Triple Sheeting for Hotels: Clean, Fast & Guest‑Approved

Looking to boost guest reviews, improve operational efficiency, and upgrade your room styling without the fuss of duvets? Triple sheeting for hotels is fast becoming the global go-to in the guest accommodation sector – and with good reason.

This smart bed-making method helps you maintain hygiene, improve turnover times, and give guests the fresh, crisp look they expect – all without the hassle of bulky duvet covers..

What Is Triple Sheeting?

Triple sheeting involves layering three flat sheets around a warmth layer (like a blanket or quilt) to create a clean, stylish, and easy-to-maintain bed. Here’s what it looks like:

1. A fitted or flat sheet over the mattress
2. A flat sheet as the first top layer
3. A blanket, quilt, or comforter
4. A second flat sheet over the top
5. Folded edges and hospital corners for a polished finish

With triple sheeting for hotels, guests sleep between two freshly laundered sheets – not directly against a reused duvet – giving them confidence in cleanliness.

Why Triple Sheeting Works

✔ Hygiene Reassurance
The top sheet is what your guest touches — and with this method, it’s always freshly laundered. No more questionable doona covers or heavy bedding that’s rarely washed.

✔ Faster Room Turnover
Triple sheeting is quicker than unstuffing and refitting duvet covers — saving your housekeeping team valuable time during busy turnover windows.

✔ Easier Laundry
Flat sheets are easier to wash, dry faster, and fit more easily into your machines. That means less water, power, and time in the laundry room.

✔ Crisp, Cohesive Styling
Triple sheeting delivers a clean, modern look — with sharp folds and a tucked-in finish that instantly elevates the room.

What You’ll Need

To build the perfect triple-sheeted bed, you’ll need:

✔ Base Layers

• Anti-bed bug encasement – protect your mattresses from pests
• Luxury mattress topper – adds loft and comfort guests notice
• Mattress protector – like Duo Plus, for waterproof, noiseless protection

✔ Sheeting (x3)

Use three flat sheets or a fitted sheet + two flats. Weavers 220TC 50/50 polycotton is ideal for durability and wrinkle resistance, while the Diamonds 20/80 polycotton offers more luxury.

✔ Warmth Layer

Choose from:

• Duvet inner – can be swapped seasonally
• Boxed-end quilt (270–370gsm) – smooth finish and year-round comfort
• Light blanket – quick to dry and easy to layer

✔ Decorative Finish

Add a runner, folded blanket, or coordinated cushions for a boutique feel

How to Triple Sheet (Step by Step)

Base prep: Start with mattress encasement, topper, and protector
Bottom sheet: Fit a flat or fitted sheet tightly over the bed
First top sheet: Shake out and smooth evenly over the mattress; pull it to align with the headboard
Add warmth layer: Place the blanket/quilt on top — pull it up about 15cm short of the headboard
Second top sheet: Lay it over the warmth layer and align it with the headboard
Create a fold: Fold both top sheets back 15cm
Final fold: Fold all three layers (both sheets + warmth layer) back another 15cm to create a crisp cuff
Tuck and finish: Tuck in the foot and sides using hospital corners
Style: Add pillows, throws, and cushions to complete the look

Pro Tip: Smooth Fold Lines in Sheets

1. Fit your sheet and ensure it is tucked in tight to create tension
2. Fill a spray bottle with tap water – add a scent to treat your guests
3. Lightly spritz the crease line and smooth with your hand
4. Leave to dry – smooth!

Recommended Products for Triple Sheeting

1. Anti Bed Bug Encasement
Protect your mattresses from potential infestations with our durable, breathable encasements.

2. Luxury Mattress Topper
Enhance guest comfort with our fibre-filled mattress toppers, offering an added layer of softness.

3. Duo Plus Mattress Protector
Safeguard your mattresses against spills and stains with our noiseless, waterproof protectors.

4. 50/50 Polycotton Sheets
Experience the perfect blend of durability and comfort with our easy-care polycotton sheets.

5. 20/80 Polycotton Sheets
Offer guests a luxurious feel with our higher cotton content sheets, ideal for premium accommodations.

6. Boxed End Quilt (270gsm)
Provide consistent warmth and a smooth finish with our all-season boxed end quilts.

7. Decorative Bed Runners and Cushions
Add a touch of elegance to your rooms with our range of stylish bed runners and coordinating cushions.

Why Properties Around the World Use It

From motels and B&Bs in New Zealand to chain hotels across Australia and the US, triple sheeting for hotels is a trusted global standard. It’s cost-effective, guest-friendly, and operationally efficient – making it ideal for properties that care about presentation and performance.

Want to see it in action?

To watch triple sheeting in action, skip to five minutes in of our Best Practice Bed Layering video where Jim explains the art.