Magical Mystery Device My Guests Don't Seem To Recognize...

Yes, I seem to have a mysterious device in my rooms that my guest can't figure out. They often leave items to dry on it, or pillows. Anyone else having the same problem? Solutions?

The solution is to put a snow white bedspread on the bed. Guests would never throw dirty luggage on a white bed, would they?
Do you have yours open when the guests arrive, or folded up in the corner? I keep mine open. Have no idea if they use them or not but I'd guess that some do, some don't, and having it open and ready makes it more likely to be used.

The solution is to carry the luggage yourself. Or, when showing the guests into the rooms, open the luggage rack, remove their bags from their hands and place them on the racks. Essentially, the solution is DIY.

My mystery item is the coaster.

Arks said:

The solution is to put a snow white bedspread on the bed. Guests would never throw dirty luggage on a white bed, would they?
Do you have yours open when the guests arrive, or folded up in the corner? I keep mine open. Have no idea if they use them or not but I'd guess that some do, some don't, and having it open and ready makes it more likely to be used..

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Open. They use them, but for things like draping sweaters, pillows that they don't want. But they don't seem to think of putting luggage on them. I'm almost tempted to put a tag saying "luggage goes here, dimwit!"

Sugar Bear said:

Arks said:

The solution is to put a snow white bedspread on the bed. Guests would never throw dirty luggage on a white bed, would they?
Do you have yours open when the guests arrive, or folded up in the corner? I keep mine open. Have no idea if they use them or not but I'd guess that some do, some don't, and having it open and ready makes it more likely to be used..

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Open. They use them, but for things like draping sweaters, pillows that they don't want. But they don't seem to think of putting luggage on them. I'm almost tempted to put a tag saying "luggage goes here, dimwit!"
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That's why you, the all-knowing innkeeper, must place the bags there yourself. Seriously. We've been to a couple of places where they do that. Take your bags right out of your hands, as they are showing the room and plop the suitcases on the racks.

Sugar Bear said:

Arks said:

The solution is to put a snow white bedspread on the bed. Guests would never throw dirty luggage on a white bed, would they?
Do you have yours open when the guests arrive, or folded up in the corner? I keep mine open. Have no idea if they use them or not but I'd guess that some do, some don't, and having it open and ready makes it more likely to be used..

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Open. They use them, but for things like draping sweaters, pillows that they don't want. But they don't seem to think of putting luggage on them. I'm almost tempted to put a tag saying "luggage goes here, dimwit!"
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Years ago, we had 4' solid oak luggage racks. They took up the space that is now allotted to comfy chairs. What the guests thought those were supposed to be for, I don't know. There would be a single, empty shopping bag and the suitcases all over the remaining floor space.
It's not like you could sit on these benches, they had ridges on them to keep the wood from being scratched. I have them stuffed in the attic now, wondering what to do with them!

Had guest hide the luggage rack at check out. Found it in the back of a closet there, broken as if they sat on it. Wood was broken/split in two. I guess they sat on it ? Charged their card and they never questioned it. and so it goes "AS the World Turns" innkeeper style.

Maybe their bag is too heavy to heave up onto the luggage rack and then the back of the bag hangs over it onto the floor (or scraped a wall if it is near the wall). I am just thinking about myself and hwy I would or would't use one.
I am now wondering how many luggage racks I saw on our recent road trip...I can recall a couple, but not at every B&B.

I never use them either. Too tippy, suitcase tops tend to slam down unless up against the wall, and that can leave marks. Newer cases have the wheels. Most just leave their cases or bags parked on the floor, as do I. The luggage racks are awkward things. We don't supply them.

Madeleine said:

My mystery item is the coaster..

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In sorrowful agreement. Thank God for Old English and 400 grit sandpaper.

Anon Inn said:

I never use them either. Too tippy, suitcase tops tend to slam down unless up against the wall, and that can leave marks. Newer cases have the wheels. Most just leave their cases or bags parked on the floor, as do I. The luggage racks are awkward things. We don't supply them..

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Anon Inn said:

I never use them either. Too tippy, suitcase tops tend to slam down unless up against the wall, and that can leave marks. Newer cases have the wheels. Most just leave their cases or bags parked on the floor, as do I. The luggage racks are awkward things. We don't supply them.

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I hear you! Thank you. I park mine on the floor as well, or closed up out of the way when I leave the room.
Am I the only one who has things in the inside pocket of a suitcase? in other words the LID compartment, where does it go when it is on the luggage rack. I am not happy with any luggage rack. The ones with the backs are even worse, they flip over and are not sturdy in the least.

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs
Once our health inspector told me to never keep your luggage on the floor or the bed because that's how they spread, I've always used either luggage racks or in hotel rooms, put them up on the flat area next to the tv or desk area.

Madeleine said:

Sugar Bear said:

Arks said:

The solution is to put a snow white bedspread on the bed. Guests would never throw dirty luggage on a white bed, would they?
Do you have yours open when the guests arrive, or folded up in the corner? I keep mine open. Have no idea if they use them or not but I'd guess that some do, some don't, and having it open and ready makes it more likely to be used..

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Open. They use them, but for things like draping sweaters, pillows that they don't want. But they don't seem to think of putting luggage on them. I'm almost tempted to put a tag saying "luggage goes here, dimwit!"
.

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That's why you, the all-knowing innkeeper, must place the bags there yourself. Seriously. We've been to a couple of places where they do that. Take your bags right out of your hands, as they are showing the room and plop the suitcases on the racks.
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Place the bags there yourself ..... That's what I do ..... otherwise they end up on the bed. I meet, carry and place on the luggage racks. One or two night stays will generally live out of their bag. Guests here for longer will unpack everything into the chest of drawers or the closet and make themselves at home (at which point I may offer to stash their bags elsewhere until they need them again).

Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs
Once our health inspector told me to never keep your luggage on the floor or the bed because that's how they spread, I've always used either luggage racks or in hotel rooms, put them up on the flat area next to the tv or desk area..

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Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs

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Right after I bought my wooden ones, I read that you should get metal ones because BBs can live in the wooden ones. So when these wear out, I'll be getting heavy duty metal ones.

Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs
Once our health inspector told me to never keep your luggage on the floor or the bed because that's how they spread, I've always used either luggage racks or in hotel rooms, put them up on the flat area next to the tv or desk area..

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Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs
Once our health inspector told me to never keep your luggage on the floor or the bed because that's how they spread, I've always used either luggage racks or in hotel rooms, put them up on the flat area next to the tv or desk area.

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An excellent reason to never unpack into the dressers, either.

Arks said:

Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs
Once our health inspector told me to never keep your luggage on the floor or the bed because that's how they spread, I've always used either luggage racks or in hotel rooms, put them up on the flat area next to the tv or desk area..

Click to expand...

Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs

Click to expand...

Right after I bought my wooden ones, I read that you should get metal ones because BBs can live in the wooden ones. So when these wear out, I'll be getting heavy duty metal ones.
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Arks said:

Breakfast Diva said:

There is one great reason to use luggage racks: BBs

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Right after I bought my wooden ones, I read that you should get metal ones because BBs can live in the wooden ones. So when these wear out, I'll be getting heavy duty metal ones.

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We went to a class on bb's and the guy who gave it looked around at my rooms and said having metal headboards was also a good idea. So far, all but 1 are metal. But, there are wood nightstands, so nothing is perfect.

I guess I don't understand this mentality, BB can live in draperies, carpet, sofas, anywhere.

I have then and I do bring them out and open them. O have one closet that is deep enough to open the luggage rack IN the closet and show them it is there. I do what I can and do not stress about anything else. Ain't worth the effort as I cannot change them.

Joey Bloggs said:

I guess I don't understand this mentality, BB can live in draperies, carpet, sofas, anywhere..

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Yes, but your luggage comes in contact with OTHER luggage on planes, buses and places you don't realize they can hitch a ride.