Supplying Amenities for STR's?

[Michael Greenberg]

I have an off-investment topic question.  Anyone have a really good amenities suppliers, e.g., hotel/motel shampoo, soap, conditioner, snacks, etc supplier?  I'm finding some on Google but always looking for recommendations.  Thanks!

[Valerie Rogers]

For my Summit County property (which is not far from where I live & is easier to stock than my FL properties) I use a dispenser like this to dispense shampoo, conditioner & body wash. I also use the body wash as liquid "soap" in a dispenser on the counter in each bathroom. I buy the supplies by the gallon and my housekeeper tops off the dispensers each time she cleans. My guests have commented how much they enjoy having that amenity supplied. I use "Aroma Land" Lemongrass & Sage products. I love the scent. 

We've been renting that property for 4 years and I've only had to order twice so they last a long time. The body wash seems to go faster than the shampoo & conditioner. (I think most people carry their favorite products with them.)

However, in FL I buy the little hotel sized soaps, shampoo & conditioners. I use the Coastal Breezes line from the National Hospitality website. (Click link to view product options, quantities & prices.) 

My housekeeper puts two soaps, one shampoo & one conditioner in each bathroom (2) for the guests to use to get started. It averages to less than $1 per stay to provide these items for my guests. . We seem to go through soaps more than shampoo or conditioner.