It’s happened to the best of us. You spend a whole week packing, only to get to your hotel and realize that you left your soap at home. While it may seem like a small issue, those with dry skin can’t fathom the thought of using cheap hotel soap that dries out the skin and then crumbles into little pieces after one shower. If you’re lucky though, you are staying in a hotel that carries one of these luxurious soaps.
Hermés Eau D’orange Verte
It’s always a treat when you walk into your hotel room and see luxury amenities. From the fashion house that makes some of the world’s most sought-after apparel, this men’s soap possesses the same opulence and luxury as the clothing. The mandarin and patchouli notes give an aroma that lingers long after showering and it has a silky lather that cleanses well, leaving skin soft and supple. Don’t expect to see Hermés products at any hotel; the bath line is so exclusive, it’s only available at the most lavish accommodations.
Where can I find this soap? Hotel Ares Eiffel, Paris
La Source by Crabtree & Evelyn
For those that love super fresh fragrances, you will be delighted with La Source, Crabtree & Evelyn’s spa line. Many hotel soaps leave your skin feeling dry, even before rinsing off, but this bar has great slippage and feels creamy to the touch while showering. Even those with dry skin can use this soap and have satisfactory results. Finish it off with La Source Relaxing Body Lotion for ultra smooth skin.
Where can I find this soap? Select Hilton Hotels
Damana Gentle Soap
Produced in France, Damana Gentle Soap is enriched with herbal extracts for a relaxing bath time experience. With extractions of sage, olive oil and lavender, the subtly fragrant bar has nourishing and relaxing properties ideal for winding down after long day of sightseeing. The bar does a great job of cleansing the skin without being too harsh and leaves you feeling baby soft.
Where can I find this soap? Château Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton, GA
Bvlgari Au Thé Blanc (White Tea) Soap
Bvlgari is synonymous with elegance, so it’s no surprise that this soap is the cream of the crop when it comes to hotel toiletries. The soap is unisex, so men and women can appreciate the delicious fragrance that smells even more amazing in a hot shower. After a thick lather and easy rinse, expect the soap’s beautiful scent to linger on the body for quite a while. Going back to your old soap may no longer be an option after showering with Bvlagari.
Where can I find this soap? Sky Lofts at MGM Grand, Las Vegas
June Jacobs Citrus Cleansing Bar
Showering is a spa-like experience when using the brand’s citrus cleansing bar. The french-milled soap gently cleanses skin without over drying or leaving residue. Infused with Shea butter and tropical oils, it gives off a natural scent and does a nice job of softening the skin. If you fall in love with this soap, it can be purchased online in larger sizes. This isn’t drugstore soap though, so be ready to shell out a few extra dollars.
Where can I find this soap? The Grand Hyatt and select Marriot Hotels.
Natrice Bullard is the creator, photographer and writer for The Cultured Lens, a website that curates travel and cultural experiences through vibrant photography, articles and inside tips from locals around the world. When she’s not traveling and shooting, you can find her in Atlanta, Georgia nibbling on french fries while enjoying a perfectly mixed cocktail.
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