits together, I’m beginning to ask myself, “Now, what would Dr Julie add to this?” Lol. Good luck with the Hallmark contest. Routing for you!!
Thanks Helen! What a lovely compliment!
I always have white towels in the guest room so your idea of make up towels is fantastic. Takes the anxiety from guests. Once visiting you, I ordered the cup holder you had for my guest room. My bedside drawers always have a pad of paper and pens and I stash some local tourist info in case guests come across something of interest.
BTW…the popup ad that appears is on the left side of your feed. Could it be moved to the right so easier to read your content?
Great idea Joanie! Let me talk to my ad people!