Guests judge a hotel bathroom in seconds: where to hang the towel, where to put the wash bag, where to find the toilet paper. Well-chosen, well-placed accessories make the difference between a practical bathroom and an irritating one.
The basic list
| Accessory | Where to put it | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Robe hooks (at least 2) | By the shower and behind the door | One for the bathrobe, one for the towel |
| Towel rail | Within reach when stepping out of the shower | Double rail or towel shelf |
| Toilet roll holder and spare | To the right or left of the toilet, within reach | Keep a spare roll visible |
| Shelf | Under the mirror | For the wash bag, in glass or metal |
| Soap dish or dispenser | Shower and basin | A dispenser reduces waste |
| Pedal bin | By the basin | Soft-close lid, removable inner bucket |
| Toilet brush | Next to the toilet | Closed model, easy to clean |
Depending on your category, add a magnifying mirror, a hair dryer, a bathroom scale and a clothesline.
Choosing the material
Bathroom accessories live in humidity and have to cope with cleaning products that are sometimes harsh. The material determines how long they last.
- AISI 304 stainless steel: the benchmark for durability. It resists corrosion and household cleaners, in a satin or polished finish.
- Chrome-plated brass: heavier and shinier, with an upscale look.
- Zinc: a polished finish with a refined look, at a controlled price.
- Matt black or white finishes: on trend, and they go well with coloured taps.
Our range of bathroom accessories is organised into complete ranges, from AISI 304 stainless steel to premium chrome-plated brass, via polished zinc and matt white: robe hook, towel rail, toilet roll holder and shelf, all in the same style.
One range for the whole bathroom
The most common mistake is mixing styles and finishes. A bathroom where the robe hook is chrome, the toilet roll holder black and the towel rail brushed steel looks makeshift. Choose one range and use it throughout: the impression of quality is immediate, and restocking is simpler.
Fixing
In a hotel, every accessory is used thousands of times, sometimes roughly (people grab the towel rail to steady themselves). Go for:
- screw fixings with plugs suited to the wall (tiles, plasterboard, concrete);
- cover plates that hide the screws and make cleaning easier;
- accessories with no nooks where moisture can collect.
Dispensers or miniatures?
Many properties are replacing individual bottles with wall-mounted soap dispensers: less waste, less handling and a more responsible image. Choose dispensers that are easy to refill and clean, and check that they match your accessory range.
Clean right down to the details
The pedal bin and toilet brush are the accessories people talk about least and notice most when they’re damaged. A soft-close bin avoids slamming, and a removable inner bucket makes cleaning easier.
Remember accessible rooms
Accessible bathrooms need specific equipment: grab bars, a shower seat and accessories placed at a suitable height. We cover them in our guide to accessible hotel rooms.
In short
- A complete list: robe hooks, towel rails, toilet roll holder, shelf, soap, bin and brush.
- A material suited to humidity: AISI 304 stainless steel or chrome-plated brass.
- One range for the whole bathroom.
- Screw fixings.
Build your standard bathroom in My selection and send it to us: quote within one working day, delivery in 3 to 5 working days for items in stock.
