Is free breakfast at a hotel worth it?

A “free” hotel breakfast is probably not worth it for the food, but it may be worth it for the convenience. If you are in a rush to get somewhere, try for some granola, yogurt, and a piece of fruit—which is healthy and will hold you for awhile. If you are used to good coffee, have the dark tea instead.



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Free Breakfast Entices Travellers To Book Hotel Stay So, a complimentary breakfast is offered by hotels to entice travellers to book stays with them. A satisfying breakfast is a guaranteed way to encourage travellers to repeatedly book their stay with them.

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About one-third of all U.S. hotels (35 percent) offer complimentary breakfast, according to hotel researcher Randy Greencorn, who maintains a website that tracks hotel fees. Slightly fewer (31 percent) charge for breakfast. The rest offer no on-site breakfast options.

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First, you could try asking the front desk if they have any special offers or discounts for breakfast that may be available to guests. You could also look online for coupons or deals from local restaurants that might include a free meal with your stay at the hotel.

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Should not: Quiche. Yet another egg dish worth skipping on your next hotel breakfast buffet is any kind of premade quiche or egg souffle. Like scrambled eggs, these dishes are often made with those seriously flavorless powdered eggs rather than the real deal.

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5 Things a Hotel Will Give You For Free
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste. These items usually aren't in the room waiting for you when you arrive, but most hotels have toothpaste and toothbrushes on hand and will bring them to your room for free. ...
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets. ...
  • Shampoo & Conditioner. ...
  • Soap & Moisturizer. ...
  • Wi-Fi.


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A continental breakfast is defined as “a light breakfast in a hotel, restaurant, that often includes baked goods, jam, fruit, and coffee.” What do these items all share in common? They're all shelf-stable items in portion sizes that are ideal for large groups of people.

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According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, one of the earliest chains to introduce free breakfast was Hampton Inn, which adopted continental breakfast across its portfolio at some point in the mid-1980s.

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A typical buffet will include items like muffins, croissants, toast, and other baked goods; hot items such as sausages, bacon, fried potatoes or hash browns, scrambled eggs, etc.; fruit, yogurt, and cereals.

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If your hotel package includes breakfast, then yes, breakfast on the day you check out would also be included.

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What about the things you shouldn't take from hotel rooms? According to Erdem, essentially everything else falls onto the do not take list. Linens, such as towels, sheets, and pillowcases, are some of the big no-nos.

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Major hotel chains such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have started to offer free condoms in their rooms. Other hotels that provide condoms include W Hotels, Kimpton Hotels, and Four Seasons. These hotels often provide condoms in discreet packaging in the nightstand or bathroom.

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Start with the lighter items first – fruits, muffins, pastries. If you're at a fancier place you might be able to find sushi, sashimi or just smoked salmon.

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What You Cannot Take From a Hotel Room. Guests often take towels, irons, hairdryers, pillows, and blankets, according to the housekeeping department at Hilton Kingston. Cable boxes, clock radios, paintings, ashtrays, light bulbs, TV remote controls—even the Bible—are commonly stolen as well.

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Another service that hotels provide to demonstrate goodwill and attract guests is the offering of complimentary stays.

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Travel Etiquette: How to Be a Polite Hotel Guest
  1. A good hotel will do just about anything to make their guests feel welcome. ...
  2. No Bare Feet. ...
  3. Say “Yes” to Staying Dressed. ...
  4. Respect Quiet Hours. ...
  5. Tidy Up. ...
  6. Enjoy Public Areas (Within Reason) ...
  7. Teach Your Children Well. ...
  8. Always Be Courteous.


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