​Do you know what are the usual sizes of mattresses and bed linen in hotels?

If you have a hotel business, it is important that you know this information to offer your customers the maximum comfort and quality. Here we are going to explain how to choose the right size for your hotel sheets, taking into account the dimensions of the mattresses and the shrinkage of the bed linen.

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What are the dimensions of mattresses in hotels?

 

Mattresses used in hotels and tourist accommodation usually have standard sizes that are adapted to the different types of beds offered to guests. These sizes may vary from country to country or region to region, but in general they can be classified as follows:

 

• Single mattresses: these are used for single or twin beds, which are usually 90 cm wide and 190 cm or 200 cm long.

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• Double mattresses: for double or full beds, which are usually 135 cm or 150 cm wide and 190 cm or 200 cm long.

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• Queen mattresses: used for queen beds, which are usually 160 cm or 180 cm wide and 200 cm long.

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• King mattresses: used for king beds, which are usually 200 cm wide and 200 cm long.

 

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What are the dimensions of hotel mattress sheets?

 

Sheets used to cover hotel mattresses should be sized to fit the size of the mattress and to prevent them from moving or slipping off during sleep. Sheets can be divided into two types:

 

• Fitted sheets: these are sheets that are placed directly on the mattress, covering all four sides. They can be with elastic bands, which have elastic corners that hook onto the mattress, or without elastic bands, which are larger and fold under the mattress.

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• Top sheets: these are placed on top of the fitted sheet, covering the top of the mattress. They are usually longer than the fitted sheet so that they can be folded over the sides and the foot of the bed.

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The measurements of fitted sheets and top sheets depend on the size of the mattress, but also on the thickness or height of the mattress. Below you will find a table with the approximate measurements of the sheets for each type of mattress, taking into account an average thickness of 25 cm: