As someone who’s spent nearly a decade sourcing, packaging, and delivering hotel shaving kits for properties across North America, I get asked this question more than almost any other: “How many razors are usually in a hotel shaving kit?” It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Over the years, I’ve heard everything from guests complaining a kit only had one razor and needing to beg the front desk for another, to hotel owners calling me frustrated because they’re overordering extra razors that never get used. Today, I want to break down the real numbers, the logic behind them, and what it means for hoteliers and guests alike—all from the perspective of someone who’s packing thousands of these kits every week. Hotel Shaving Kit
First, let’s start with the baseline. When I first got into this business back in 2015, most mid-tier to budget hotels in the U.S. and Canada stuck to exactly one razor per kit. That made sense back then: a single, disposable twin-blade razor, wrapped in a small paper sleeve, paired with a 10ml tube of shaving cream and sometimes a tiny aftershave wipe. For years, that was the standard because it was cheap, lightweight, and most guests only needed one razor per stay.
But the industry shifted around 2018, and that’s when things started to change. As hotels upgraded their guest experiences—smaller, more personal toiletries, higher-quality blades, and more personalized amenities—hoteliers began asking for options. By 2020, right before the pandemic hit, I’d noticed a split in demand: about 40% of our clients still ordered one razor per kit, 50% ordered two, and 10% ordered three. Then the pandemic hit, and everything flipped.
During lockdowns, hotels operated at a fraction of their capacity. Travel was mostly essential only, and guests stayed for weeks at a time, not just a night or two. I remember getting a call from a mid-range chain based in Texas that had extended-stay properties asking for kits with three razors—their guests were construction workers and healthcare staff who didn’t want to stop mid-stay to ask for a new razor. That was a turning point for me. I realized that the number of razors in a kit had way more to do with the type of hotel, the length of guest stays, and the guest demographic than any industry-wide rule.
Let’s get into the data, because numbers matter here. I pulled internal sales data from 2023, which is our most recent full year of records, to back this up. Last year, we delivered shaving kits to over 2,200 properties across the U.S. and Canada, ranging from budget motels with 20 rooms to luxury resorts with over 500 rooms. Here’s what the data says about average razor counts:
For budget motels (properties under 50 rooms, nightly rates under $100): 92% of these clients order kits with 1 razor. The remaining 8% occasionally add a second for extended-stay guests, but that’s rare. The reason? These guests often stay for one night, travel light, and don’t want to carry bulky toiletries home. Plus, budget motels keep inventory thin, so ordering extra razors that don’t get used is a waste of space and money. I once worked with a small motel in Florida that tried adding two razors to every kit and saw a 12% increase in unused items being tossed at the end of each month—they switched back to one razor within three months.
Mid-tier hotels (properties 50-200 rooms, nightly rates $100-$250): This is our biggest segment, making up about 55% of our annual orders. Last year, 58% of mid-tier clients ordered 2 razors per kit, 35% ordered 1, and only 7% ordered 3. The sweet spot here is two razors, and I’ve heard from so many hotel managers that this hits the perfect balance. Most guests at mid-tier hotels are either leisure travelers staying 1-3 nights, or business travelers staying 2-5 nights. A second razor is there for the rare guest who nicks themselves during their first shave, or for someone who brings a partner along and both need a razor. One hotel owner in Ohio told me, “Two razors mean we don’t have to field calls at 7 a.m. from guests panicking because they ruined their first razor— and we only waste 3% more product than we did with one. It’s worth it.” The 7% that order three razors are almost always extended-stay hotels in this tier, catering to long-term business guests.
Luxury hotels and resorts (properties over 200 rooms, nightly rates over $250): This is the most varied segment. Last year, 42% of luxury clients ordered 2 razors, 28% ordered 1, 22% ordered 3, and 8% offered a custom option where guests can request extra razors at the front desk. Luxury guests often have different needs: some want top-tier, long-lasting razors (so one is enough for a multi-night stay), while families traveling for vacation might need two or three razors for a group. I also work with a coastal resort in California that hosts many wedding parties, and they actually order kits with one razor, but keep extra razors stocked at the front desk for guests who need them— that way, they don’t waste product but still meet demand.
Now, let’s talk about the edge cases that throw these averages off. First, extended-stay properties—whether budget or luxury—are a big one. I have a client chain in Seattle with 12 extended-stay locations that all order kits with three razors. Their guests often stay 4-8 weeks, and a single razor’s sharpness lasts only 10-15 shaves. So three razors mean a guest doesn’t have to ask for a refill mid-stay. Another edge case: family-friendly hotels. A ski resort in Colorado that caters mostly to families orders kits with two razors, but adds a “family pack” option that comes with three razors for guests booking a suite. That’s worked well for them, as kids and parents often need extra razors during a week-long vacation.
I’ve also seen a shift towards quality over quantity over the last two years. More and more hotels are ditching cheap, thin single blades for durable twin-blade or even three-blade razors. One razor of a good quality blade lasts almost as long as two of the old cheap ones, so some hotels are moving back to one razor per kit. But they still keep extra razors on hand because guests don’t want to have to beg for one. That’s an important point: the number of razors in the kit isn’t the only thing that matters— how many you keep available for guest requests matters too. Last year, I tracked client data and found that hotels that kept at least 5 extra razors per 10 rooms at the front desk had 70% fewer guest complaints about missing razors, regardless of how many were in the room kit.
Let’s talk about cost, too, because that’s the biggest factor for most hoteliers. A disposable twin-blade razor costs me roughly $0.75 each to source and package into a kit, depending on order volume. So adding a second razor to a kit adds $0.75 to the cost, and a third adds another $0.75. For a mid-tier hotel that has 100 rooms and sells 80 room nights a day, that’s an extra $21,900 a year to add two razors to every kit. For most hotels, that’s worth it for the guest experience, but for budget motels, that extra cost can cut into profit margins. That’s why budget motels stick to one razor—they can’t afford to spend an extra $20,000 a year on something that only benefits a small percentage of guests.
I’ve had a lot of guests ask me if hotels use reusable razors, and the answer is almost always no. Disposable razors are more hygienic for a hotel setting—you can’t sanitize a razor 100% between guests, so disposable is the safer bet. That’s why we don’t offer reusable razors in our kits—hotels want to avoid any risk of germs, even if it means more waste.
Now, what’s the future of this? Based on the conversations I’m having with clients for 2025 orders, I think the average will stay around two razors per kit, but there will be more custom options. More hotels are moving away of a one-size-fits-all kit and offering add-ons—extra razors, aftershave, even travel-sized toothbrushes—for guests who need them. A lot of that is driven by sustainability, too. Hotels are trying to reduce unnecessary waste, so instead of packing two razors that might not get used, they stock extra at the front desk for guests who need them. That way, they don’t waste product, but still meet guest needs.
I’ll be honest, when I first started in this business, I thought the answer to “how many razors are in a hotel shaving kit?” was simple: one. But after 10 years of talking to hoteliers, tracking sales data, and working directly with guests, I know it’s not. It depends on what kind of hotel you run, who your guests are, and what they need. One razor works for budget motels, two works for most mid-tier hotels, three works for extended-stay and some luxury properties, and custom options are gaining traction as hotels focus on sustainability and guest experience.
If you’re a hotel owner or manager looking to update your shaving kits, I can help. We’ve custom designed kits for properties of all sizes, from small motels to large resort chains, with options for 1, 2, or 3 razors, and we can work with your budget and guest demographic to find the right fit. Whether you’re looking to cut costs, reduce waste, or improve guest satisfaction, we can tailor a solution that works for your property. Reach out to us to discuss your needs and get a custom quote.
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American Hotel & Lodging Association. (2023). 2023 Hotel Amenity Trends Report. AHLA Publishing.
Hospitality Technology. (2024). Guest Supply and Amenity Consumption in U.S. Hotels. Hospitality Media Group.
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. (2023). Reducing Single-Use Plastic Waste in Hotel Amenities. SHA Research Report.
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