Often considered a basic amenity, the kettle is in fact used multiple times during a stay—sometimes as intended… sometimes less so. (I once found instant noodles stuck to the bottom of one.)

Introduced into hotel rooms in the 1970s, the kettle now shares space on the courtesy tray with coffee amenities. For many travelers, it’s part of a morning ritual: making tea, coffee, or simply hot water. When well integrated, it blends naturally into the room’s atmosphere. But when poorly chosen, inadequately cleaned, or damaged, it quickly becomes both a visual and functional nuisance.

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