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Hotel Linen Replacement Cost Calculator

Linen replacement is a routine hotel operating cost driven by wash cycles and shrinkage.

Number of keys

Par level (sets / room)

Cost per set (sheets + towels)

Annual shrinkage + wear %

Annual replacement budget

$8,415

Total inventory value

$38,250

Per-key annual

$56.10

How the math works

Inventory = keys × par × set cost. Annual replacement = inventory × shrinkage %.

150 × 3 × $85 = $38,250 × 22% = $8,415 annual replacement = $56/key.

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This Hotel Linen Replacement Cost Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for hotel linen replacement cost. Linen replacement is a routine hotel operating cost driven by wash cycles and shrinkage. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Enter number of keys.
Enter par level (sets per room).
Enter cost per linen set.
Enter shrinkage + wear %.
Read annual replacement budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Par level?

Typical hotel par: 3 sets per room (one on bed, one in laundry/turn, one in storage). Luxury: 4-5 par (higher turn, more capacity). Economy: 2.5-3 par (tighter). Towels: 4-5 par (higher loss rate). Some hotels run 4 sheet par + 5 towel par. Inventory replacement at 20-35% annually typical for towels, 15-25% for sheets. Pools/spa towels: 40-60% loss rate, planned for.

Cost per linen set?

Sheets: $12-30/set (flat, fitted, pillow cases, duvet cover). Queen/King: higher end. Thread count drives cost (200-400 TC mid-range, 400-800 TC luxury). Towels: $8-25/set (bath, hand, washcloth). Pool towels: $4-10. Amenity upgrades (bathrobes, spa sheets): $30-100/unit. Bulk purchase from hospitality supply cuts cost 30-50% vs retail.

What drives loss?

(1) Guest theft: 5-15% of new inventory lost to guests/year (towels > sheets). (2) Laundry wash cycle damage (50-150 washes before retirement). (3) Bleach/iron wear. (4) Stains beyond recovery. (5) Outsourced laundry loss rate often 20-30% vs 10-15% in-house. Hotels with RFID-tagged linens reduce loss 30-50%. Premium brands enforce stricter quality standards = higher turnover.

Budget line item?

Linen replacement budgeted as room supplies expense, $15-35/occupied room for full-service, $8-18 for limited-service. Annual: $8-25/key for limited, $25-60/key full-service, $60-120/key luxury. Tracked monthly. Spike in replacement spending signals: new housekeeping hires, laundry vendor change, guest demographic shift, inadequate storage. Inventory count quarterly minimum.