F1 Five Star Hotel Kit Review: An Essentials Kit That Makes a Hostel Feel Luxe

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The F1 Five Star Hotel Kit from Flight 001 contains everything you need to be comfortable in even the most bare-bones hotel room.

F1 Five Star Hotel Kit Review

Price and Where to Buy the F1 Five Star Hotel Kit: The F1 Five Star Hotel Kit is available on Amazon or on their website for $65.

How the F1 Five Star Hotel Kit Rates:

Usefulness: 8/10. The kit contains: a set of four refillable pump bottles (with labels), a sewing kit, shower cap, folding lint remover, dental kit (with a cup/toothbrush/floss), and a folding hairbrush.
Value: 6/10. Everything in the Five Star Hotel kit is of great quality, which makes it worth the somewhat high price.
Portability: 8/10. The kit is a zippered and padded cosmetics case which protects everything inside, and it has a hanging hook, which makes it great for bathrooms with limited (or gross) sink space.
Durability: 9/10. The kit and everything inside is very durable, but you will have to replace the toothbrush and floss occasionally.
Cool Factor: 10/10. The red, black, and white design is stylish and eye-catching.

Final Verdict: The F1 Five Star Hotel Kit is eco-friendly and makes it easy to keep your toiletry bag ready for spontaneous trips.

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