Craft House Client, Troutbeck, in the NYT

NYT Travel: Hotels Aim to Help Guests Travel Lighter

Craft House client, Troutbeck, continues to provide an amazing experience for its discerning guests. In this case? A borrow closet of gear they may not want to purchase or lug around as they travel.

To help guests ditch excess baggage, hotels are partnering with fashion companies to deliver Instagram-worthy outfits directly to their guest rooms.

By Nora Walsh

Don’t pack it: borrow it

Troutbeck, a 250-acre retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, launched a complimentary “borrow closet” for men, women and children in partnership with the classic British heritage brand Hunter. The closet is stocked with more than 50 outdoor staples from down vests and jackets to rain boots and backpacks stuffed with a field guide, binoculars, compass, first aid kit and picnic blanket (rooms from $240).

“Our guests love it and rely on it daily,” said Anthony Champalimaud, owner of Troutbeck. “Whims strike without notice. If guests decide they want to stroll through a snowfall, they’re prepared.” Travelers can also borrow sunglasses from the eyewear company Morgenthal Frederics during their stay.

515 Leedsville Road, Amenia, N.Y.; troutbeck.com.

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