Pillows and duvets are the parts of the bed guests touch first. They have to be comfortable, impeccably hygienic and easy for the laundry to look after. Here’s how to choose them.
Pillows
Synthetic, gel or down?
| Filling | Strengths | Who for |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetic fibres | Washable, hypoallergenic, economical | Most rooms |
| Gel or memory fibres | Support, coolness | Business travellers, superior rooms |
| Down and feather | Loft, softness, upscale | Four- and five-star hotels, suites |
Firm, soft or flat?
Every guest has their ideal pillow: firm for side sleepers, softer for back sleepers, flat for front sleepers. The most appreciated solution: two pillows of different firmness per person, and a pillow menu available at reception.
Sizes
The most common sizes are 45 × 70, 50 × 70, 60 × 60 and 65 × 65 cm. Choose them according to your pillowcases and the width of the bed.
Our range of hotel pillows runs from synthetic to gel and down, with microfibre, percale or cotton sateen covers.
Duvets
Fill weight
- Light duvet (under 250 g/m²): summer, warm regions, very warm rooms.
- Medium duvet (around 300 g/m²): the all-year standard.
- Warm duvet (400 g/m² and above): winter, mountain resorts, cooler rooms.
- All-season duvet: a light duvet and a medium one that fasten together in winter.
Synthetic or down?
As with pillows, synthetic is washable and hypoallergenic, while down brings upscale lightness and warmth. For twin beds that can be pushed together, a twin duvet (two duvets joined with press studs) makes switching from one layout to the other easier.
See our hotel duvets: synthetic, all-season or down.
Hygiene comes first
- Pillow and duvet protectors on every bed: they are washed after every departure and extend the life of the filling.
- Washability: check that synthetic pillows and duvets can withstand your laundry’s high-temperature wash.
- Hypoallergenic: offer a synthetic alternative in rooms where you use down.
- Rotation and checks: a pillow that no longer recovers its shape should be replaced.
How many do you need?
Plan a rotation stock: enough to replace items in the wash and meet requests for extra pillows. A spare pillow in the wardrobe saves plenty of calls to reception.
The topper, a comfort ally
To complete the comfort of the bed, a mattress topper adds softness and protects the mattress. See also how to choose a hotel mattress.
In short
- Two pillows per person, of different firmness, and a pillow menu.
- A duvet with a fill weight suited to the season and the region.
- Washable protectors and a rotation stock.
Bedding lead time: about 4 weeks. Ask for your quote with the number of beds per room.
