Thank You for Your Hospitality: 15 Ways to Say It

We all have our regular routines, patterns of behavior that we repeat day after day. When someone stays with us, those routines are interrupted. Suddenly there’s another person (or people) vying for the bathroom, shower, and other resources. Maybe the guest room doubles as a home office, creating difficulties for everyone involved. We take many daily activities for granted that become more challenging when we have house guests. 

 What’s our point? When someone offers their home to you, it’s not a gesture to be taken lightly. They aren’t just giving you a bed — they’re opening up their lives to you, juggling everything they take for granted in order to make you a space. So don’t give them a cursory thank you and then forget about it. Take some time to compose a heartfelt message and then send them a handwritten card. 

 Below you’ll find 15 ways to say, “Thank you for your hospitality.” Use them as-is or take them as a jumping-off point for a unique message that’s all you.

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HOW TO SAY "THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY"

• Thank you so much for opening your home to us. It was lovely spending a few days with you. We had such a fun time! I know what an imposition it is to have people staying in your home, so I appreciate the grace and generosity you showed during our stay.
• The family and I all enjoyed your home. You’ve crafted a lovely life for yourself, and it was great to be a part of it for a few days. You gave us such a warm reception. I hope you enjoyed having us as much as we enjoyed being there!
• What a wonderful reception we received in your home! You all treated us with the utmost kindness, patience, and understanding. You welcomed us in without a thought — we asked, and you said “yes” immediately. You are such a blessing! We can’t thank you enough for that amazing generosity.
• You all have such a lovely home and you're such a wonderful host!  We had such a good time with you last week. You made us feel completely at home, even as we turned your world upside-down. We know it wasn’t easy accommodating the four of us, so we thank you from the bottom of our heart. We made such beautiful memories so we thank you for your hospitality and generosity.
• Our hosts were kindhearted. The room was supremely comfortable. The accommodations were immaculate. The food was top-notch. If this was a Yelp review, one might assume I was talking about a recent stay at an upscale hotel or resort. But, no — it was your home! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful stay when we needed it.
• Among friends, it’s common courtesy to offer a guest room when someone needs it. You elevated common courtesy to uncommon levels. You really made us feel welcome, as if we’d always lived in the house. Thank you so much for being such a gracious host. We felt like we were members of this wonderful family. Thanks so much!

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• What a generous host you are! Your warm hospitality made our stay a pleasure. You didn’t think twice about providing whatever we needed to be comfortable, even to your detriment. Not that we wanted to put you out, but it was incredibly kind that you were willing to let us.
• I wanted to say thank you for my son and I. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts! Your warmth and kindness and genuine hospitality were apparent throughout our visit. Allowing us to host our wedding party at your home was wonderful. You never once made us feel as if we were a burden, even though we almost certainly were. If you’re ever in our area and need a place to stay, our doors are open. Thanks again!
• Thank you for your hospitality and generosity! The amazing dinner party was marvelous last night! It was a pleasure to be included in such a lovely evening. You showed peerless hospitality, and we’d be delighted to attend any future wonderful dinner parties you throw. Our compliments to the chef…you!
• It was lovely spending the day with you guys. My mother-in-law commented on your amazing hospitality! It was delightful company and a beautiful view. We particularly appreciated lunch on the back porch, watching the waves crash into the sand — it was just the retreat we needed. We had such a great time and a wonderful visit. Your home is truly stunning, and we’re so thankful you allowed us to share it with you.
• I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed being your guest these last few days. You're such an amazing person. We appreciate the sacrifices you made to afford us a room, and on such a short notice. We can’t wait for the opportunity to return the favor because spending time with you is a gift!  We are forever grateful for your hospitality!
• It’s one thing to give someone a room for a few days. It’s another to include their entire family. And it’s on another level completely to make room for the family pets, too! We can’t thank you enough for making space for all of us during our home renovation. It was such a generous gesture and we got such a royal treatment. It was a home away from home while we fixed ourselves a new home!
• What a party and such a nice surprise! We had a blast at your place yesterday. The music was booming, the room was glowing, and the people were jumping — it was such a delight! Thank you for inviting us. You're an amazing host. I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun. Thanks so much for your hospitality. The old adage is true. ”There ain’t no party like a Jenkins house party ‘cause a Jenkins house party don’t stop!”
• You have my undying gratitude for your gracious hospitality. You helped my family out when no one else could, even when we gave you such short notice. I don’t know how we would have made it through the last month without your generous hospitality. You made us feel welcome from the moment we walked through your door until the last day of our stay. With everything we have, we say “thank you so much!”
• As you know, I travel a lot for work, and I’ve had the opportunity to stay in some of the finest hotels in the world. And yet, I’ve never experienced the kind of hospitality I encountered in your home. You truly made me feel like I was your guest in every sense of the word. If I could, I’d give you five stars! Thanks for making my layover a blast! You're such a wonderful person!

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MAKE SURE YOUR THANK YOU IS HANDWRITTEN!

Don’t cheapen your gratitude by flippantly sending it in a text message or quickly jotting it down in an email. They gave you a warm welcome, so give them a warm thank you. Send a handwritten card instead. Your gratitude will receive a warmer reception and your sentiment will convey far more effectively. 

 If you don’t have time to handwrite a card yourself, consider having Simply Noted do the work. Upload your message and our advanced handwriting robots will translate your thoughts into authentic-feeling, pen-written text. In seconds you can have warm, handwritten thank-yous winging their way through the mail, headed for your recipient’s mailbox. There’s simply no better way to say, “Thank you for your hospitality!”

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