It was always a perk of going away and stopping in a hotel to see what complimentary items the hotel provided, however more and more hotels are now cutting costs and in an attempt to save money are not providing any complimentary items such as shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and sewing kits.

This is quite frustrating when you’re going away and have limited packing room as it’s not easy to take all your bathroom products with you without the risk of them leaking in your case.

Although many of the budget hotels across the board are removing all complimentary products from their hotels some places are actually using the freebies as a selling point for staying in more luxurious accommodation. More expensive rooms will often include a range of freebies from an up market brand such as Malton Brown or The Sanctuary. As well as the general bathroom products they will often provide slippers, shower caps and nail sets, these things take the stress out of packing and also make a nice memento to take away from your stay. These items cost the hotel very little and from a business point of view make a lot of sense, after all everyone loves a freebie!