Love your hotel room?
Chances are you may now be able to buy almost anything in it.
Hotels, both large and small, are selling an array of hotel merchandise for the home — everything from beds to bathtubs — made available through in-room catalogs, online stores, boutiques or by phone to guests and non-guests alike.
Travel + Leisure magazine Deputy Editor Laura Begley discussed the trend on The Early Show Wednesday.
Experts say the trend stems from hotels promoting the resort lifestyle for homes. More and more guests want to bring that part of their experience home.
Adding to the appeal: Hotels often buy things that are luxurious and exclusive to them, as well as products that generally last longer and are cheaper than similar goods in regular stores.
For hotels, selling their own merchandise seems to be a win-win situation, not only bringing in additional revenue, but giving them free brand advertising.
It's a trend that has also extended to retailers, who are now selling all sorts of hotel-inspired goods in stores across the country.
Some examples:
For on and around dressers:
Palmetto Bluff Seersucker Summer Spa Robe. A light and casual style with seersucker exterior and cotton terry interior. Made for him and her. Price: $120
Four Seasons Plush Robe. A classic, sumptuous robe for all year round. Price $100
Four Seasons Slippers. Price: Complimentary to hotel guest
Kimpton Hotels Colored Organic Bath Towels. Soft and super absorbent. Made from 100 percent organically grown cotton. Price: $32 for towel; $15 for hand towel; $10 for wash cloth
Auberge Resorts Bath Products. Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley: Sage Lavender Shampoo; Rosemary Mint Conditioner; Lemon Verbena Cleansing Gel. Inn at Palmetto Bluff: Coastal Pine Shower Gel + Shampoo; Southern Jasmine Conditioner + Body Lotion. Price: $19.95-$25 For on or near beds:
Mattress from Rosewood. Price: $1,599 for Full size
Bedding from Rosewood. Price: TBD
Hyatt Decorative Pillows from their Loft and Lodge Collections. Pillows come in two sizes: Euro square pillow (24" length + width) and Bolster pillow (26" in length + 8" in diameter). The removable outer fabric is machine washable. Price: $75-$100
W Hotels Sky Blocks Bedding. Three tones of sky blue and taupe colored blocks set against a white background decorate this 100 percent cotton duvet cover and sham. Hidden button closure on duvet, 200 thread count and 2-inch flange borders the shams. Available in duvet cover and shams. Price: $33- $187. For consoles:
Westin Speakman Dual-Head Shower. Heavenly Bath custom-designed shower with two heads has five adjustable jets and several spray options so guests can customize their own showers. Price: $130
Westin Heavenly Bath Towel. Oversized Brazilian combed cotton bath towel. 100 percent cotton. Price: $40
W Footprint Scale. The high-polish chrome surface of the W bathroom scale features footprints in molten metal. Digital display provides weight in LB, KG and ST. Price: $80
W Hotels Vanity Mirror. The W Hotels double-sided chrome magnifying vanity mirror has touch-activated illumination and brightness control. Flip for 5X magnification. Extra outlet on base. Stands 16 in tall. Clear silver cord. Price $125
Ritz-Carlton Central Park, New York Bathroom Clock. $35
Jonathan Adler Vases from W Hotels. Jonathan Adler's Gourd, Garlic and Bud vase designs were inspired by Japanese paper lanterns. Made of high fired stoneware and handcrafted in Peru. The glaze is a lead-free white satin/matte. Part of W Hotels Fall Into Design showcase. Price $40
Shutters on the Beach Shell Picture Frame. The subtle detail of this shell frame compliments any photograph. Delicate to look at, it also adds warmth to its surroundings. Holds 2-inch diameter image. Price $18
Shutters on the Beach Beach Life Shell Votive Set. These shell-inspired votive holders will take you back to Shutters' luxurious environment. Matte white porcelain. Price $35 per set of 2
Shutters on the Beach Hampton Brunch Plates. Inspired by One Pico, the hotel's restaurant, brilliant indigo flowers and tendrils adorn these pure white Imperialware plates by Spode. The set includes four slightly different variations of the vintage design with a scalloped edge. Dishwasher safe. Price: $65 per set of 4
Kimpton Hotels Recycled Glasswear. Wine bottles are turned into unique tumblers. Fashioned from the lower portion of a California Chardonnay bottle, these glasses have practicality with a purpose. 100 percent recycled. Price: $35 per set of 4
Las Ventanas tablecloths. 100 percent cotton and made in Mexico, these two-color table cloths are vibrant and fun. We have orange/white and blue/white samples. Price: $283
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Ice Bucket. Price: $242
Ritz- Carlton New York, Central Park Tray. Price: $210 For on or around chairs:
Marriott Kashwere Chenilla Throw. Super soft. Available in Camel, Chocolate, Crème, Tender Blue, or Camel/Crème Damask. Price: $140
Kimpton Circle Throw. Reversible coffee bean and cream throw will warm and delight you. Exclusively crafted by Andrew Morgan for the Hotel Solamar in San Diego. Cotton blend. Price: $225
Hyatt Throws from Loft Collection and Lodge Collection. Price $300
Shutters on the Beach Imperial Accent Table. Ancient Asian furnishings inspired this exquisite ceramic table. Glistening with a jade green glaze, the antique-finished piece fits into any décor. Use indoors to accent a room or outdoors as a beautiful garden stool. Price: $179
Marriott Artwork. Black and white 11-by-11 architectural prints in black frames. Price: $130
W Hotel CDs. Price: TBD
Michael Sena's Traveling Trainer from Marriott. Michael Sena, one of America's most respected personal trainer and fitness experts, has partnered with Marriott to offer his versatile, personalized Traveling Trainer kit. The kit, which improves strength, balance and energy, includes fitness-club quality resistance tubes and an easy-to-follow instructional guide. Price: $99.95
The Body Wedge21 from Marriott. Provides a full-body workout using an incline to target abs, buttocks, thighs, triceps, chest and lower back. Twenty-one different exercises are printed on the large foam wedge. Price: $49.95
DVF dress from W Hotels DVF Fashion Emergency Kit. Diane von Furstenberg's classic black wrap dress. Includes thong and garment bag. Simple collarless long-sleeved wrap in basic black — easy way to dress up quickly.
Price: $320
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