Turn Your Bathroom Into a Luxury Hotel With These Best-selling Bath Towels

2019’s best bath towels are super soft, quick-drying, and hotel-worthy.

By Madison Alcedo
May 20, 2019
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There’s something about always having high-quality bedroom and bathroom linens stocked in your home — whether it’s for you or for guests. Since some of the best hotels in the world prioritize having super comfortable, super soft sheets and towels in their rooms at all times, hunting down the best bath towels or sheets online can make all the difference in your home. It makes staycations at home all the better, too.

With so many different cult-favorite home brands to shop online these days, including Brooklinen, Parachute, and Riley Home, shopping for bath towels can be a cumbersome task. That’s why we’re here to help you narrow down the selection to the best of the best.

Related: How to Make Your Bed at Home Feel Like a Five-star Hotel Bed

If you have a certain type of towel in mind — whether you’re searching for the best Turkish cotton towels, prefer a more lightweight option like fouta towels, or are looking for monogrammed towels to give as a gift — we’ve rounded up our 11 favorite bath towels that will make your bathroom look and feel a little bit more luxurious. Go ahead, light those candles for your next bubble bath because you’ll want to wrap yourself up in one of these extra soft, quick-drying, and spa-inspired towels ASAP.

Below, check out the best bath towels you can buy online:

Best Luxury Option: Chakir Turkish Linens Luxury Hotel & Spa Bath Towel

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With more than 1,600 five-star reviews on Amazon, these Turkish towels are a customer-favorite for a few reasons. Not only have they been described as towels that have the “magic combination of comfort, durability, and drying power,” but they’re also a great weight and size (30 x 56 inches) for their cost. In a set of four, these luxury bath towels are available in 14 different colorways, and you can even purchase the set’s matching hand towels or washcloths.

To buy: amazon.com, $47

Best Turkish Bath Towels: Brooklinen Super-plush Bath Towels

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If you’re a fan of extra thick towels for their comfort, this set of two is made from super dreamy, 100 percent Turkish cotton, which gets fluffier with every wash. The super-plush towel promises to keep you dry without drying out your skin, and it’s available in four minimalist-inspired colors. Reviewers who have tried Brooklinen’s super-plush towels love the fact that the towels look super chic on a towel rack, too.

To buy: brooklinen.com, $69

Best Monogrammed: Crane & Canopy The Plush Towels

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All of your travel gear is personalized with a monogram, so why not get your towels imprinted with your personal brand, too? Crane & Canopy’s new bath collection includes several types of towels, but we fell in love with the monogramming options — there are 11 fonts and 15 thread colors to choose from to completely personalize your bath towels. Plus, the Plush towels have a 600-gram weight and feature a stylish diamond dobby trim.

To buy: craneandcanopy.com, from $6

Best with Waffle Weave: Parachute Waffle Bath Towels

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There’s something about Parachute’s waffle towels that remind us of a visit to our favorite hotel spa. These towels are as luxurious as they look thanks to the 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton. And to further stand out from the rest, this towel is made from Aero Cotton Technology, which ensures a faster drying time on laundry days as air passes through the cotton fibers as they spin in the dryer.

To buy: parachutehome.com, from $25

Best Lightweight Option: Brooklinen Ultralight Bath Towels

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If you find super thick towels take too long to dry, you might want to swap in a lighter weight one — there’s nothing worse than a towel not airing out properly and ending up with that mildew smell. If you’re backpacking across Europe or planning a camping trip, these super thin towels are great for rolling up and taking on the go. While this towel doesn’t have as much weight as some Brooklinen towel options, it’s still as soft.

To buy: brooklinen.com, $49

Best Fouta Bath Towels: Parachute Fouta Stripe Towels  

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Great for both indoors and outdoors, these gray and white striped fouta towels have a certain chicness about them — especially since they happen to be Mediterranean-inspired. Lighter in weight than typical bath towels, they get the job done as they are more absorbent and durable than most fouta towels since they feature a flat weave front and soft, terry back.

To buy: parachutehome.com, from $9

Best Spa-like Bath Towels: Riley Home Spa Towel

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Why not make every day a self-care spa day? You can build your own assortment of these elegant, spa-inspired bath towels, or the set includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. While these Portuguese long-staple cotton ones happen to be extra soft, our favorite part is the added loop so that you can easily hang your towel anywhere for more efficient post-shower drying.

To buy: rileyhome.com, from $19

Best Budget Option: Walmart Mainstays Value Terry Cotton Bath Towel Set

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In case you’re not ready to splurge on more expensive towels, these terry cotton Walmart bath towels are a super affordable choice. Not only does this set included four full-size bath towels, but you’ll also receive two hand towels and four washcloths for essentially the price of one luxury towel.

To buy: walmart.com, $16

Best Quick-drying: Pottery Barn Hydrocotton Quick-Drying Towels

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Made with 100 percent hydrocotton, these towels ensure a super quick trying time, both after your shower and after a trip to the laundry machine. With a 550-gram weight, these Pottery Barn towels have the perfect amount of thickness. Plus with 11 chic colorways and the ability to add a monogram, there are plenty of options to seamlessly add new towels to your current assortment.

To buy: potterybarn.com, from $3 (originally from $9)

Best Bath Sheets: Brooklinen Super-plush Bath Sheets

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If you’ve been wondering “what is a bath sheet,” you’re not alone. Typically bath sheets are extra-large towels that are close to 35 x 60 inches, so they can easily wrap around you and absorb more than a regular towel. While Brooklinen has three different weights of bath sheets, we love the super-plush option the best as you get more towel for your money (it’s actually 40 x 65 inches!), and it just so happens to be super soft at the same time.

To buy: brooklinen.com, $89

Best Bath Towel Set: Utopia Towels 8-piece Towel Set

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With close to 3,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, many customers have ordered multiple sets of these towels because they hit all the must-haves: zero color fading, extra absorbency, durable weight, and a luxurious cotton texture. Don’t stop at only upgrading your bath towels — this eight-piece set comes with two bath towels, four washcloths, and two hand towels.

To buy: amazon.com, $25

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