Hotel Linen Par Level Calculator
Enter your room count, guests per room, and par level to calculate the exact number of towels, sheets, and linen pieces your hotel needs.
Quick Answer
A 100-room hotel (2 guests/room) at Par 3 needs approximately 3,900 total linen pieces - 2,100 towels + 1,800 bed linen items.
Industry Par
Par 3
MOQ (Anabyn)
500 pcs / SKU
Lead Time
35–45 days
Quote
24-hour turnaround
Hotel Linen Par Stock Calculator
Industry standard: Par 3 (1 in room · 1 in laundry · 1 in linen room)
Understanding hotel linen par levels
Minimum / Budget
Par 2
1 set in use + 1 in laundry. No buffer - any laundry delay creates a shortage. Acceptable for very low-occupancy properties only.
Standard (Recommended)
Par 3
1 in room + 1 in laundry + 1 in linen room. The industry standard. Handles normal laundry cycles without risk of shortage.
Luxury / Resort
Par 4–5
Extra sets accommodate high-damage rates, remote locations, slow laundry, or seasonal surge. Used by 5-star resorts and remote properties.
The par calculation formula
Bath Towels: Rooms × Guests per Room × Par Level
Hand Towels: Rooms × Guests per Room × Par Level
Bath Mats: Rooms × Par Level (1 per room, not per guest)
Flat Sheets: Rooms × 2 × Par Level (top + fitted)
Pillowcases: Rooms × Guests per Room × Par Level
Duvet Covers: Rooms × Par Level
Example: 50-room hotel, 2 guests, Par 3 - Bath Towels: 50 × 2 × 3 = 300 pcs. Bath Mats: 50 × 3 = 150 pcs.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hotel linen par level?+
Par level is the minimum number of complete linen sets a hotel maintains to operate smoothly. "Par 1" is one set in use; "Par 3" means three complete sets - one in the room, one in the laundry, one in the linen room ready to deploy. Par 3 is the industry standard for full-service hotels. Resorts and properties in remote locations often use Par 4 or Par 5.
How many towels does a 100-room hotel need?+
A 100-room hotel with 2 guests per room at Par 3 needs: 600 bath towels, 600 hand towels, 600 face towels, 300 bath mats - a total of 2,100 towels. Add bed linen: 600 flat sheets, 300 pillowcases (per guest), and 300 duvet covers. Total pieces: approximately 3,900. Use the calculator above for your exact configuration.
What is the industry-standard par level for hotels?+
Par 3 is the standard for most full-service hotels: 1 set in the room (in use), 1 set in the laundry (being washed), 1 set in the linen room (ready to deploy). Budget hotels sometimes operate at Par 2, accepting some operational risk. Luxury hotels, resorts, and properties in remote locations typically run Par 4 or Par 5 to absorb laundry delays and damage.
Can I use this calculator for a new hotel opening?+
Yes - this is the primary use case for a par-stock calculation. For a new hotel opening (FF&E/OS&E procurement), enter your room count, average guests per room, and desired par level. The result is your total linen purchase quantity. We recommend Par 3 for new openings. Anabyn can supply the full opening par in a single bulk order with production in 35–45 days.
How often should a hotel replace its linen?+
Hotel bath towels typically last 100–150 wash cycles at 3-star grade and 200–300 cycles at 5-star OEKO-TEX quality. At Par 3 and daily occupancy, this means replacement every 12–18 months for a busy hotel. Bed sheets last longer - 200–400 wash cycles depending on thread count and cotton quality. High-quality Indian-manufactured linen (500+ GSM combed cotton) significantly outlasts budget alternatives.
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