Pricing Silk Rose Petals On The Bed

I'm creating an add-on for the reservation, offering to have silk red rose petals strewn on the bed when the guests arrive. Considering the cost of the petals (not much), the time to put them out (not much), and the headache of cleaning them up later, what's a reasonable charge for the service?

How romantic.
Just the rose petals? Maybe $15?
I stayed at a place that offered a chilled bottle of champagne, a small box of chocolate truffles and some roses for $150. Of course it was nicely presented with the glasses sitting on a napkin on a tray. (not my room ... but I heard all about it)
This could all be done in advance of a stay especially since you've got refrigerators. Add the rose petals. If you're not allowed to do champagne, it could be sparkling cider.

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?

Our local Dollarama sells these. You can also get them at Victoria's Secret but I don't like the price difference.

Nothing. I would charge nothing unless you encompasse more in the package, like cider and flowers or chocolate. I have found, that packaging things makes them sell better and they can't pull it apart for just one item.
(Says the person who has a valentine's house here with zero add ons - never mind, ignore me, I am the worst salesperson...)

PhineasSwann said:

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?.

Click to expand...

PhineasSwann said:

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?

Click to expand...

Dollar Tree sells them and in fact as mentioned to Arks, right now is the time to find things shaped as hearts (glass candy dishes, doilies because we know we all secretly love doilies) and all the lovey dovey items you may wish to use year-round as a "love destination"...or half price AFTER Valentines day at the other stores...

JBloggs said:

Nothing. I would charge nothing unless you encompasse more in the package, like cider and flowers or chocolate. I have found, that packaging things makes them sell better and they can't pull it apart for just one item.
(Says the person who has a valentine's house here with zero add ons - never mind, ignore me, I am the worst salesperson...)

.

Click to expand...

It doesn't seem to be the year for add ons. We got the one order for flowers and another room added on two extra people for breakfast, but that's it.

PhineasSwann said:

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?.

Click to expand...

PhineasSwann said:

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?

Click to expand...

I heard the local Dollar Tree dollar store had them, but they were sold out (Valentines Day). There's a chain called Michaels that has them, but I'm hours from one. So I searched Amazon and ordered 2000 petals for $5 (including shipping!).
Yeah, you get what you pay for, but the reviews for these were good. They said the main thing is that they arrive stacked like chips in a Pringles can, and you have to individually separate and fluff them. But one reviewer told how she did it quickly by wearing latex exam gloves which gave her better "traction".
Anyway, I'll give it a try and may add the cider and/or candy later. I really built my place with romantic getaways in mind, but it has taken time for people to discover it. Lately I've begun getting more people from a 50-mile radius coming from a short getaway, so maybe word is finally getting around!
I started it by boosting on Facebook, to women over 18 within 50 miles, for $30, boosting a photo of one of the jet tubs churning water, with a vase of roses and a couple of glasses of red wine by the tub. You know the sort of pic. It got a lot of shares, and ended up getting about 6000 views, all for $30!

JBloggs said:

PhineasSwann said:

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?.

Click to expand...

PhineasSwann said:

Love this! Where do you get the petals from?

Click to expand...

Dollar Tree sells them and in fact as mentioned to Arks, right now is the time to find things shaped as hearts (glass candy dishes, doilies because we know we all secretly love doilies) and all the lovey dovey items you may wish to use year-round as a "love destination"...or half price AFTER Valentines day at the other stores...
.

Click to expand...

JBloggs said:

Dollar Tree sells them and in fact as mentioned to Arks, right now is the time to find things shaped as hearts (glass candy dishes, doilies because we know we all secretly love doilies) and all the lovey dovey items you may wish to use year-round as a "love destination"...or half price AFTER Valentines day at the other stores...

Click to expand...

:roll: There you go with the doilies again! You know my doily phobia, and still you torment me!

seashanty said:

How romantic.

Just the rose petals? Maybe $15?
I stayed at a place that offered a chilled bottle of champagne, a small box of chocolate truffles and some roses for $150. Of course it was nicely presented with the glasses sitting on a napkin on a tray. (not my room ... but I heard all about it)
This could all be done in advance of a stay especially since you've got refrigerators. Add the rose petals. If you're not allowed to do champagne, it could be sparkling cider..

Click to expand...

seashanty said:

I stayed at a place that offered a chilled bottle of champagne, a small box of chocolate truffles and some roses for $150.

Click to expand...

OK, give me a chocolate suggestion. I might as well put a package together. In for a penny, in for a pound.
I DO worry about people shaking the bubbly before opening it, spewing the stuff all over the room.

Arks said:

seashanty said:

How romantic.

Just the rose petals? Maybe $15?
I stayed at a place that offered a chilled bottle of champagne, a small box of chocolate truffles and some roses for $150. Of course it was nicely presented with the glasses sitting on a napkin on a tray. (not my room ... but I heard all about it)
This could all be done in advance of a stay especially since you've got refrigerators. Add the rose petals. If you're not allowed to do champagne, it could be sparkling cider..

Click to expand...

seashanty said:

I stayed at a place that offered a chilled bottle of champagne, a small box of chocolate truffles and some roses for $150.

Click to expand...

OK, give me a chocolate suggestion. I might as well put a package together. In for a penny, in for a pound.
I DO worry about people shaking the bubbly before opening it, spewing the stuff all over the room.
.

Click to expand...

Arks said:

I DO worry about people shaking the bubbly before opening it, spewing the stuff all over the room.

Click to expand...

That would never have occurred to me. Now I have a new thing to worry about! LOL

Lindt truffles.
Ghirardelli
Chocolate dipped strawberries are still popular but these can be 'iffy' sometimes they're awesome, sometimes not. I was given some Harry and David that were very nice. They are expensive.
You know, people might be bringing in champagne on their own and making a mess with it in the room.

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!

Arks said:

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!.

Click to expand...

Arks said:

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!

Click to expand...

I would worry about chocolate all over my beautiful bedspreads!

Arks said:

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!.

Click to expand...

See if you can get mix n match truffles - some milk, some dark. When I do chocolates in the rooms I get one of each kind.
For the rose petals, get a lot of them. Depending on your market you may find they are not removed from the bed, nor is the cover you strew them on. Just a head's up.
I would also store them in a container with a touch of rose oil to give them a lovely scent.
The total package is a great idea, but if you just want to do the rose petals and chocolates, $25.
I wish we could offer sparkling wine. The sparkling cider never gets opened. I've had the same bottle for years. It goes bad and it gets replaced.

Morticia said:

Arks said:

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!.

Click to expand...

See if you can get mix n match truffles - some milk, some dark. When I do chocolates in the rooms I get one of each kind.
For the rose petals, get a lot of them. Depending on your market you may find they are not removed from the bed, nor is the cover you strew them on. Just a head's up.
I would also store them in a container with a touch of rose oil to give them a lovely scent.
The total package is a great idea, but if you just want to do the rose petals and chocolates, $25.
I wish we could offer sparkling wine. The sparkling cider never gets opened. I've had the same bottle for years. It goes bad and it gets replaced.
.

Click to expand...

Morticia said:

I wish we could offer sparkling wine. The sparkling cider never gets opened. I've had the same bottle for years. It goes bad and it gets replaced.

Click to expand...

True! And yet a friend served some and it was nice ... and I thought ... why didn't I open that bottle??

Arks said:

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!.

Click to expand...

Arks said:

I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.

Click to expand...

Get milk and dark ... I don't know if they sell them that way. But give them half of each. Just like 'a box of chocolates' ... usually has both.

Good idea to give them a mix of chocolates. Great idea of storing them with rose scent.
Yes, I fully expect petals to be left in the bedding, under the bed, all over the place. The cleanup is built into the price.
Kind of fun to have a new project. As Mort said, it's not the year for add-ons, but even if only a handful opt for it, it will be fun to offer.

seashanty said:

Arks said:

I love Lindt truffles, and can get them at the local Walmart. Perfect.
I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.
Ideally, I would buy them now, just to have them on hand. Then I get to eat them as they approach the expiration date!.

Click to expand...

Arks said:

I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.

Click to expand...

Get milk and dark ... I don't know if they sell them that way. But give them half of each. Just like 'a box of chocolates' ... usually has both.
.

Click to expand...

seashanty said:

Arks said:

I guess just go with the milk chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but some don't like that, and everybody likes milk chocolate. I'd rather not get into the business of asking them which chocolate they want, which cider, etc.

Click to expand...

Get milk and dark ... I don't know if they sell them that way. But give them half of each. Just like 'a box of chocolates' ... usually has both.

Click to expand...

Think more for you to eat!

A C Moo re also carries the rose petals (any craft store with a wedding section should have them) - I have both red & white - and they are in a box (loose) so I so nothing other than scatter. Over the years, a very few than taken them with them (I guess they thought they were now theirs) but usually they are on the dresser or the mantle with a few in the bedding or the floor.
I also get the chocolate rose wrapped in red foil (looks like a long-stemmed rose) at the Fam ily Dollar ($2 before Valentines & $1 after) and put it on the bed by the pillows (without the box). Elopements/Anniversaries get this treatment.
I have a small basket that I keep the rose petals in for the next time.