How to Create a Guest Room Welcome Basket

Opening up your home to guests is always a fun time. One way to help make your out-of-town guests feel special when they visit is to create a curated house guest welcome basket. The guest basket is in addition to the typical house guest items that are stored in the guest bathroom: body wash, toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, etc.

When deciding on what sort of products I include in the basket I consider local items that offer an element of comfort and can also double as a travel souvenir. Guests can use these items during their stay and easily bring them back home with them if they like.

Guest Room Essentials:

Adding items like a throw blanket that your guests can use during their stay, on the plane, or in the car. I also like to include a scented candle that can light up the room and I also add a unisex scented room spray. Guests will enjoy the aromatherapy and these items help create a nice relaxing environment.

Providing shower tablets to help make showers soothing and all the more refreshing is always appreciated. Especially if your guest is a little under the weather after traveling.

Sweet Souvenirs

Gifting gourmet candies to thank your friends and family for coming to visit is always a nice touch. Items like koozies are cute sentimental souvenirs that are easy to pack. It will keep their beverages cold AND warm their heart with the memories they made with you.

How to make a hospitality basket for guests?

1. Consider what items you would like to add to the welcome basket. Local, seasonal, etc

2. Select the size of basket you will be using

3. Add a linen kitchen towel to line the basket or line it with a blanket if the basket is larger

4. Place larger items into the basket first

5. Add smaller items to fill in the empty spots

6. Add a “Thank you for visiting” note, stationary or local gourmet chocolates to the basket

What do you put in a guest bathroom basket?

Here are some products I would start with to get some ideas.

Photos by: Josh Olalde