What are the small sheets on the hotel bed (at the end of the bed) for?

That's called "bed flag", and there is another saying that it is a bed towel.

The bed flag is a decorative article, which is laid together with the quilt to enhance the taste of home design and also has the function of cleaning the bed. Mostly silk woven fabric products, similar to table runner, are also common.

China used bed flags in ancient times. Most royals and nobles cover their pillows with thin mattresses embroidered with silk to keep their beds clean, and for the sake of beauty and quality, they will choose high-quality silk and decorate them with embroidery patterns. However, due to the financial constraints of ordinary families, rough felt will be used.

Towel is a kind of hotel or room supplies. Bed towel is also called bed tail pad, bed flag, etc. It is usually called bed flag in the south of China and bed tail towel in the north of China. Bedend towels are generally used in hotel rooms, but some families also have bedside towels to decorate the atmosphere of the room.

Towel function:

1. The towel at the end of the bed is laid at the end of the bed, which looks beautiful and fashionable and plays a decorative role.

2. Visitors can sit on the towel (cushion) at the end of the bed, which is clean and sanitary and plays a protective role.

3. It can also prevent the bedding from loosening when sleeping and play a role in keeping out the cold.

If it is a hotel, it is to create the overall aesthetic feeling of star-rated hotel customers.