The truth about hotel bathrobes
<p>When the time comes to check out of a hotel, it is hard to resist the urge to search the room for any freebie items that can we can slip into our suitcase.</p>
<p>Robes and slippers are the hotel items that cause the most confusion among guests about whether they can take them home without any consequence.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.escape.com.au/travel-advice/to-steal-or-not-to-steal-what-you-can-and-cant-take-from-hotel-rooms/news-story/7fa7f374957edf51512c0c5dc62f4ed2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Escape</span></strong></em></a> has revealed that robes are off limits for most hotels and that guests will also be hit with an extra charge if one goes missing.</p>
<p>Hotel bathrobes are laundered and then reused for the next guest.</p>
<p>However, most hotels do not mind if slippers are taken by guests because they will not be used again.</p>
<p>“Slippers won’t be used again,” explained Hotels.com marketing manager David Spasovic. </p>
<p>“So you may as well stash them away for you to use on your next flight – they’re ideal for wearing on a long haul. Hold back on the robe though.”</p>
<p>There are plenty other items that are up for the taking at hotel rooms, but it is important to make sure you don’t get too carried away.</p>
<p>“The general rule of thumb is that if it can't be reused then it can be taken,” said David. </p>
<p>“Miniature toiletries, shower caps, combs, disposable razors and toothbrushes. These are all goodies that can be swiped.”</p>
<p>Pier One Sydney Harbour Hotel’s general manager, Kim Mahaffy said, “We expect guests to either use or to take consumable items, including soap. But preferably not two dozen from the housekeeping cart!”</p>
<p>As a general guide, pillows, towels, robes, bed sheets and electrical items cannot be taken from hotels.</p>
<p>But slippers, soap, shampoo and conditioner, tea and coffee and pens, are up for grabs.</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>
