Bamboo towels for guests
Short answer: For guests, two towels per person is the practical choice: one for the body and one for hands and face. Put them out so the guest does not have to ask, and make sure there is somewhere to hang them.
Two per guest
A bath sheet and a regular towel cover a normal visit. The bath sheet is used after showering, the smaller one for hands and face during the day. If the guest stays several days, two towels are fine as long as they can dry. See bamboo towels.
Choose the right size
A bath sheet is larger than a standard bath towel and covers more when drying off. Some guests prefer the large one, others the smaller, so one of each works well. The sizes are explained in bath sheet and towel sizes.
Put them out
Towels laid neatly on the bed or a chair save the guest from asking and make the room ready in one go. Fold them the same way, so guests can see which belong to whom if several arrive at once.
Room to dry
Make sure there is a hook or a rail in the bathroom or guest room. A towel left crumpled on a chair smells within a day. An extra hook on the door is a cheap fix that makes a big difference.
Different colours for several guests
If several guests come at once, one colour per person makes it easy to keep track of the towels. It avoids mix-ups in a shared bathroom. With only one guest, matching towels in a neutral colour are simplest.
Neutral colours
Matching towels in a neutral colour look tidy and can be used again for the next guest. They suit most bathrooms and are easy to replace if one wears out. White, grey and muted natural tones are a safe choice.
Wash without fabric softener
Fabric softener closes the terry loops and makes the towel less absorbent. Wash guest towels at 40 to 60 degrees without softener and dry them fully. The routine is explained in how to wash bamboo towels.
Storage between visits
Store guest towels completely dry in a cupboard with the guest bedding. Never put them away half dry, or they will smell next time. Take them out and shake them the day before the visit, so the loops lift again.
Together with the bedding
With a fixed guest set of bedding and towels, preparation takes five minutes. Keep it all on the same shelf, so you only need to go to one place. See bamboo bedding for the guest room.
When the guest leaves
Put the towels in the wash on the day the guest leaves, even if they look clean. They have been used and have often been damp. Wash, dry and return them to the shelf, ready for the next visit.
Frequently asked questions
How many towels per guest?
Two. A bath sheet and a regular towel cover a normal visit, as long as there is a hook where they can dry in between.
Why does the guest towel smell?
Because it lies crumpled and damp without air around it. Hang it spread out on a hook or rail, so it dries fully between uses.
Should guest towels be washed even if they look clean?
Yes. If they have been used, wash them after the visit, because they have been damp and collected skin cells and moisture you cannot see.
See our range of bamboo towels.
