Hotel Linen Supplier for London Hotels & Serviced Apartments
Premium hotel bed linen and bath towels manufactured in Kerala, India for London hotels, boutique properties, and serviced apartments — OEKO-TEX & GOTS certified, full UK import documentation, FOB Cochin.
500+
Pieces MOQ
28–35
Days Cochin → Felixstowe
12%
UK MFN Import Duty
600TC
Max Thread Count Available
Why London Hotel Buyers Choose Anabyn
Built for UK hospitality standards.
400–700 GSM — Full Spec Range
From 400 GSM mid-scale hotel towels through to 700 GSM luxury spa-grade — covering every London hotel segment from budget to ultra-luxury.
OEKO-TEX & GOTS Certified
Meets the chemical safety and sustainability standards required by UK hotel chains, including IHG, Marriott UK, Accor UK, and independent sustainability programmes.
Felixstowe / Southampton Direct
28–35 day ocean transit from Cochin to Felixstowe (UK's busiest container port) or Southampton. Both within 1.5–2.5 hours of London by road.
Competitive Landed Cost
12% UK MFN duty on Indian-origin linen. We provide full Form A / origin documentation to support preferential tariff claims where applicable.
Organic Cotton Options
GOTS-certified organic cotton linen for London hotels with ESG or sustainability reporting requirements. Traceable supply chain with audit documentation.
Boutique & Chain Supply
LCL (Less than Container Load) for London boutique hotels and serviced apartments. FCL bulk rates from ~18,000 pieces for hotel groups and chains.
Specifications
London hotel linen specifications.
Mid-Scale Hotels
400–450 GSM
FOB $1.90–$2.30 /pc
Durable, fast-drying. 300+ wash cycles. Ideal for Premier Inn-tier, budget hotels, and student accommodation.
4-Star Hotels
500–550 GSM
FOB $2.40–$2.90 /pc
Plush and durable. The most popular export specification for London 4-star boutique and business hotels.
5-Star & Luxury
600–700 GSM
FOB $3.20–$4.50 /pc
Combed Egyptian cotton. Zero-twist or plush loop. For London luxury and landmark hotels expecting the finest quality.
FOB Cochin pricing. Final price depends on order volume, customisation, and cotton rates. MOQ: 500 pcs/SKU.
Departure Port
Cochin (COK), India
UK Arrival Port
Felixstowe or Southampton
Ocean Transit
28–35 days (Suez Canal)
London Distance
1.5–2.5 hrs from port by road
London Buyer FAQs
Questions answered.
What are the UK import duty rates on hotel linen from India?+
Hotel bed linen (HS 6302) from India attracts 12% UK Global Tariff (MFN). Bath towels (HS 6302.60) attract 12%. India-origin goods benefit from the UK–India Free Trade Agreement framework being negotiated — ask us for the latest tariff position. In practice, UK importers factor duty, VAT (20% on CIF value), and port handling into landed cost. We provide full documentation including Form A for GSP eligibility where applicable.
Which UK port handles imports for London, and what is transit time from India?+
Felixstowe (Suffolk) handles approximately 48% of UK container traffic and is approximately 2.5 hours from London by road. Southampton is the alternative major port, 1.5 hours from London. Ocean freight from Cochin, India to Felixstowe via the Suez Canal is 28–35 days. Combined with our 35–45 day production lead time, total delivery to a London warehouse is approximately 65–82 days from order confirmation.
Do you supply OEKO-TEX certified linen compliant with UK hotel chain standards?+
Yes. All Anabyn hotel linen is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — tested for over 100 harmful substances. This satisfies the sustainability and chemical safety requirements of UK hotel chains including Premier Inn parent Whitbread, IHG, Marriott UK, and Accor UK. We can also supply GOTS-certified organic cotton linen for properties with a sustainability programme.
Can you supply London boutique hotels and serviced apartments with smaller MOQs?+
Yes. For independent London boutique hotels, serviced apartments, and Airbnb operators, our MOQ starts from 500 pieces per SKU for standard specifications. For fully custom embroidered or jacquard linen, MOQ is 1,000 pieces. We ship via LCL (Less than Container Load) for smaller initial orders, with FCL rates becoming advantageous from approximately 18,000 pieces.
What thread counts and GSM do London luxury hotels specify?+
London 5-star hotels (The Savoy, Claridge's tier) typically specify 600–800TC percale or sateen sheets and 600–700 GSM bath towels. 4-star properties generally use 400–500TC sheets and 550 GSM towels. Premier Inn and similar mid-scale chains use durable 300TC polycotton blends and 400–450 GSM towels engineered for industrial laundry. We manufacture across all specifications.
Ready to Source?
Supply London hotels with India's finest linen.
Quotation within 24 hours. Free samples. Full UK import documentation. OEKO-TEX & GOTS certified.