It's fun to look around and see the free baskets of STUFF a hotel provides. The schwag, if you will.
In the bathroom - My last hotel made a pretty basket with origami washcloth art, a shampoo, a conditioner, lotion, a shower cap, and a tiny packet with an emery board, four Q-tips, needle, a button and thread.
Did I use any of that? Well, nooooo. But I grabbed it all for my wife anyway, who lives for free things (whether she needs them is another question).
On the Desk - Packet of coffee, packet of decaf coffee, black tea bag, herbal tea bags of various flavors, packet of sugar/creamer/stirrer, napkins and paper cups. I used several of those things and debated whether to bring home the rest of them for Jill. Decided against it.
On the TV - Card explaining the free cable and the pay-per-view options. Card explaining the nearby bar and grill happy hour specials. Bound Book with hotel rules, safety precuations, explanation of phone use and local tourist deals. I didn't touch any of those. They aren't technically freebies anyway.
What about other shwag, known as Things Not Nailed Down? Towels, bedding, toilet paper, the radio? Um...taking those things would be stealing. I guess I could take the toilet paper and facial tissues if I wanted, but it's hardly necessary. They probably charge you for them in the end. And, frankly, I prefer the towels I have at home. :)
I want to hear about more hotel free stuff - Read about my Top Ten Hotel Freebies.
