1. HOTEL BED MAKING

2. BED MAKING
DEFINITION
• It is the techniques of preparing different types of bed in making
a guest comfortable
• There are many ways to make a bed, but some are better than
others.
• Hotel beds must be presented neatly and professionally.
• Guests will always appreciate comfortable and neatly made
beds.
• It is part of our job in the hospitality industry to make sure that
we do everything we can to make the guest’s stay a happy one.
• It is not enough to have OK service; the service must be excellent
so that the guest will keep coming back.

3. BED SIZES
• Now a days ,beds come in a wide array of shapes and sizes .Most countries have a standard set of four sizes
of mattresses .While the double size appears to be a standard ,based on the imperial measurements of 4. Ft
.6.inches by 6 ft. 3.inches, the sizes for other bed types tend to vary
• Single/Twin bed: Standard dimension of single bed is 75” inches by 39‟‟ inches designed for one person or
for children
• Full bed: This type of bed is also known as double bed. The average dimensions of such a bed are 75‟‟ inches
long and 54‟‟ inches wide.
• Queen bed: The Queen is the most popular size today, it easily accommodates two average size adults. The
average measurement of queen beds is 60‟‟ inches by 80‟‟ inches. This implies that it is 6‟‟inches wider and
5‟‟ inches longer than the full bed

4. Bed making should take 5-7 minutes. Also to
consider is that it will also depend on the bed
size, linen used, and other decorative items
used by the hotel.
HOW LONG SHOULD IT TAKE TO
MAKE A HOTEL BED?

5. Preparing Your Bed
• Remove soiled bed linen from the bed.
• Look at the mattress pad / mattress protector to see if it is stained, torn or
damaged. If it is not straighten it and make sure the mattress and box spring are
even.
• Always adjust the mattress with your leg and not with your back to avoid any
injuries.
• If the mattress pad is stained then remove it.
• Get a clean mattress pad and place it on the mattress:
• Lay the fresh pad on the bed.
• Unfold the pad right-side up and spread it evenly over the centre of the bed.
• Smooth out any wrinkles.
• Mattress pads / mattress protector comes in different size, be sure to use the
correct size.
• Make sure you have the correct size sheets.
• Do not use a stained or torn sheet. Place them immediately in your solid linen
bag.
• Take three fresh sheets and 04 pillow cover / slips as per the bed size.

7. Making bed
• Pull the bed a little away from the headboard.
• Spread the 1st bed sheet and tuck the bottom side of the bed except for the four corners.
• Take the loose end of the sheet, about a foot from the corner at the head of the bed and pull it
straight out, foaming a flap. Pull up the flap so it is flat.
• Tuck in the free part of the corner.
• Pull the flap out toward you and down over the side of the bed. Tuck the flap in.
• Move to the corner at the foot of the bed on the same side of the bed and repeat the procedure.
• Spread the second sheet the wrong side up, from the edge of mattress.
• Put Quilt 6” lower than the 2nd sheet.
• Spread the third sheet over the quilt.
• Fold the second sheet above the quilt and the third sheet and make a fold approximately 6” to
8”.
• Tightly tuck the sheets under the mattress.
• Go towards the foot of the bed and tightly tuck the second sheet, quilt and third sheet together.

8. • Maitre the corners.
• Inset the pillows into the new pillowcase and tuck in the loose ends.
• Repeat this process for the other pillows.
• Place the pillow on the bed with the tucked edges facing the centre and the tucked flaps on
the other side of the pillows.
• Position the bedspread on the bed with equal amounts hanging over both sides and the foot
of the bed.
• Report to the supervisor if you notice stains or tears in the bedspread.
• Smooth the bedspread over the pillows to the head of the bed.
• Tuck the remaining of the bedspread under the front edge of the pillows.
• Smooth the surface of the bed.
• Check the bedspread for evenness on both sides.
• Push back bed towards the side of headboard in the exact position.
• All the four corners of the bed is mitered properly. Bed linen is stain free and properly
pressed. Bed has to be firm.
• Distance of the pillow from Headboard to the fold of the bed is approximately 20”.

9. 1
Put the Fitted sheet on the bed

10. 2
Put the First flat sheet on the bed and make
sure that your sheet is flush to the head board

11. 3
Place the comforter onto the bed, with the top
about 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the head board

12. 4
Put the next sheet onto the comforter to
match the top

13. 5
Fold down the first sheet to make a 3
inch (7.6 cm) fold at the top of the bed

14. 6
Tuck in both sides of the bed fully and
tightly

15. 8
Add the pillow cases and pillows to the
bed, making sure they are perky

16. 9
Fold the green throw and add to foot of
bed

17. 10
Make sure the bed is very tight and
clean looking

19. QUESTION
Q1. What all to be looked for while removing the bed linen?
Q2. Why should the mattress be adjusted with the leg?
Q3. What to be done if you find a torn of soiled bed spread / bed cover?
Q4. What should be the distance of the pillow from headboard to the bed fold?
Q5. How to position the bed spread / bed cover on the bed?