Standard of Bedlinen in Hotels
Is it a Floridian thing to not press Bedlinen in hotels? Two different hotels (different chains too) and the beds look slept in! All the linen is creased in a crumpled way?
Is this a thing?
It’s not specifically a “Floridian” thing, but rather a trend you might notice in many hotels across the U.S. These days, most hotels prioritize efficiency, hygiene, and speed over perfectly pressed linens. The beds are made with freshly laundered sheets, but you may see creases or a slightly crumpled appearance because they’re folded and stored in bulk before use.
Here are a few reasons why hotel bedlinen might look unpressed or slightly rumpled:
- High turnover: Housekeeping often has limited time to clean and prepare rooms, especially during peak seasons. Making perfectly pressed beds would slow down service.
- Standard laundering process: Sheets are typically washed, dried, and folded quickly in commercial laundry facilities. This can leave creases even though the linens are clean.
- Hotel presentation style: Many modern hotels focus on crispness at the corners (hospital corners) rather than perfectly ironed sheets. The visual priority is a neat overall appearance, not wrinkle-free perfection.
- Cost and practicality: Pressing all bedlinen in every room daily would increase labor costs and reduce efficiency.
What matters most is that the linens are clean, hygienic, and comfortable. If the wrinkling bothers you, you can always request fresh linen or ask housekeeping to smooth it out—they’re usually happy to accommodate.
In summary, seeing creased or slightly crumpled bedlinen in hotels is common and not unique to Florida. It’s more about operational practicality than regional custom.
