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Product Review: Simmons EverNU Mattress

Five Diamond Hospitality — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:53:31 +0000

Simmons has introduced a new mattress that lets you zip off the top layers of the mattress and replace them. By doing this, you can extend the life of your hotel’s mattresses. A mattress can now last up to 14 years according to Simmons.

Check out the full details, including a video on Simmons website by clicking here.

Our take: It seems like a solid idea. The replacement tops cost about $120. It seems like a good solution to replace soiled mattresses for about 1/5th of the cost. We really like any idea that improves the cleanliness of the beds in hotel rooms. Hotel beds have really come a long way in recent years. We really believe that the triple sheet system that replaced the disgusting comforters is one of the biggest improvements for hotels in decades.

Hat tip: We originally were tipped off about this mattress in the Hotel Check-In Blog.

Product Review: Suite Fridge Hospitality Refrigerators

Five Diamond Hospitality — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:44:01 +0000

Refrigerators in guest rooms are a great idea. Old refrigerators with compressors that cycle on and off all night are not such a great idea. We recently ran into a new refrigerator during a trip to a newly renovated hotel. The great thing about the Suite Fridge is the addition of two new buttons.

The first button is a ‘quick chill’ button. It can turn a newly installed refrigerator to the right temperature in just two hours. It is a great energy saver and useful if your hotel does not have refrigerators in the room but delivers them on request.

The second button is a ‘snooze’ button. What a great idea! The guest hits the snooze button before sleep and then enjoys 8 hours of silence. The refrigerator stays cold as long as the door is not opened. For more info, check out this website.