Should hotels stock nail files?

[wonderstuff]

I've broken a nail, I've no nail scissors or file, wouldn't you expect reception to have a stock of emergency nail files? In a Novotel, asked at reception and drew a blank. I'm in NL, is it a language issue or is a nail file unreasonable? Not sure what to do with jagged nail.. 1st world problems I know..

I know you have cancelled the cheque already, but next time could use the sandpaper on the side of a proper matchbox.

No.
For many reasons. No.

Genius idea Bluetrews
funkylittleboatrace I'd like to say I aspire to that level of organisation, but I'm pleased if I've got the right clothes packed!
Bubblemonkey I'm sure if I could bite my nails I'd have none!

What are the many reasons for not having nail files? Many provide as standard in bathrooms. Most have at reception along with toothpaste etc.

Interested in why this item in particular is one hotels should stand firm on refusing!

😂

Try a brick wall or rough bathroom tile. Works a treat.

But, yes, you'd expect them to have spare nailfiles. They usually have spare razors for men, don't they?

Everywhere should provide nail files

YANBU to expect a hotel like Novotel to have nail files. You might be BU to have a husband who would ask at the bar instead of reception!

Your teeth don't meet due to an overbite!!!! Are you able to eat properly if they are that bad you can't bite a snap nail off?

Sorry, I have an issue with other peoples teeth and that made me really cringe (shuddering to self!)

#snag nail!

My back teeth meet, I've never had an issue eating.. lots of orthodontic work due to massive teeth arriving very early in a small jaw. It looks fine (now). But can't bite nails or cut sellotape with my teeth.

@Elouera so rude

Wow @Elouera were you dragged up?

I had to ask at reception for some latex gloves to apply my fake tan worh once. They were very accommodating and got me LOADS of pairs out their kitchen. I’ve never needed a nail file though!

I don't remember the last time i used a nail file, certainly not in the last 5 years. I just bite it off and it's fine.

I always forget something when I pack so I wrote everything I normally need for a break away on a envelope which I leave it in my wash bag.

My son has ADHD and this is one of his coping strategies. Mine is to just have a washbag packed with all the necessaries in it so I can grab it, add toothbrush/meds, and go. I've had far too many experiences of arriving without stuff I need, and being in a budget hotel that doesn't offer much.

Omg this is about the best FWP I have ever read. Surely a joke?

No

I keep a set of nail clippers in my travel bag. They never come out so I'm never without them. I also have a set in my handbag.

This is why I have acrylic nails

Hotel reception usually has an emergency stash of tampons and nail files
Generally husbands don’t understand emery boards and their importance and can’t be trusted to ask for the correct thing , ( well my DH anyway )

I never ever use nail files. Hate the sensation. Getting my nails done is not pleasurable.

If a nail breaks I just rub it against another nail and its grand!

emergency nail files

LOL

I've often seen little half-length emery boards among the provided toiletries (in the room) in that type of hotel - often packaged along with cotton swabs, makeup remover wipes, etc. But in a pinch, a plaster would keep you from snagging until you could get to a shop in the morning.

This is a first world problem writ large!