How many bathroom towels do I need?

[Taylor Cartledge]

I'm currently furnishing a short-term rental and am curious about how many of each kind of towel I should get (Bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, bath mat). Should I count it as per guest, or per bathroom?

[Stacey Clark]

In terms of what I order:  I take the maximum number of guests and multiply the towels of each type by four - you will realize that towels can be quickly stained and ruined.  What I leave out:  one of each towel for each guest.  Except for the master bathroom.  They receive two large bath towels each, and one face and hand towel each.  I found that this cuts down on laundry and waste, and I've yet to have a complaint about towels.  I hope this helps!