Guest towel is a small towel (typically 30x50cm) designed for guest bathrooms - decorative enough for display but functional for light use.
Size
Smaller than hand towels but larger than face cloths:
- Typical: 30x50cm (12x20 inches)
- Provides adequate hand drying
- Compact for guest bathroom display
Purpose
- Guest bathroom hand drying
- Powder room display
- Decorative accent
- Light, infrequent use
Features
Guest towels are often:
- More decorative than daily towels
- Monogrammed or embroidered
- Coordinated colours/patterns
- Displayed for appearance
Guest Bathroom Etiquette
Provide fresh guest towels that:
- Signal they're for guest use
- Are visibly clean
- Differ from household towels
- Include a basket for used ones
vs Hand Towels
| Guest Towel | Hand Towel |
|---|---|
| 30x50cm | 40x70cm |
| Decorative | Functional |
| Light use | Daily use |
| Guest bathrooms | All bathrooms |
Related Terms
- Fingertip towel - Smaller
- Hand towel - Larger