Why are hotel pillows so expensive?

The main reason why hotel pillows are comfier than your pillows at home is that hotel owners put a lot of consideration into what pillows they purchase. This is so they can offer their guests a premium sleeping experience. Most hotel pillow designs are far more expensive than your traditional pillow at home.



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Hotels with the best pillows typically use a blend of luxury down and feather and they do so for good reason. Firstly, it's a combination that feels extremely comfortable, yet also supportive - already ticking two big boxes when it comes to getting the perfect night's sleep.

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Down is generally seen as the luxurious filling choice for pillows, which is why luxury hotels will tend to supply down hotel pillows. The most common type is goose down pillows, although duck down pillows are also a potentially cheaper alternative.

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Most hotels' luxury pillows are filled with 100% goose down.
  • Moldable/Malleable – A down pillow tends to hold its shape well, offering good support for your head and neck.
  • Light and Cuddly – Down pillows are very light (heavy feathers don't work very well for flying after all!) and soft.


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Typically, hotels wash their bedding once every week including various kinds of comforters, sheets, and pillows. However, they often swap out the pillowcases and linens between the guests. It's a common practice that the hotel comforters are rarely automatically changed ? unless a guest requests it.

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On average, hotels tend to replace their pillows every 1-2 years. This timeframe ensures that the pillows remain comfortable and hygienic for guests. Over time, pillows can lose their shape and become less supportive, which can affect the quality of sleep for guests.

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The Hilton® hotel uses several items including feather & down blend pillows, down alternative pillows, down comforters and down alternative comforters. The most sought after item is our EnviroLoft down alternative pillow. These pillows and comforters are made in the USA.

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Best Practices for Sanitization One important aspect of maintaining cleanliness in hotels is the regular sanitization of pillows. While it may not be a topic that guests often think about, hotels take great care to ensure that pillows are properly cleaned and sanitized between guests.

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Glassware, linen and the TV remote Typically, they don't get cleaned between guests and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Use the pillows from the closet; they're more likely to be freshly washed than the ones on the bed.

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Typical Laundering Cycles for Hotel Bedding Items not directly coming in contact with guests, such as pillows, blankets, duvet inserts, and mattress pads, are typically cleaned/laundered on a “cyclical” basis (e.g. monthly, quarterly, biannually).

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THEY KNOW. According to a Miami-based company called Linen Tracking Technology, a lot of hotels stitch tiny microchips into their towels, robes, pillowcases, cloth napkins and other linens. The LinenTracker chips are currently being used in over 2,000 hotels--but don't ask which ones.

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Some accommodation providers have tried to prevent possible mischief by removing 420 as a room number entirely. Over the years other hotel guests have noticed other attempts by hotels to circumvent the enthusiasm of stoners for the number 420.

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Do hotel pillows have trackers? But get this – for over a decade now, many hotels have had RFID trackers sewn into their towels, robes, blankets, pillows, etc., as a form of theft deterrent.

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Yes, you may request extra pillows, blankets, towels and washcloths at no additional cost at most hotels. The best thing to do is to ask the front desk before requesting. Most 4–5 star hotel do not charge for the extra pillow and blanket.

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Most top tier hotels invest in high quality, luxury mattress designs that are between medium to firm range, providing excellent support for the back and relieving vital pressure points. These special mattresses do not just look pretty, but they offer a range of comforts and luxuries that you will not find in your home.

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