Hotel Supplies · Cebu
EnglishHow many towels does a hotel room need?
Most hotels need three sets of towels for every guest a room sleeps: one set in the room, one in the laundry and one on the shelf. Resorts, island properties and hotels that send laundry out usually need four.
1. One set per guest
A standard set for one guest is:
- 1 bath towel
- 1 hand towel
- 1 face towel
Add 1 bath mat per bathroom, not per guest. A double or twin room therefore has 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 face towels and 1 bath mat.
2. Multiply by your par level
"Par" is how many full sets you own for each set in use. While one set is in the room, another is being washed and a third is clean and ready.
| Your property | Par |
|---|---|
| City hotel with an in-house laundry | 3 |
| Hotel that sends laundry out | 4 |
| Resort or island property (slow or weather-dependent deliveries) | 4 |
| Pension house or budget hotel with low occupancy | 2.5–3 |
3. Worked example: a 40-room hotel
40 double rooms, in-house laundry, par 3:
| Item | Calculation | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Bath towels | 40 rooms × 2 guests × 3 | 240 |
| Hand towels | 40 × 2 × 3 | 240 |
| Face towels | 40 × 2 × 3 | 240 |
| Bath mats | 40 bathrooms × 3 | 120 |
If you have a pool, plan pool towels separately: about one per guest per day, with the same par of 3.
4. Choose the right size and weight
Weight (grams per towel) is the quickest way to compare quality. Heavier towels feel thicker but take longer to dry.
| Towel | Size | Weight we stock |
|---|---|---|
| Face towel | 32 × 32 cm, 35 × 35 cm | 50 g, 60 g, 70 g |
| Hand towel | 35 × 75 cm, 40 × 80 cm | 120 g, 150 g, 180 g |
| Bath towel | 70 × 140 cm | 400 g, 500 g, 600 g |
| Large bath towel | 80 × 160 to 90 × 180 cm | 600 g, 750 g, 800 g |
| Bath mat | 50 × 80 cm | 300 g, 350 g, 400 g |
As a rough guide: 400 g bath towels suit pension houses and budget rooms, 500 g suits most 3-star hotels, and 600 g or more suits 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts.
5. Plan for replacement
Hotel towels are usually retired after 150 to 200 washes, when they turn grey, thin or rough. For a busy hotel that is roughly every 12 to 18 months. Many hotels replace about a third of their stock each year instead of everything at once, so the budget stays even.
6. Put your name on them
Towels with your hotel's name are less likely to walk out with guests. We embroider or emboss your logo free from 100 bath towels, and make wash tags with your logo from 200 pieces, mixed across any towels.
Get a towel quote for your rooms
Send us your number of rooms, beds per room and whether you have a pool. We will work out the quantities with you and quote within one working day.
