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Survey: Towels, bathrobes and toiletries most stolen by visitors in hotel rooms

According to the hospitality industry expert from Deluxe Holiday Homes, the high theft rate comes from how easy towels are to pack and sneak out. [iStockphoto]

Towels rank first among items hotel guests steal when checking out.

This is according to a January 2026 report by vacation rentals platform Deluxe Holiday Homes on what gets stolen or disappears from hotel rooms most often.

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