Take it all I say ... thatis the consumables stuff.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903341404576484221378689018.html
I don't think I've purchased shampoo, conditioner or bodywash in years and my at home guests always get a lucky dip surprise.
And with hotels like Langham, you often get mouthwash and bath salts as well - and the Mrs loves the Bath Salts ... so its is win-win.
Heck even the toothbrushes and paste are great for travel (Langham have the best I find). Plus then there are the disposable razors (the blue twin blade with lube strip by Bic) which cost a small fortune at Coles.
Whilst we're at it, there are pens and paper ... makes great note pads at home or on the go. And having a pen "vanish" is never an issue anymore.
Tea bags ... well yes please. I do enjoy a cup when at home (but I never take the cups).
I look at it this way. All the hotel branded 'free' stuff just becomes branding the hotel wants you to have. It helps reinforce the hotel brand over and over again and I notice the cleaning cart is usually fully loaded ready to restock.
So is staying multiple nights, why not just grab all the free stuff and throw it into another bag. It will auto-replenish each day. And then you have a wonderful bounty to take home.
The one thing I am yet to consider is the toilet paper roll. But I have eyed it off a few times
And each time you use the shampoo etc at home, you can close your eyes for a moment and let all your issues drift away as you are swept up in the Peter Thomas Roth aroma of relaxation. Or some may even consider it a sport
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Side note ... bit of an old article
http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2003_3rd/Aug03_HITowels.html