Why more and more hotels are opting for glass water bottles
Glass water bottles: almost unthinkable in the hospitality world. Many hotels use them in their own way. But what makes glass water bottles for hotels so useful? What are glass water bottles and what do you actually use them for? All legitimate questions! You can read the answers later in the blog.
What are glass water bottles?
Glass water bottles are bottles made of sturdy glass, which you can fill with water and pour out water. This can be 'normal' water, but also carbonated water. Furthermore, it is possible to keep all kinds of juices, spirits or whatever you want in the bottles. The bottles are very sturdy, so they can easily take a beating.
What can you use water bottles for in hotels?
Glass bottles are multifunctional. You can use them at many different times in many different places. But what can you practically use water bottles for in hotels? We explain.
In hotel rooms
Guests at your hotel walk into their rooms. You naturally want the rooms to make a good first impression. With glass water bottles in the room, you provide that little bit of extra service. Guests can then use the bottles to pour water into their glasses. They can then easily refill and reuse the bottles in their rooms.
In the hotel restaurant
When guests in your restaurant ask for table water, that's a good time to give water in glass bottles. These bottles come in different sizes, so you can easily adapt them to the company. Small bottles (0.2-0.5 litres) are handy for one person, while large bottles (0.5-1.0) are just right for groups. Glass bottles look nicer than plastic bottles or ordinary decanters. They give your restaurant a luxurious look and show that you care about the environment. That way, you make a good impression on your guests.
At hotel water taps
Many hotels today have a water tap in the lobby, corridor or gym. There, guests can fill their own bottle. If you offer glass water bottles, guests can easily take them with them and use them again and again. It is convenient, sustainable and looks neat. This way, you give your guests an extra piece of service and show that you care about the environment. Some water taps have water filters. An example of a water filter is the Brita water filters.
Reasons to buy glass water bottles
By now, you have already read a few things about glass bottles. You might be wondering: why should I buy glass bottles? Good question! There are several good reasons; we explain to you why you, as a hotel, should purchase glass water bottles.
- Saves money
Most hotels have filled glass water bottles delivered every so often by a catering supplier. They then give the empty bottles. These are cleaned by the supplier. This can be done much cheaper!
If you buy one-off glass water bottles yourself, you can fill them with water yourself. You can filter tap water using a water tap (which can also tap fizzy water). This way, you don't spend a lot of money on the catering supplier and you save a lot of money in the long run.
- Good for the environment
Buying your own glass bottles can be good for the environment for several reasons. First of all, you avoid a lot of transport costs if you do not choose to have water delivered by a catering supplier, but rather water from your own glass bottles. Less transport from large vans/trucks reduces emissions, which is desirable.
In addition, glass bottles can be better for the environment if you previously chose plastic bottles. Some hotels offer plastic bottles of water in their hotel rooms. A better and long-term option is to opt for glass water bottles.
The better you are as a business for the environment, the bigger the positive impression you will leave with your guests. So opt for glass water bottles!
- Good marketing technique
When you choose printed glass bottles, you are a marketer for your own hotel. How ideal! Because you have your logo printed on the bottles, your guests will have a landmark. The more often people see the logo, the more they will remember you. Read more about this in the blog written on this subject. So printing your logo on water bottles is a form of good marketing!
What should I know about glass bottles?
Big and small, round and square, thin and thick, corks or screw caps. The in-stock glass water bottles all have different properties. The Oslo series is by far the best-selling bottle series for hotels. Oslo bottles are available in 0.2, 0.35, 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0 litre sizes.
What is the most sold bottle size?
The Oslo 0.7 litre bottle is the most sought-after bottle. There are several reasons for this. For one, this bottle fits perfectly under all water taps. The 1.0 litre version is usually a bit too big and just doesn't fit under the water tap. While the 0.5 litre then looks a bit too small. That is why the 0.7 litre bottle (from which you can pour about 3-4 glasses) is the perfect size and therefore also the most popular bottle.
How do I show the difference between sparkling and flat water?
Good question! You can do this in two different ways. First, you can use caps. Red is usually associated with sparkling water and blue with flat water. So you can choose to give bottles of sparkling water a red cap and bottles of flat water a blue cap. You can also do this with silver and gold caps. Then you mutually agree that sparkling water has a silver cap and flat water has a gold cap.
The caps come in five different colours: black, silver, gold, blue and red.
The second way to show the difference between sparkling and flat water is a print. You can have a small print placed on the glass bottles. This way, you can use text or a pictogram to show that there is sparkling or flat water in the bottle.
Getting bottles printed
So it is possible to get glass bottles printed. This way, you give the bottles a nice look and advertise in a subtle way. A lot is possible when printing glass bottles. You can 'just' print the logo on the front. You can also print bottles on two sides or print all around. It is possible to have clean designs or, on the contrary, detailed logos printed and engraved. Just what you want!
Summary
Glass water bottles are hugely convenient for hotels. The bottles, from which you can pour both sparkling and flat water, come in many different shapes and sizes. The bottles are handy as it saves money, is good for the environment and is a handy marketing trick. Get your logo printed on the bottles!
Do you have any questions about the bottles or printing? Don't hesitate and feel free to contact us. Already decided? Request a quick quote and free digital proof or order right away!
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