We want to let you in on a secret: You can replicate the good night’s rest you get at luxury destinations by dressing your bed with the best hotel sheets. Whether you’re sleeping in the Four Seasons One Dalton in Boston or dozing off at the Mandarin Oriental in Lake Como, the key to the next-level comfort is in the bedding. Aside from accessories like fluffy down feather pillows and mattress toppers to rest on, there are a couple of sheet types that contribute to the five-star experience: cotton percale and sateen.
Our Top Picks for the Best Hotel Sheets
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To get down to the nitty-gritty of these sheets, a hotel bed dressed in a percale weave boasts a crisp look and feel, almost as if it were made from your favorite pressed button-down shirt. A sateen weave, however, is polished and resembles the appearance of pearls. What’s more, both of these high-quality sheets have breathable, wrinkle-resistant qualities for a refined aesthetic we know and love in a high-end establishment.
Many of our favorite places to buy bedding—including Italian luxury brands Frette and Sferra—even create custom bed linens like these for the best hotels around the world. Scroll below for a staycation-style set of sheets to enhance your sleep experience.
For consistency, all of the prices reflect queen sizes. However, many brands offer twin size and king size options too.
Best Overall
Specs
- Material: 100% long-staple Supima cotton with a sateen finish
- Sizes: Twin, full, queen, king, California king
- Thread count: 350 thread count
- What’s included: One deep-pocket fitted sheet, one modern hemmed flat sheet, two French closure pillowcases
For a bed that looks effortlessly well-dressed night after night, we think the Four Seasons offers some of the best sheets to make this dream a reality. The luxury hotel’s organic cotton sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, so you can rest easy knowing your bedding is free of harsh chemicals. The Supima cotton sheet set is made with a sateen weave, offering a light sheen like you’d get in bamboo sheets without the slippery feel. Arguably one of the most design-friendly qualities, this set comes in a variety of warm and neutral tones to match nearly any design aesthetic, from minimalist to maximalist.
Best Splurge Set
Specs
- Material: 100% pure long-staple cotton sateen
- Sizes: Queen, king, California king
- Thread count: N/A
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two shams
Another property with Frette bedding, The Palace Hotel in Madrid is an AD-favorite historic hotel. “You’ll definitely want to stop by La Cúpula during your trip for an afternoon drink and some bites from the stylish tapas menu,” says shopping editor Audrey Lee. “If it’s the right time of day, the room becomes drenched in sunlight through the dome-shaped stained glass ceiling.” As for the bedding, you can mirror the hotel’s lavish interiors with Frette’s bold sheets. The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.
Most Versatile
Specs
- Material: 100% cotton
- Sizes: Queen, king
- Thread count: Not listed
- What’s included: Two flat sheets, two pillowcases, and one duvet cover
Priding themselves on a sustainable outlook toward hospitality, the 1 Hotel Group offers a connection with nature and serenity even in the heart of the city. With green-certified buildings and a focus on wellness, it’s no surprise that this hotel’s bedding is equally natural. Kassatex’s 100% cotton sheets are softer than percale but not as shiny as sateen. Shopping market editor Kate McGregor stayed at the 1 Hotel Seattle and was impressed with the breathability. “I’m quite a hot sleeper, but even after a cross-country flight, I slept soundly,” she says. “There was no swishing noise as I moved, either, a pet peeve of mine with really crisp hotel sheets.” Rather than a fitted and flat sheet, the 1 Hotels sheet set includes two flat sheets so you can really master those precise folds at each mattress corner. Machine washable and available in either a queen or king set, these sheets come with a 60-day trial, so you can really get a feel for them without worrying about a wasted investment.
Best Hotel Sheets on Amazon
Specs
- Material: Cotton percale
- Sizes: Twin, full, queen, king, California king
- Thread count: 1,000 thread count
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two pillowcases
While Frette creates custom Italian linens, the brand also has a sister brand, H by Frette, with bed sheets of premium quality at a budget-friendly price point on Amazon. The cotton bed sheets offer hotel quality with a light, smooth feel that’s ideal for those who sleep warm. This set also has a high thread count at 1,000—the most on our list. Like other Frette sheets, you can find H by Frette bedding sets in high-end hotels like Soho House and the Rosewood Hotels.
Best Sateen Sheets
Specs
- Material: 100% cotton sateen
- Sizes: Full, queen, king, California king
- Thread count: 530 thread count
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two classic pillowcases
A historic hotel franchise, the Mandarin Oriental dates back to the mid-1800s with its first location in Bangkok, Thailand. Today, you’ll find properties worldwide rooted in opulent design. To match the elegant interiors, you can outfit your bed with the brand’s silky smooth 530-thread-count sateen sheet set. Take your pick from white or champagne colorways for the two pillowcases, flat sheet, and fitted sheet. There’s a duvet cover available too if you’d like to match your bed from top to bottom.
Best Percale Sheets
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Specs
- Material: 100% long-staple cotton
- Sizes: Twin, full/queen, king
- Thread count: N/A
- What’s included: Flat sheet
As a brand dating back to the late 1800s, it’s only right that Sferra outfits hotels rooted in just as much history. From New York City’s The Beekman to Washington DC’s The Thompson, you’ll find the company’s bed linens across fine establishments with mid-century modern and old-world aesthetics. The hotel flat sheet is made of cool, crisp percale and features a double row of satin stitch embroidery for a timeless look in any bedroom.
Best Patterned Sheets
Specs
- Material: 100% extra-long staple combed cotton sateen
- Sizes: Queen, king, California king
- Thread count: 400 thread count
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two pillowcases
Make a statement without sacrificing a classic hotel look with this tuxedo sheet set. Crafted by Frette for the Ritz-Carlton, this design includes a white-on-white stripe pattern that is perfect for a suite-inspired space. For a unique touch, you can also pair a set of the classic pillowcases with this set for a blend of solid colors and bold lines. Instead of shorter threads that can fray over time, this fabric is made of extra-long staple cotton sateen for an ultra-soft and durable feel.
Best Collab
Specs
- Material: 100% cotton sateen
- Sizes: Queen, king, California king
- Thread count: 400 thread count
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two pillowcases
As we’ve shared several times in this list, Frette is a favorite for luxury sheets. This custom sateen sheet set, created for the St. Regis—a hotel chain known for its classic interiors—has the same type of elegance the property is known for around the world. Here, find a 400 thread count designed for a sturdy, breathable fabrication that only feels better wash after wash.
Best Simple Set
Specs
- Material: 100% cotton sateen
- Sizes: Queen, king
- Thread count: 300 thread count
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two pillowcases
Known for merging sophisticated style with touches of local culture, the Edition hotels are great destinations for a modern and personalized stay. To mirror one of their suite styles, you can dress your bed with its sheet set that the hotel says reflects “simple elegance.” From there, include heirloom pieces of your own, like a bohemian or eclectic bed cover inspired by your own travels. As for the sheet set, it is made of a 300-thread-count cotton sateen for a crisp, airy bedscape hot sleepers will appreciate.
Best Boutique Hotel Sheets
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Specs
- Material: Brushed microfiber
- Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
- Thread count: 1800 thread count
- What’s included: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet, two pillowcases
After a stay at the serene Catskills hotel, The Henson, contributor Liz Provencher uncovered that the boutique hotel covers its mattresses with affordable Amazon sheets—and the bedding was easily some of the softest she’s ever slept on. “The double-brushed material gives the sheets a plush and silky feel I’ve found in most high-end hotel bedding,” she shares. “Backed by thousands of five-star reviews, the fitted sheet comes with a slip-resistant elastic band and is available in standard or extra deep options up to 21 inches that other satisfied sleepers applaud for fitting and staying put on their thick mattresses.”
FAQs
What Type of Sheets Do Five-Star Hotels Use?
While it varies from property to property, the majority of the hotels on this list use white cotton sheets. Whether percale or sateen, the best hotel sheets all offer a neat, design-agnostic look that suits the center of New York just as well as the rolling hills of Tuscany. Percale will have an added crispness and cooling factor, while sateen will have an added shine and smoothness. Regardless of material finish, look for an all-natural fiber makeup (like 100% cotton) and a versatile white colorway.
Why Do Hotels Like to Use White Bed Sheets?
From an aesthetic perspective, white sheets offer a cloudlike, serene escape for the guest. They also look the cleanest. Stark white sheets cannot hide stains or wear and tear as darker colors can—you can see exactly where each thread has snagged. White bedding is also the most easily sanitized; it even has its own setting on your washing machine. Bleach is necessary to kill germs, especially in a commercial setting, and you don’t want to risk the color fading and yellow stains that can occur on colored sheets.
What Type of Sheets Does The Ritz-Carlton Use?
The Ritz-Carlton uses white cotton sheets from luxury bedding brand Frette. The extra-long staple cotton is more durable than short strands, proven wash after wash. Boasting a subtle monochromatic stripe, The Ritz-Carlton’s sheets play with texture without departing from the clean lines and opulent energy of their suites' overall design scheme.
