Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 1st Quarter 2019 | Page 32

THE CASE FOR PURCHASING A QUALITY ROBE By Mark DeLucca 32 ILHA When running a luxury property, it is imperative that your team understands the true cost of room and spa robes. Guests of luxury properties are exceptionally discerning. They expect your robes to fit properly, providing a cozy and relaxing experience. Your operation’s team expects them to look great, launder well and to last. A poorly fitting robe, which does not provide the perceived value a guest expects, will certainly jeopardize your brand equity and diminish your guest’s experience. Robes which must be replaced frequently end up costing more, when you measure the cost as the life of the garment instead of the initial cost on the purchase order.