How to ensure guests are comfy if you don’t have spare room
Your guests can still keep comfortable even if you don’t have a spare room. Here’s how.
1. Invest in an elevated air mattress – Elevated air mattresses are not only more comfortable than their lower counterparts, but their added height makes them feel a lot more like a real bed. This can go a long way in making your guest feel more comfortable.
2. Share your schedule –If you have to wake up early to get ready for work, let your guest know so they can anticipate your routine and avoid the bathroom at that time.
3. Provide a laundry receptacle – Give your guest a laundry hamper or other receptacle to put their used clothes in. This way they don’t have to leave them on the floor or mix them back into their clean luggage.
4. Provide toiletries – Toothpaste is one of the most easily forgotten necessities. Provide your guest with toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo and conditioner lacking their own, just like a hotel might do, to help your guest feel pampered.
5. Use a folding screen – You may not be able to give your guest the privacy of a closed door, but a folding divider is the next best thing. Set one up in your living room to give your guests a feeling of privacy.
6. Provide an eye mask and ear plugs – Give your guest an eye mask and earplugs if the room they are staying in is bright or noisy. This can also be especially helpful if you have conflicting sleep schedules.
7. Have a variety of pillows –Just as we all have different fingerprints, we also have varying pillow requirements. Provide a variety of pillow options so your guest doesn’t wake up with a sore neck.
8. Set out towels – No one is a fan of the dreaded naked dash when you forget to bring your towel to the bathroom. Make sure you set out a set of towels before their arrival.
9. Write down your wifi password – Especially if your grandchild is visiting, save your guest the trouble of asking you for your password and have it written down.
10. Prepare food – When a visitor has long travelled, they will often be hungry on arrival. Prepare food for them in anticipation and be aware of any dietary restrictions they might require.
11. Plan something fun – Your guest might not know the area in which you live or might not be inclined to do something on their own. Plan an activity or event that the two of you can do together once they are settled in.
12. Prepare in advance – When planning your guest’s arrival, do all of these things in advance. Your guest will feel far more welcomed if you don’t seem rushed and unprepared for their arrival.