Treat your guests to cozy rooms as they unwind from a busy year. Small touches can transform a hotel room from its everyday state into a comfy place to relax after a cold day on the slopes or on the road. Here are 8 ways to create a more comfortable, memorable stay for your guests during winter. 

1. Don’t Forget to Decorate the Lobby

Creating a cozy hotel room should start in the lobby. Garlands, wreaths, twinkling lights, faux candles, and more can transform your hotel lobby for the winter season. Putting up a Christmas tree and a menorah can also help families celebrate important holidays away from home. Keep your region and typical clientele in mind as you make holiday decor decisions.  

2. Adjust the Bedding

When temperatures drop outside, guests need more options for staying warm than just adjusting the in-room thermostat. Hotels in cold-weather climates should swap to heavier-weight duvets or adjust their layered bedding in the winter. Some warmer layer options include heavyweight comforters, flannel sheets, or heated blankets. High-end hotels that already rely on down bedding and pillows will benefit from the warmth and year-round comfort that down offers. 

3. Make Extra Blankets Available 

Anticipate guest needs by stocking extra blankets, like our luxuriously soft, plush Popcorn Blanket, in every room. Cold guests will appreciate being able to grab a blanket out of their closet instead of phoning down to the lobby to request an extra. When everything they need is already in the room, it feels more like home. 

4. Offer Plush Robes & Slippers

Nothing seems cozier at home or in a hotel than a plush bathrobe. Guests traveling by plane often pack light, so a robe and slippers don’t often make the cut. Provide your patrons with thick, warm bathrobes and slippers to help them feel more comfortable. Our terry shawl velour robe will impress with its 100% long staple ringspun cotton and smooth velvety feel. 

5. Switch to Bath Sheets 

Big, plush towels make an even bigger difference during the cold winter months. After all, no one likes stepping out of a shower and immediately feeling cold. Turn to bath sheets for the ultimate guest pampering experience. 

The Linea Roma bath sheet measures an impressive 36 x 68 inches. That’s about 6 inches wider and 14 inches longer than a typical large bath towel. Plus, it’s made from 100% ringspun cotton with 2-ply loop yarn for a good feel, excellent absorbency, and a long product life. 

6. Provide Lotion

Winter air means dry skin for many. Add moisturizing lotion to your complimentary toiletry offerings during the winter months. Guests, especially those spending entire days on the slopes, will appreciate the thoughtfulness. Luxury hotels might also offer seasonal toiletry scents like vanilla, cinnamon, or pine. 

7. Switch Up Your Drink Offerings

Impress guests by adding winter coffee flavors like pumpkin spice or gingerbread, hot cocoa, and warm herbal teas to in-room drink stations. You can also create a complimentary hot beverage bar in your lobby to invite everyone back in from the cold with a nice hot cup of cocoa or coffee. Add-ins like cinnamon sticks, honey, seasonal syrups, and marshmallows will truly elevate the experience. Small gestures like this can go a long way toward creating repeat customers and generating stellar online reviews. 

8. Add Seasonal Favorites to Your Room Service Menu

Create a seasonal room service menu with winter favorites like hearty soups and stews, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, eggnog, cookies, and specialty cocktails. Overnight guests will appreciate easy access to comfort foods. 

Seasonal menus benefit hotel restaurants during the holidays, too. According to Hotel Management, seasonal menus bring more people into the restaurant. Hotel guests and locals alike enjoy experiencing seasonal offerings and products. Plan new menus based on holidays, past menu successes, and seasonal ingredients in the area. 

Let Venus Help Your Guests Stay Warm This Winter

Venus can help you plan for chilly nights this winter. Our hospitality towel and bedding collections offer everything you need to create warm, cozy rooms for your guests. Need help figuring out what’s right for your business? Speak to one of our textile experts today by calling 800.421.6599 or emailing us at sales@venusgroup.com.