When staying at a hotel, you’ll often find a neat selection of toiletries in the bathroom—body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and sometimes even a shower cap or vanity kit. Many guests aren’t quite sure if they’re allowed to take these items home. The answer is simple: yes, the body wash and lotion are there for you, and you’re absolutely welcome to take them with you.
Hotels provide these complimentary toiletries as part of your stay, and they’re intended for your personal use and convenience. You’ve paid for the room, and these little luxuries are included in that cost. Taking them isn’t just acceptable—it’s encouraged. In fact, many hotels partner with specific brands to enhance the guest experience, offering products you might not normally splurge on at home. If you’ve found a scent or formula you love, popping the bottle into your toiletry bag is completely fine.
There’s also a practical side to it—those travel-sized bottles are perfect for future trips, gym bags, or keeping in your desk drawer at work. Just remember, this generosity applies to unopened, complimentary toiletries. Towels, robes or larger refillable dispensers (now more common in eco-conscious hotels) are not intended to be taken. But when it comes to the mini body wash and lotion bottles, feel free to enjoy them during your stay—and afterwards, too.
