Top 3 Best Pillow for Airbnb

The majority of negative reviews come from bedding and more specifically how your guest sleeps. One of the easiest ways to fix your guest’s sleep is with the best pillow for Airbnb.

An Airbnb pillow covers all guest sleeping types from the back, stomach, to side sleepers. The best Airbnb pillow is a chambered design that caters to at least two out of the three sleeping positions and will satisfy the majority of your guests.

In this article, we answer the most commonly searched questions and more. Let’s get into it.

Top 3 Best Pillows for Airbnb

How Many Pillows Do I Need? How Many Airbnb Guest Pillows?

Always supply your Airbnb guests with a minimum of two pillows per guest and store an extra pillow in case there’s an accident. Furthermore, every guest has a different sleep position which makes choosing pillows harder.

For all your Airbnb listings you should provide one firm pillow and one soft pillow per guest. The firm pillows cater to the back/side sleepers and soft pillow for stomach sleepers.

For the firm pillows, we stick to an Adoric down-alternative fill set since these pillows keep their shape for a long time. For soft pillows, we stick to a Plixio bamboo shredded memory foam pillow which also doubles as a hypoallergenic pillow for allergy-sensitive guests.

TIP: On top of sleeping pillows, a staging pillow is a great way to welcome your guests and bring the whole bed together.

Airbnb Pillow Protectors

Just like you protect your Airbnb mattress wouldn’t you want to protect your new pillows as well? Protectors are essentially additional pillowcases that help prevent bed bugs, dust mites, and accidental spills. For us, we have purchased Haperlare 100% Pillow Protectors for almost all our Airbnb listings. These protectors lengthen the lifespan of each Airbnb pillow by preventing stains and damage.

Why Do You Fluff Up A Pillow?

Fluffing up a pillow breathes air into them which removes odors and brings volume into the pillow. Over time your pillow will flatten from moisture or sleeping on it. Fluffing puts life back into them.

We do this process at the end of making our Airbnb beds. To fluff, grab both ends of your Airbnb pillow and squeeze them together a few times.

What Pillow Do Hotels Use?

Have you ever stayed in a hotel and woke up the next morning feeling refreshed from a good night’s rest? Well, that’s because hotels spend tons of money on research.

Furthermore, the majority of high-end hotels use the Pacific Coast Feather Pillows. To begin it starts with the proper fill. Here is our breakdown of what pillows major hotels use.

Four Seasons Hotel Pillows

The Four Seasons uses a 75% White Goose Feather 25% White Goose Down Hotel Pillow which is perfect for side sleepers and neck support. We found these pillows to be thin but the perfect amount for neck support. With the pillow fill, we found the Four Seasons hotel pillows kept their shape well over time.

Marriott Hotel Pillows

Which pillows do Marriott Hotels use? Marriott uses a chambered design with 70% white down and 30% natural Lyocell fibers for the outer chamber. For the inner chamber, Marriott pillows are 100% duck feather fill. The 70% down fill keeps the shape and size of the pillow for much longer. They sell there own Marriott hotel pillows here.

Sheraton Hotel Pillows

Sheraton pillows are a mix of 50% feather fill and 50% down fill pillows. This provides your guests with medium-firm support for their neck and shoulders. Who makes Sheraton pillows? Sheraton gets their pillows manufactured specifically for their brand and hotel chains. This ensures the best guest experience. 

Mirage Hotel Pillows

The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas was the first casino to bring gambling and luxury together. In many ways, they set the standard for all Las Vegas hotels. The Mirage uses a chambered design with the inner chamber being 95% feather fill and 75% gray goose down fill for the outer chamber. Mirage uses the Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillow.

Choice Hotel Pillows

What are Choice Hotel pillows? Choice uses either the Green Label Soft Pillow or the Blue Label Firm Pillow on their hotel beds. The Green Label Soft Pillow offers a thick but soft sleep for back and stomach sleepers. The Blue Label Firm Pillow is for side sleepers or guests with discomfort, especially with back problems. Both of these pillows are manufactured by Restful Nights. We recommend buying a queen or king-size since their standard size is fairly small.

Diamond Resort Pillows

Diamond Resorts hotel pillows are either soft or firm. Nothing in between. In their soft pillows, it’s a down alternative and gel-fiber fill. With Diamond Resort firm pillows they use cluster-fibers to give firmness.

Venetian Hotel Pillows

Venetian hotel pillows are made with a chambered design having 95% feather fill for the inner chamber and 75% good down fill for the outer chamber. Furthermore, Venetian hotels use a Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillows.

Courtyard Marriott Pillows

Each Courtyard Marriott hotel includes two Marriott pillows from the Pacific Coast. They use a chambered design with 100% duck feathers for the inner chamber and 70% white down/30% natural Lyocell fibers for the outer chamber. We recommend choosing the king size for these pillows.

Wynn Hotel Pillows

Wynn Hotel pillows are a mix of 25% CentroClean down and 75% feathers, the Wynn resorts down pillow is a medium-firm fill which helps provide a very comfortable rest. Furthermore, the Wynn hotel pillow is dust mite and hypoallergenic resistant.

Ritz Carlton Pillows

What pillows does Ritz Carlton use? This hotel brand uses a chambered design. Ritz Carlton pillows are a mix of 71% duck feather fill for the inner chamber and 29% down fill for the outer chamber. We found the pillows to be great for all sleeping positions. You can push the feathers around to suit any sleeping styles. Ritz Carlton has its own brand off Ritz-Carlton Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillow which comes as a set of two.

Bellagio Hotel Pillows

Bellagio hotel uses Restful Nights Conformance Supreme down alternative pillows. These pillows are hypoallergenic, machine washable/dry, and featured in hotels worldwide. Bellagio Conformance Supreme pillows are made of 100% individual polyester strands giving the hypoallergenic feature. Furthermore, the polyester fill keeps these pillows soft and fluffy night after night.

What Are Pillow Sizes?

• Standard Pillow Size – 20″ * 26″
• Super Standard Size – 20″ * 28″
• Queen Pillow Size – 20″ * 30″
• King Pillow Size – 20″ * 36″
• Euro Pillow Size – Varies

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What Are The Best Hypoallergenic Pillows?

For the most part, memory foam is hypoallergenic and bed bug resistant. Hypoallergenic pillows cause less allergic reactions on your guests due to fewer potential allergens, or substances that trigger allergic reactions. We recommend having at least one hypoallergenic pillow for each of your Airbnb beds. Below are the very best of all types.

1. Beckham Collection Gel Pillow – On almost all retailer websites the most popular hypoallergenic pillow is the Beckham Collection. It is the most consistent with consumer reviews being luxurious, plus-sized, dust mite resistant, and is hypoallergenic.
2. King Premium ADJUSTABLE Fill – The best part of the King Premium pillow is the adjustable memory foam. Whether you want to add or remove some fill, the option is yours. When we purchased this pillow it came with a bag that we store the excess memory foam stuffing in. It works great.
3. BedStory Pillows for Sleeping Hotel Collection – This pillow is medium firm with great support for the head and neck. We found the outer layer to be very good quality and high thread count. Furthermore, the pillow held its shape over usage and compresses properly. Highly recommended.

When Should You Replace An Airbnb Pillow?

When you first purchase your Airbnb pillows, measure the width of the pillows after they have sat outside their original package for 2 hours.

Write down that measurement and every 3 months, after you fluff your pillows up, re-measure. If your Airbnb pillows don’t go back to at least 60% of the original measurement then you are looking at new pillows.

The second way is if you have excessive stains or damage on your pillows. This will happen over time from use.

How Often Do You Change Pillowcases? Should Pillowcases Be Washed Often?

How often do you change pillowcases? With the build-up of dust mites and body sweat Amerisleep.com suggests you change your pillowcases at least once a week.

For Airbnb hosts or short term rentals, change your pillowcases after each guest checks out. Furthermore, we have always recommended and used Adoric pillowcase sets which have been ultrasoft and extremely comfortable.

Our favorite tip is to place two pillowcases on your pillows. Both going opposite directions from each other which prevents your pillow from getting yellow stains at the open end and adds additional protection overall.

Can Tempurpedic Pillows Be Washed? How To Clean Tempurpedic Pillows?

Tempurpedic pillows can only be washed by hand. Throwing them in a wash or drying machine will break down the material and ruin the pillow. To wash, place your Tempurpedic pillow in a bowl of cold water.

Next, add 2 tbsp of detergent or vinegar and soak for 20 minutes. If you are looking to remove unwanted stains/odors then place a small amount of baking soda on your pillow when it’s dry and let it sit for another 20 minutes.

What Pillow Is Best For Shoulder Pain?

The best shoulder pain pillows are made up of a medium-firm fill. Most commonly 50% feather fill and 50% down fill. This provides great support for your neck and shoulders while giving you additional support on your sides. Our recommendation is the East Coast Bedding Down and Feather Blend Sleeping Pillows.

What Pillow Is Best For Back Sleepers?

The best pillow for back sleepers is a thin but firm pillow to support the back of the head and natural curvature of the spin. This normally consists of memory foam or latex material for the proper head support. You don’t want too soft of a pillow because the neck will bend and a thick pillow won’t give you the right body angle. The UTTU sandwich pillow does a great job at adjusting to all back sleeping types.

Where to place a pillow when sleeping on your back? When sleeping on your back place an overfilled pillow underneath your knees to align the spin, then place the back of your head in the center of a thin-firm pillow to maintain the curvature of the spin. 

What Kind Of Pillow Should I Get For Sleeping Styles? Which Pillow Material Is Best?

Every sleeping position brings different materials and styles of pillows. Which pillow material is best?

Side Sleepers – Consider firm to extra firm pillows for neck & head support. Overfill pillows are recommended.

Back Sleepers – You need to maintain the natural curvature of the spin as a back sleeper. Medium-firm pillows made of memory foam, latex or down alternatives are most commonly used. These pillows are firm enough to support the back of the head.

Stomach Sleepers – The most common stomach sleeping is with your arms wrapped underneath the pillow in the hugging position. Because of this, your pillow needs a soft scrunchy to fill with down, polyester or thin foam.

Combination Sleepers – Because these sleepers will move multiple times during a night’s rest, you need to be prepared for that. A multiple material pillow fill is used to cover all sleeping types.

Final Thoughts

Whether your guests are side, back or stomach sleepers, the above article will help you pick the proper Airbnb pillows for your listing. This way you guarantee a great night’s rest. Proper Airbnb pillows will help with reviews and gain more bookings. Enjoy!