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Adventures in Overservice :: The Art of Toilet Paper Origami

October 9, 2008 at 4:30 PM | by ChristineM | 2 Comments

Origami is again assuming its rightful place in the world thanks to the hotel business. Housekeepers at luxe lairs around the world are neatly folding the loose end of a partially used roll of toilet paper into a neat little bow or fan--because toilet paper origami is an art form only enjoyed by the highest end travelers.

So when the room's temporary inhabitant next finds himself on the pot, he'll know that this hotel takes its commitment to creating an "experience" for him seriously, even while he's on the throne.

And if the hotel fancies themselves that much more deluxe, the tissues poking out of the tissue box will have been made to resemble the petals of a carnation (never again to be unbound, forcing anyone who needs to blow their nose to reach for the TP).

Certainly, this is an experience that should give anyone pause. At least a moment or two to wonder what hotel industry executive dreamed up this idea (and if his colleagues laughed in the meeting where he presented it).

We'd also like to know if they couldn't find something better for the housekeepers to do besides fold the toilet paper ends into clever little forms? Were they not happy with the existing hotel towel origami art?

Although, we should point out that some of these fancy-pants hotels have their housekeepers fold the toilet paper corners into a triangle and then attach it to the rest of the roll with a seal-like sticker (money well spent). Other hotels like to tie a ribbon around the spare roll of toilet paper, like a welcome-to-the-bathroom amenity. Thompson Hotels, as we already know, likes to imprint their logo on the first square.

Really though, sculpting the hygienic paper products into the proud artwork of a seven-year-old girl is not a deal breaker for any hotel guest. If these hotels really insist on impressing guests in the bathroom, try leaving some reading material in there.

What else do you think hotel should include in their bathrooms? Let us know.

[Photo: Pretty Kate Machine]

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  1. bangerang

    HotelChatter Member

    seats

    i want temperature control on my throne.  the cold seat is an unpleasantry that i refuse to accept.
    October 9, 2008 at 5:10 PM
  1. lindaloo

    HotelChatter Member

    Toilet Paper Origami

    I have always appreciated a toilet paper point, but I love something more unique such as the fold in this photo. It's a fun touch and it shows that someone is really tending to the details. Check out the Toilet Paper Origami book with lots of great styles at www.tporigami.com.
    February 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM

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