What is a pillow menu?

A pillow menu is a selection of different types of pillows offered by hotels (often luxury hotels) to cater to individual guest preferences and ensure a comfortable night's sleep. It allows guests to choose a pillow that best suits their sleeping style, preferred firmness, and any specific needs they might have.

Here's what you might find in a typical pillow menu:

• Different Fills: Pillow menus commonly offer pillows with various fillings, such as:

  • Down pillows: Known for their softness and luxurious feel.
  • Feather pillows: Offer more support than down but can be less soft.
  • Memory foam pillows: Conforms to the head and neck for customized support and pressure relief.
  • Polyester pillows: A more affordable and hypoallergenic option.
  • Latex pillows: Offer a balance of support and comfort, and are naturally hypoallergenic.
  • Buckwheat pillows: Provide firm support and can be molded to the desired shape.

• Different Firmness Levels: Pillows are often offered in varying degrees of firmness, ranging from:

  • Soft: Ideal for stomach sleepers.
  • Medium: Suitable for back sleepers.
  • Firm: Recommended for side sleepers.

• Specialty Pillows: Some pillow menus might include specialty pillows designed for specific needs:

  • Orthopedic pillows: Designed to support the neck and spine.
  • Body pillows: Long pillows that provide support for the entire body.
  • Cervical pillows: Designed to support the natural curve of the neck.
  • Anti-allergy pillows: Made with hypoallergenic materials to reduce allergens.

• Pillow Size: Although less common as a primary selection criterion, some menus might offer different pillow sizes such as standard, queen, and king.

• How to Order: Usually, the pillow menu is located in the guest room (often in the bedside table drawer or in the hotel compendium). Guests can typically request their desired pillows by contacting the front desk or concierge.

The purpose of a pillow menu is to enhance guest satisfaction by providing them with personalized comfort and a better sleep experience.