Your plane is booked and so is your hotel room. Now it’s time to start packing. Whether you’ve had space-related packing issues before or are tired of mailing items you don’t have room for back home, use these tips to enjoy more square footage in your suitcase.

How to Make More Space In Your Suitcase

1. Use What the Hotel Room Offers

Refrain from packing items that will already be in your hotel room to save suitcase space. These typically include a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash. Also, leave your iron or steamer behind, even if you’re on a business trip and need to press suits. The hotel room will have an iron and ironing board.

2. Pack Versatile Clothing

Select clothing you can wear several times, such as a classic sundress if you’re traveling to a sunny location or clothing in neutral hues like black, white, and tan. A timeless black top, for example, goes with jeans as well as shorts and skirts. Since jeans can be worn many times before they need to be washed, one or two pairs will likely suffice—depending on your trip’s length.

3. Bring an E-Reader 

Leave larger books at home in favor of a slim, portable e-reader. Use it for magazines as well so you don’t purchase too many at the airport that end up taking up more suitcase space. Books also add to your suitcase’s weight, so you’ll save money in baggage fees when you use an e-reader, as well. 

4. Use Shoe Space

Carefully choose your shoes so you don’t bring pairs you’ll wear only once or not at all. Place them at the bottom of your suitcase and use the space they provide for socks, travel-size toiletries, and other small items. Roll up your clothes and put them on top of the shoes to save even more space. 

If you’re traveling to North Little Rock or Little Rock in Arkansas, book a hotel room at Days Inn. The hotel offers weekly rates and discounted prices, as well as amenities such as free high-speed internet. The reception staff is available 24 hours a day for extra convenience. Call (501) 982-1543 today secure your hotel room or book online now.