Why do US hotels sandwich the blanket between two sheets instead of putting it inside a duvet cover?
Every US hotel I've stayed in so far sandwiched the blanket between two sheets, instead of putting it inside a duvet cover (example of what I'm talking about) like most people do at home. The first sheet goes between your body and the blanket and the second sheet goes on top of the blanket preventing your arms from touching it. What's the reason behind this? Is it possible to ask the hotel to change it for the duration of my stay?
It's unpleasant because the two sheets are eventually untangled from the blanket and your body touches the unwashed blanket surface. On the other hand a duvet cover guarantees you won't touch the blanket accidentally during your sleep.
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I am an ex-pat living in Vienna, Austria. I was shocked to find that in most European countries they do NOT sleep under a second sheet, but under a duvet with a cover...and in many cases a double/queen sized bed will have 2 twin sized duvets on the bed...one for each person. I found this really strange since I was a newlywed and sleeping with my own blanket meant that when I wanted to get closer to my husband there was always that open area between us where the duvets separated (we have since fixed this...there are duvets and covers large enough for double/queen sized beds...king sized beds don't seem to be offered anywhere here, nor is there bedding available for a king). You will not find the flat sheet offered here with bedding sets (normally the set includes a fitted sheet and 2 pillow cases for a queen sized set). In staying in hotels here you have a little better felling of cleanliness in the bed, because all the bedding (sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers) are fresh and clean as opposed to the re-used blanket and bedspreads that are normally found on the hotel beds stateside. It's a culture thing and one that you just get used to (lol kinda)...I still miss my top sheet, but not a deal breaker for living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
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Do hotels use sheets as duvet covers?
Hotels typically use a sheet \u2013 not a blanket or duvet \u2013 as the top layer of bedding. But, if you want to a pop of color or a personal touch, add a coverlet to the bottom of the bed or a few colorful pillows.What is the blanket between the sheet and comforter called?
\u201cA coverlet is meant to be a lightweight layer that can either be made into the bed, between the sheet and duvet, to act like a blanket, or folded at the foot of the bed for an extra layer of warmth or decoration,\u201d says Monica Bhargava, Pottery Barn's executive vice president of product development and design.Why do hotels tuck the sheets in so tight?
"This ensures the sheets are firmly anchored to the bed so that they do not move around when the guest gets into bed and so they remain free of unsightly wrinkles. The tucked corners also gives the bed a very neat and tidy appearance, akin to a neatly wrapped gift."Why do hotels use flat sheets instead of fitted sheets?
Wear and tear is not the only reason that hotels skip fitted sheets, they also opt out for inventory purposes\u2014it's just easier to have flat sheets for everything\u2014and for laundering. "With fitted sheets, they can't be pressed or folded, whereas with a flat sheet it's much easier," Shah said.This ingenious duvet cover trick will change your life
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