We all have taken little stuff from hotel rooms to our homes at least once, right? Those are such cute little things that make our hearts go away. Those cute shampoo and shower gel bottles, comfy slippers, new toothbrushes, and whatnot are so attractive, aren’t they?

But have you ever wondered if it is okay to take these hotel toiletries home? Do you know you can actually take some hotel stuff home without being guilty? Yes, you read it right.

However, there are also items that you can not and should not take home from the hotel in any condition. But how to know what you can and can not take home? Don’t worry, we got you.

Today we will answer your every question about taking hotel toiletries and other stuff to your home. We will tell you whether you can take certain hotel stuff as souvenirs. So, let’s begin.

Why You Can Take Hotel Toiletries Home

First, let’s see something that will grab your attention. We all love to take hotel toiletries home, right? So, let’s have a look at all the reasons why you should not be guilty of taking hotel toiletries home.

They're Usually Included in the Price of Your Stay

When you pay for your hotel room, it includes a lot of things other than just the room. But, you can’t take everything from the room to your hotel. You can not take the bedsheet and the lamp with you, obviously.

There are lots of toiletries provided by the hotel for your convenience, such as shampoo, shower gel, toothbrushes, toothpaste, conditioner, etc. These are not just to enhance your experience but also for you to take home. If you are paying for the hotel room, it also includes certain toiletries which you can take home.

Hotels Often Don’t Object

Hotels already know that their guests will take the toiletries with them. They are already prepared for this. You can say that this is the reason why they offer single-use products.

The shampoo bottles, conditioners, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. are packaged to be used only once. This means that once you check out from the hotel room, they are not of any value to the hotel. Thus they don’t mind if you take those items with you.

This single-used packaging of hotel toiletry has encouraged guests to take that stuff with them. This has become a widely used practice and no one actually minds this. So, you can take them without any guilt.

Perks of Luxury Hotels

One of the most attractive things about booking luxury hotels is that they offer lots of free stuff and who doesn’t love free stuff? You can take so many things from a luxury hotel room like shampoo, facewash, slippers, towels (sometimes), etc.

You are allowed to take almost all the toiletries home from your luxury stay at such hotels. The fun part is they are of good quality so they won’t harm your skin (and you don’t have to be guilty about taking these toiletries home). Isn’t it amazing?

They Are of No Use for the Hotel

The hotel toiletries provided to you by the hotel are only for your use. If you use them then they can’t be used by other guests. If you use the toothbrush, that one would end up in the garbage once you check out from the hotel.

Similarly, if you have used half a bottle of shampoo then the remaining will not be of any use to the hotel because they have to give the new ones to the new guests anyway. So, it’s better to take these things with you since they are mere garbage for the hotel.

Why You Should Not Take Hotel Toiletries Home

Now let’s move on to the part that will make you feel guilty about taking any hotel toiletry item home. I know this is not what you want to know but you need to know this. There are many factors that will make you realize that taking hotel toiletries home is not a good practice (sometimes). So, let’s have a look at them.

Considered Unethical

Well, of course, the biggest reason that you should not take hotel stuff to your home is that it is considered highly unethical. These are not meant for you to take home but to make your stay better.

They are not your property to take. These toiletries are given to you to consume during your stay. Though it is not strictly prohibited to take these items home, it is an unethical practice.

They Are Part of the Hotel's Operational Costs

When you book a hotel room and check in there, the staff put lots of effort into making your stay worthwhile. They arrange almost every item that is necessary for your daily routine, from your breakfast to your hygiene.

They offer you coffee pouches, cups and mugs, shampoo bottles, shower gel, facewash, towels, slippers, electronic items (like hair dryers and chargers), and whatnot to make you feel comfortable.

Though most of these items are meant for you to consume completely or take home, most of them are not. For example, you can not take the hotel’s electronic items or their lamps home. It will be considered theft and the hotel can sue you for this.

It Encourages Wasteful Consumption

The hotel offers toiletry to you in small portions like small bottles of shower gel and small toothpaste tubes. These are for you to utilize during your stay. In case you are not using them and they are untouched, they can be used for other guests (since they are packed and untouched).

If you take these items home, then the hotel has to give new ones to the new guests and this will increase the production of small packaging for these products. If you leave them at the hotel, then they can be consumed by other guests and this will reduce waste production (like plastic used for packaging of these toiletries).

Negative Impact on Your Reputation

If you are someone who cares about their reputation a lot then this can be concerning while you take hotel stuff home with you. When you take hotel items like towels and bathrobes home (which are not meant for you to take home) they have a negative impact on your reputation.

The hotel staff will notice this behavior of yours and mark your profile. They might not be willing to check you in for the next time. The hotel can also spread the news about your negative behavior to their contacts.

It’s Unnecessary

Sometimes the items you take from the hotel may not be completely useful for you. So, it can be unnecessary to take these items. For example, if you take the slippers (the single-use ones) you won’t be able to use them more than once or twice. You eventually have to throw them away. So, why bother taking them with you?

Also, there are many products provided to you by the hotel that can be bought from anywhere. So, if you can get the same brand of shampoo, why would you put an extra load on your luggage? (unless they are the expensive type).

What You Can And Can Not Take Home From A Hotel

So, now you know that sometimes it is okay to take hotel stuff home and sometimes it is not. But the question is how to identify when you can take something from a hotel and when not. Don’t worry. We got you. We have made a list of items that you can or can not take home.

What you Can take Home

• Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap)

• Stationery (Pens, Notepads)

• Water Bottle

• Complimentary Snacks

• Souvenirs (Gifts, Hotel-Branded Items like Coasters)

• Coffee sachet or Tea Bags

What you Can Not take Home

• Towels

• Bed Linen

• Robes

• Decorative Items

• Wall Art or Sculptures

• Mirrors or Lamps

• Mattresses

• Electronics (Alarm Clock, Adaptors, Chargers, Hair dryers)

Bottom Line

We hope now you got the answer to your question - “Is it okay to take hotel toiletries home?”. We have tried to tell you more than we promised in the beginning. Now you know why it is okay to take these supplies home and why it is not.

Now you also know what you can take home with you without any guilt and what is prohibited to be taken with you from your hotel room. So, enjoy your stay at any hotel and take some souvenirs with you.