The first thing you notice when you enter a luxury hotel? The smell. How 5 star hotels smell luxurious and fresh 24/7? It's not just about cleanliness, it's about luxury. Most hotels uses so-called ambient diffusers with their own, carefully designed fragrances. Some hotels even develop their own scents, as if they were a perfume fashion house. A home trick? Use essential oils in a diffuser with bamboo sticks – lavender, lemongrass or sandalwood work wonders.

How to make hotels smell luxurious and fresh – 10 sneaky ways

The magic of baking soda (yes, seriously)

Secret number three and the cheapest of them all: baking soda. It costs a euro, but it works as a luxurious air purifier. Hotel housekeepers sprinkle it on carpets and leave it overnight. In the morning, they vacuum it up – the result is fresh air without heavy odors. At home, you can do the same with sofas, mattresses and even shoes. Ciao, stuffiness.

A cleaning routine that's not for the lazy (but worth it)

Hotels clean their rooms every day. Every. Day. And we're not talking about superficial cleaning. If you want the same level of freshness at home, come up with a mini routine: air out in the morning and evening, dust daily, and change your bedding regularly. The scent of your sheets + fresh air = a hotel feel.

Smart textile scams

Hotels use thick curtains, fluffy bedspreads, and carpets that smell like they’ve just been washed. Why? Because textiles absorb and release fragrances. At-home trick: Spray fabric fresheners (or a DIY version with water and a drop of fabric softener) work wonders. Just don’t overdo it—you’re not in a laundromat.

Plants – natural filters that also look beautiful

Green friends aren't just for Instagram. Plants like ficus, aloe vera, or ferns purify the air and emit a subtle natural scent. They also have a zen effect. For example, the Kempinski Hotel Ljubljana has at least one plant in every room – and for good reason.

Scented candles, but with style

Not the discount ones that smell like artificial cherries. Hotels use high-quality scented candles with natural waxes and essences. Brands like Diptyque, Jo Malone, or Slovenian versions like Karbonoir offer options that will add Parisian chic to your home.

The smell of cleanliness: minimalist, not sterile

A hotel is not a hospital, but it still always smells clean. The trick? Fragrances that aren't overpowering—subtle scents of lemon, cotton, or white tea. Spray on curtains, towels, or add a few drops to a bucket of water to mop the floor. Voilà.

Hidden weapons: scented humidifiers and ionic diffusers

Newer hotels are investing in technology. Scented humidifiers or ion purifiers deliver freshness 24/7. The investment? A bit higher, but in the long run – worth every penny. There’s no better feeling than a breath of clean, lightly scented air after a long day.

The hotel hanger trick

What does a hotel maid do with a hanger and a perfume card? Magic. They spray the card with a light scent and hang it in the closet. At home, use the same logic: a cotton pad with perfume between your clothes or a small cardboard car perfume in the closet. It smells like a boutique.

Finally: freshness is routine – this is how hotels smell luxurious and fresh

The biggest hotel secret? Consistency. Everything smells fresh because they freshen everything OFTEN. One spray doesn't help if the trash has been sitting around for three days. Master the daily routine, freshen the fabrics, and every now and then... light that elegant candle. So that's how hotels smell luxurious and fresh.

Key thought:

Freshness is not happiness - it's a lifestyle.