Why is there always a cloth on the bed in hotels? Many people don’t know what it’s for.

Placement of personal items.
A bed runner can absorb dirt and bacteria from personal items such as a jacket, purse, or backpack that you need to leave on the bed.
This keeps the bedding more hygienic and allows you to feel more relaxed in bed.
Its placement near the foot of the bed makes it easy to put things away without thinking.

Footrest.
Upon returning to their room, many people want to get straight into bed, sometimes without even taking off their shoes or socks or washing their feet.
In those cases, a bed runner serves as an improvised footrest that keeps the white sheets clean.

Intimate activity mat
A bed runner can be a real lifesaver when couples use it as a mat during intimate moments to avoid unpleasant stains on blankets and sheets.