I always shower at the hotel, even if I've recently showered.  I just think it send the right message and makes the lady more comfortable.

Hi Joe-
I understand some men want to use their own grooming products
and with prior communication I don't imagine that would be a problem.
Most upscale ladies offer toiletries re; mouthwash, deodorant, shower gel etc.
Communication is the key!
PS. Yes, we tip the housekeeping staff.....

Nothing wrong with bringing your own bag.  You're assumed to be a tourist or business traveler anyway so a bag actually blends in.  

There should always be a FRESH bar of soap for each client, not the one that was just used to scrub the last guy's balls. If there is a stack of towels, honey that means she has not used them yet. You should be more worried about dirty towels that some are too clueless to put in the closet before you arrive. I had zero problems providing soap, towels, shave gel, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouth wash for my patrons, but they were barely used other than the soap and towels.  

OMG LMAO!

I no longer work out of hotels and have a private location instead.

when arriving home rather than have the scent of a woman or different soap.  Discretion is paramount.

With male products, plenty of towels and of course non girly shower gel.. And yes when we travel and host out of hotels we always tip the maids and get rid of towels discreetly..

Main reasonable reason for a client to bring his own, would be to go home smelling of the same fragrance and scent he left with.

you use it
In ALL the right spots!  lol

If you go play golf, go to a bar, go to the gym, etc. you are still not going home smelling like you did when you left. You guys overthink this shit to the point of absurdity. If my guy goes out fishing and takes a shower at Mike's house, I don't expect him to smell like the same soap he has at home. I mean, wow.

It's a good explanation for both the time spent away from the office, not being available by phone, and being freshly showered when coming home from work.

Personally I just don't get the extremes you married guys go to just to get a little strange, but who am I to judge? I guess I can imagine a time in my life where I still love the woman that I am with, but am totally bored sexually, but not today. I don't mind having the "scent of a woman" on me all day long.

For $5.00 at Walmart I can get toothbrush, toothbrush, mouthwash and bring a pill bottle of body wash. I have never seen a bar, club, mall, or retail store that offers showers so I had better not come home smelling different.

If it's a new gal, I explain what it is.  I think gals would be concerned about recording devises secreted in a bag, so keep it away from the bed.  Even if I'm clean enough to play directly (less than an hour since my last shower) I want to wash my hands really well.  "You want to put your fingers WHERE?"  Of course starting out from home with trimmed nails & clean hands is a good start but there are too many door knobs & elevator buttons to not wash again.  I like to bring a small soft soap container...  on sale at discount store...   which I leave behind.  I have brought towels...  body towels & hand towels...   nice towels can be had cheap at discount stores.

I bring a small bag or a Halliburton case with: mouthwash, breath mints, hand sanitizer, eye drops, anything I don't want stolen from the car, the envelope, and whatever gift I might bring (wine, chocolates) that will fit in the bag or case.

[Excerpt from the book: ESCORT - The True Story of an Orange County Call Girl]
“How much shit do you pack in your lust-luggage when you go to see an escort?”
"I'm not certain, let's see what we have in here.  I've got: extra-virgin olive oil; water-based glycerin lube, both packed in sealed plastic bags because the bottles always leak; petroleum jelly; butt numbing cream; saline-based enemas; at least one twelve-count box of XL sized condoms; exam gloves, for fisting; adult magazines, barely-legal-aged girls only; adult DVDs, teenage girls getting anal; notebook computer, for use as a DVD player, for checking escort websites, searching escort reviews and viewing escort photo slide shows; camera; tripod; the same soap, shampoo, tooth paste, and deodorant that I use at home; my toothbrush; several extra brand-new individually wrapped toothbrushes; a ladies razor for the girl to use if she wishes; the ladies deodorant I use for sex; a diet cola when I see you; some bottled water; boner-pills; a deck of playing cards; cigars; lighter; liquor; mixers; and sour candy."
Tina’s eyes get wide, “You don’t bring all of that stuff to every meeting do you?"
“Yes, I always bring this bag."
"Why?"
"Because although I might need only a few of these items at any given meeting, I always bring all of them anyway.  I want to be certain that I don’t miss out on any opportunity to ‘get freaky,’ as Little Lisa would say, just because I didn’t have one of these items with me?”
Tina gives me a dubious look.  I naively ask, “Why, what do you pack?”
"Well, besides my wallet, I make sure that I have my lip gloss, a hair tie, and if I’m seeing anyone other than you, I bring a couple of condoms.  When I see you I don’t bring condoms, but now I know to bring an extra pair of underwear.”
"I appreciate that."

My wife would know I used different soap within about three seconds after walking in the door. And I don't have a "Mikes house" to shower at after fishing as I always do my hobbying during work hours.

I've had guys ask if they could bring a bag with their own toiletries so they go home smelling like normal. I'm totally okay with that. Obviously the bag doesn't need to be super huge, just a computer bag type should suffice.

Actually two bags.  One has all the potential stuff I might need, the other is a cloth shopping bag for frozen stuff.

i think thats great, then i dont have to show them where everything is and stuff. Thats great. you should always have a bag with you with toothbrush and toothpaste and emergency things any way? you wouldnt go see a lady when you havent brushed  since before you left home right?? i hope....
i know i keep axe mens body wash in a dispencer on bathroom wall and some assorted mens spray deodorants, body after shower fresh powder, lotions, .  
mouth wash and dixie cups is always important to keep.
 if your this detail oriented and actually posting a thread on this topic, i would say hell. while your at it, keep a bag in the trunk for the future packed with some toiletries. theres nothing better than going to hug a guy and he smells like soap fresh like just out shower fresh, its so inviting.
and dont forget to use a loofah or face cloth guys!
 i know every so often some of them forget , and just use soap with no face cloth or scrubby spounge or loofah, .. thats also key in smelling supah yummy,  
 you get a better performance when your squekky super good smelling, i know for me its a huge turn on, super super clean and manicured and neurotic, about that on a man very sexy, even better guys that have a nice body . ...
 and a tattoo or too.  
 ... and a nice dick...
 and alot of money...
 ok ok i am rambling now.