Changing Hotel Bed Sheets

USA Today reported that hotel chains are saving millions of dollars by
reducing their changes of sheets. Of course, all new guests get new
sheets, but those with extended stays will no longer see the daily sheet
changes that used to be industry standard.

Hotels are explaining the move as an effort to be more environmentally
friendly, using less hot water, detergents and bleach to clean sheets. But
the hotels see big savings from less laundry and reduced labor costs.

The upscale, full-service hotels of Marriott International, the world's
largest hotel chain, began switching to every 3 days earlier this year.
Privately-held Global Hyatt Corp. went from changing each guest's sheets
daily to every 4 days last year. Some leading chains, including Holiday
Inn, do not have uniform policies on sheet changes across the chain.
Some lodging companies, including Sheraton, Westin and St. Regis, all
owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, still make daily sheet
changes.

Most hotels are willing to change sheets daily for any customer who
requests it. According to that report, about 5 to 7% of guests make that
requests, although that varies by hotel.