I don't normally think of sheets as a guest amenity. But my discovery of the joys of bamboo sheets has me rethinking that attitude. I bought some bamboo sheets at Inn Style during the PAII conference in Phoenix this last April, and I feel like royalty.

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Posted by Kit Cassingham at 11:57 AM | Comments (2)

I've seen a fair number of B&B's up close and I see a lot more of them through building or reviewing websites and it never ceases to amaze me that so many innkeepers consider decorative clutter to be an amenity that guests are looking for.

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Fireplaces are very romantic but make sure they're inspected every year. Of particular concern to local fire departments are the older fireplaces with chimneys that rise through floors instead of being attached to the exterior of your building.

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Where would be a good place to buy small soaps and shampoos?
Thanks, Jim
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Hidden Treasures
Resale Shop & Bed & Breakfast
Altoona, KS

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: Do I allow guests to use the laundry facilities?

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: What can I expect to pay for providing soap/lotions/shampoos/per room?

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: "What "low cost" ways can you suggest for increasing guest satisfaction? What kinds of amenities do you offer your guests and how much does this increase your costs?"

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