Question of the Day - 25 November 2024

i give you kudos for answering this question .  for sender , up grade to four seasons , wynn , bellagio , etc . if sender can"t --bring your own on next trip .

I carry these in my suitcase, fitted sheet fasteners, because I too don't like my sheets all in a bunch.  I just use one on each side near the head of the bed. 

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I also bring a clip for the curtains to keep out the light.  If the closet has removeable hangers, you can also use a pant hanger with clips for that. 

I will be bringing a clip, for the shades, on my next visit! Good advice!

Hotels could reduce the problem inherent in flat bottom sheets if:

1) they used large enough sheets, and

2) started at the 'head' of the bed using a tight 'hospital corners' tucking system, like that apparently used while tucking the foot end of the sheets.  

In my experience the sheets are so tightly tucked toward the foot end it is a struggle to climb into bed!  And then, my feet are held hostage in the tightness that invariably foot cramps set in and I have to purposely loosen the linens. If before getting into be I loosen the sheets enough to avoid that problem, out comes the bottom sheet at the head end, which I then have to tuck back in as much as is possible.

King size sheet for a queen bed, or extra large king sheets for the bigger beds. Of course the fitted sheet is the better solution.

I've wondered the same thing but never thought to ask.  Good answer, too.

Candy

Had a friend who did not trust the bedding at any hotel. Carried his own sheets and high tech blanket. Would go to a store ( Fashion Mall) and buy a pillow every trip. When he arrived he would strip the bed spray Lysol make the bed and tell housekeeping to not touch it. 

I have a friend whose "significant other" ships not only the sheets but a BED to hotels when she expects to be there for an extended stay.  Apparently she can't get a good nights sleep without her own bed!

Even for those who are not as concerned as people who ship their own beds, I believe there is general agreement that the bedspreads at all hotels are not cleaned to the extent that Guest would expect

Great answer and even better responses. Thanks 

I always take a few large safety pins and remake the bed every time I stay in lodging.  I'm frequently amazed at how tiny the bottom sheet is.  There have been times I've had to pin the blanket too because it's for a smaller bed!

 You would think with the amount that casinos now charge for the rip off "resort fees" that they could afford to have fitted bottom sheets on every bed.

Thanks for the advice.  I usually overlap the curtains and push a chair up against them.  Clips sound much easier.  I was surprised that the answer didn't include wear and tear on housekeeping.  It's painful to keep bending over, pulling and tugging a fitted sheet into place.  Thought it might reduce worker's comp cases too!