Originally Posted by
Often1
Because "elites" don't steal or put holes in walls?
Almost surely, yes, elites are less likely to steal.
And, as a matter of customer relations, an elite who stays a lot and steals the occasional towel may still be worth having as a customer.
I would reckon most towels are not actually stolen, but simply misplaced. I've been in hotels where I started with 4 towels but ended up having 3 because housekeeping neglected to replace one.
I use premium organic cotton bath towels at home and have no need to steal any hotel's.