Layering your look for Christmas hotel guests

As Christmas draws ever closer, now's the perfect time to prep your property to welcome guests to a luxurious, cosy winter retreat. Here, we'll cover three key areas - beautiful guest bedrooms, exquisitely appointed bathrooms and elegant dining areas.

When hosting guests for Christmas and beyond, we show you how to switch up life's little luxuries with layering from bed sheets, blankets and slippers to super-soft towels, robes and co-ordinating table linen to create comfort and style in key rooms in your hotel this season.

Our new Mayfair cotton sateen collection is specifically made for the hotel and contract market - the bed linen includes duvet covers, co-ordinating pillowcases and flat sheets

How to transform guest bedrooms for festive bliss

A guest bedroom should feel luxurious and cosy, and cotton bed linen offers the finest material. Cotton makes a fantastic choice if you want guests to enjoy a cosy feel in their room on cold nights; it feels soft to touch and it's a great insulator and temperature regulator. From sateen to percale, luxury bedding, such as this, can ensure guests will enjoy a super comfy, stylish sleeping experience.

Luxury bed linen sets can make your choice easier and will instantly create more cohesion in your guest bedroom design - think high quality duvet cover, pillowcase and fitted or flat sheet collections. Look for bed linen made with natural cotton fibres, from a luxury bedspread and duvet cover to the sheet and pillowcases.

Our Grosvenor quilted bedspreads and cushion covers have been designed to cover beds with a long overhang for extra luxury.  Available in four colours, pearl green is showcased here

Pick the right bedding sets

Luxury bedding sets are ideal if you want to create a co-ordinated look and save time. And to add an extra layer of comfort, why not switch up the size of your duvet and duvet cover? For example, for king size beds, opt for super king duvet covers and duvets. Extra lengths at the sides will add warmth and create a cosy feel for a restful night's sleep in the form of a premium quality finish in a luxurious bedroom. For a timeless look, pick white cotton bedding sets with embroidered satin stitching or personalise the look with monogrammed bed linen.

This hotel room, in a boutique hotel, features our Roma bed linen collection with an embroidered stag's head on the pillowcases for a bespoke finish, which matches our Pure wool stag hot water bottle. This is part of a unique service we offer to hotels, where you can request that your logo is embroidered onto your bed linens and hot water bottles for a seamless finish

Layering with luxury bed coverings

Once you've chosen your sheets and bedding, don't forget to layer your look with luxury bedspreads and throws or blankets. A luxury bedspread and matching cushion in quilted 100% cotton sateen, for example, can cover bed sheets at the base of your bed for a classic style, which will stand the test of time. Simply choose the size you prefer for this luxury bedding, according to the level of overhang you prefer. Or why not add warmth and a sense of style with a super-soft merino lambswool or a cashmere throw?

Must-have luxury bedroom accessories

 We offer a selection of cotton and pure wool hot water bottles. Our pure wool collection offers a personalised bespoke embroidery service for a luxury finish

Cleverly crafted accessories can transform guest bedrooms. Think wool hot water bottles for guests to snuggle up with under their duvet. Add embroidered luggage and bed mats to protect bedding for a boutique hotel finish. Don't forget to include a range of the highest quality velvet accessory bags to store items, from shoes and hairdryers to laundry, for a more cohesive finish.

Our new luxury velvet bags come in white or blue, embroidered or plain, for a striking addition to bedrooms and bathrooms

Layering Christmas bathrooms

From robes to towels, there are a variety of ways in which to layer Christmas bathrooms to add more depth and an element of cosy to warm up guests this winter

When it comes to prepping bathrooms for Christmas guests, this is where layering can come into its own. For a warm, welcoming bathing haven, consider a few thoughtful layers, such as a robe and slippers, which you can co-ordinate with high quality towels. Hang the robe behind the door to complement neatly folded, super-soft towels in a seasonal colour palette - white is not only ideal at this time of year but this also offers a typical luxury hotel finish. Then complete your layered look with closed-toe slippers.

Choosing the right robe

Our dressing gowns and robes have been designed to stand the test of time. Our Verona range feels incredibly soft on the skin with a lusciously deep soft pile in 100% organic cotton towelling, whether guests want to dry off after a shower or plan to cosy up in style in their bedroom. This is a roomy design, which is mid-calf length with a shawl collar, generously long sleeves and turn-back cuffs

If you're looking for luxury touches, you'll need to pick the right dressing gowns. At this time of year, a plush robe which wraps guests up in thick, luxurious cotton with a beautiful shawl collar, turned-back cuffs, a belt and pockets will provide ultimate comfort and a classic style that will stand the test of time. Think roomy/extra large robes or dressing gowns to snuggle up in for more coverage and extra warmth. Large versions will cater for all adult guests and help them to feel super cosy. And don't forget to consider the little ones too with luxury hooded robes they can cocoon themselves in for extra comfort. 

Our Milan personalised children's hooded bathrobe collection comes in a super-soft organic cotton velour, which you can personalise with embroidery for a bespoke finish. With integral towel lining, these feature a hood, tie belt, front pockets and luxurious long sleeves for extra comfort

Relax with luxury robes

Once you've picked the right material for your robes, such as cotton velour with towelling lining, and you've found a version, which wraps around you for superior comfort, it's important to consider the weight of each robe. Light weight versions can be useful for summer comfort however, during these colder months, we suggest picking a heavier weight robe.

Pairing towels with robes

You could tie in your look with bespoke embroidery detailing on your towels, as can be seen here on our Como collection. We can also use the same colour-way to embroider initials or a company logo on your robes

For a more seamless finish, choose towels to match your robes in terms of colour and materials. As mentioned, white makes a great option, which luxury hotels and spas prefer. Don't pick cotton blend - choose 100% cotton as this tends to be softer and more absorbent.

Towel sets are ideal if you want your guests to feel pampered - an extra-large towel or bath sheet can suit them after a bath. And they can wrap their hair in a medium or smaller towel and place it on their head before drying it properly. 

Personalise your bath robes and towels

You can transform an overnight stay into a luxury experience for guests with personalised towels and robes. You can add monogram detailing to bed linen too; this attention to detail instantly adds exclusivity and will make your guests feel valued.

The finishing touch

To complete the look, match your towels and dressing gowns with slippers in high quality cotton fabric. With soft, breathable closed-toe or wrap-over designs in premium cotton, you'll offer a spa-style experience for guests. You can also add monograms or personalised embroidery to lift the look and create a boutique hotel finish.

 We've got a large selection or open and close-toe slipper designs to suit all guests in a variety of different sizes. You can add initials or a company crest to your design to personalise the look and incorporate a touch of luxury

Relax and unwind in style

Whichever bath robes, towels and slippers you choose, the key is to make your bathroom feel calm and inviting. A heated towel rail will be practical and help to dry cotton towels, and a hook behind the door will provide the perfect place for robes. Then, all you need is some ambient lighting to instantly make guests feel more relaxed.

Creating Christmas cosy: tablecloths and napkins for dining

Chic white tablecloths are perfect for Christmas hotel dining, such as our Montecarlo white cotton sateen plain table linen collection. This features 100% cotton sateen with a wide choice of tablecloth sizes and matching napkins

Now's the  time to plan your tables for Christmas guests too, so start with high quality cotton tablecloths in white for a pristine festive scheme. Pair these with cotton napkins, in matching or contrasting shades, to layer your look. Add a cosy blanket to the back of the chair, which guests can snuggle up with, to enjoy festive dining or take outside to drape over their laps to enjoy mulled wine on the terrace.

How to choose the right tablecloth

Our Mikado collection of tablecloths and napkins comes in four colours including white and you can pick from a variety of sizes to suit your restaurant scheme. All products are fully machine washable with a 220gsm plain weave

Choose cotton-blend tablecloths, which are designed for hotels and will withstand the rigours of frequent machine washing and tumble drying. Adding a super-soft cotton tablecloth design to your dining area will also make a tactile addition to your table. So, why not choose a white tablecloth and pair this with Mikado napkins in a different colour-way? 

Cotton tends to be naturally soft, yet strong, and if you want to add colour to your table, the fibres absorb dye beautifully. Cotton offers a beautifully smooth surface, so you can instantly add a crisp, clean look to your dining area.

If you're looking for timeless appeal, 100% linen tablecloths could make a perfect alternative. With a unique texture, which ages beautifully, linen is renowned for its stain-resistance. Linen tablecloths also become softer after each wash. It has a slightly textured finish, which means it will hide minor imperfections well. You can use both tablecloth materials indoors and out for versatility.

Consider durability and quality

Protect your Christmas tables with premium quality tablecloths such as our Montecarlo table linen collection of tablecloths and matching napkins

Cotton and linen tablecloths are made from natural fibres, which make them incredibly resilient. Cotton is tightly woven and resists piling while linen has thicker, longer fibres, which become softer after time without losing any strength. These tablecloths are highly absorbent too, so they are great when it comes to accidental spills, which will dry quickly. Choosing cotton or linen is a good choice for a tablecloth because each material resists odours and stains. So, you can expect your dining area to look smart throughout the festive season and beyond.

Pairing tablecloths with napkins

Once you've chosen your tablecloths, create a co-ordinated display with napkins. A cotton-blend or linen design will instantly add depth to your dining area and make guests feel special. Neutral tones like white will offer a refined look and can colour-match your tablecloths. Or pick contrasting colour-ways, such as gold, grey or pink, to add personality to your design. You can refine the look with hand-embroidered designs, such as your hotel logo or special guests' initials.

Placement matters

Premium quality cotton table linen will instantly elevate your dining space whether you choose to mix or match tablecloths with napkins

There are a variety of ways in which you can place napkins on tablecloths to create a more considered finish in a dining area, whether this is for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Choose easily foldable versions such as cotton-blend or 100% linen. The latter lends itself well to more intricate folds, if you want to add a striking finish to your table.

Try folding napkins in a classic rectangle or pocket fold to hold cutlery and place them on top of the plates. For a formal feel, you can add folded triangle napkins to tablecloths. Place them next to each plate on the left and this will create a symmetrical look. Other options to layer the look on your tablecloths is with napkins draped under each plate for a more relaxed setting, such as breakfast. Napkin rings can also work well for an elegant touch in a boutique hotel.