Soft Luxe Travels: Vigan - Turning Our Hotel Room Into a Soft Luxe Retreat

Checking into a new space always excites me, but I know from experience that hotel rooms can quickly get messy when everything just sits on the sink, table, or — worst of all — the floor. This time, I came prepared.

Collapsible Organizers: Luxe Order in Small Spaces

Remember these collapsible crates and soft organizer which I showed you in what I packed in my backpack? I brought them because I knew they would instantly transform our stay. Instead of scattered bottles and pouches, I had neat little stations for toiletries, skincare, and haircare. Everything had its own home, giving the room a clean, curated look that felt intentional and calming.

A Bathroom That Felt Curated

From our shampoo and conditioner to facial washes and bath lilies everything lined up beautifully. The crate kept our bath lilies corralled. This setup added a spa-like vibe. Even in a simple bathroom, this small detail elevated the whole experience into something luxe.

With three people using the bathroom, I knew that organization is a must. Look how many items we had! And imagine all of that ending on the floor had I not brought my tray! 

By the way, I'm loving this wooden floor looking bathroom tiles. They're not slippery at all and elevates the whole bathroom's look!

Maximizing the Small Floating Shelf in the Bathroom

There was no space around the sink, so they installed this floating shelf instead. I used my collapsible crates to organize our things according to their use.

The first green crate housed a Japanese dishwashing sponge (my favorite!), dish soap, a mini bowl, and turmeric. Yes, turmeric. I will tell you why in a future post. 

The second green crate housed cotton pads, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. 

The pink crate housed makeup removers, toner, cotton buds in a cute Sanrio zip lock,  and a mini bottle of alcohol.

A Vanity That Inspired Me

I set up a mini vanity on the long table. I put all the after-shower essentials in the soft collapsible organizer. I also brought my mini lighted mirror. I have a bigger one on my desk at home. 

Instead of rummaging through bags, I could reach for what I needed with ease. Getting ready felt like part of the retreat, not just a routine.

My beauty bag is also there along with some Kleenex (my must-have whenever I'm getting ready), my mini jewelry box and my hot brush. 

Clothes & Closet Flow

I maximized the closet by hanging key outfits - going out clothes that we will wear for the duration of the trip. I also hung my bathrobe. 

Sleepwear and loungewear went into a hanging organizer. My bags had their corner along with my day tote, and luggage stayed neat at the bottom. Everything was visible, organized, and stress-free.

It’s not about where you stay — it’s how you set it up. With just a few smart tools like collapsible crates and organizers, even the simplest space can feel stylish, restful, and luxe. ✨