Make your hotel public spaces more functional

To make hotel public spaces more functional, integrate technology like self-check-in kiosks and strong Wi-Fi, create multi-functional zones with flexible furniture, and provide amenities like charging stations and comfortable seating

Integrate technology 

• Consider using clear signage for easy navigation and incorporating natural light to enhance the sense of space, improving the guest experience for both leisure and business travelers.

• Self-service kiosks: Use kiosks for check-in and check-out to reduce wait times and free up staff.

• Reliable Wi-Fi and charging: Provide robust, accessible Wi-Fi and multiple charging stations, including wireless pads in seating areas.

• Digital displays: Use digital information boards to provide up-to-date information on hotel services and local attractions. 

Design for flexibility and multi-use 

• Multi-functional furniture: Choose pieces like ottomans with storage or wall-mounted desks that can be used for multiple purposes.

• Movable partitions: Use sliding or foldable partitions to reconfigure spaces for different needs, such as creating private meeting areas or opening up space for large events.

• Adaptable zones: Design areas that can serve different functions, like a lounge area that doubles as a co-working space or a coffee shop. 

Enhance guest comfort and experience

• Provide amenities: Incorporate coffee bars, snack areas, and comfortable seating to encourage guests to linger.

• Strategic lighting: Use smart, layered lighting systems, including task lighting and dimmers, to create different moods and make spaces feel more inviting.

• Natural elements: Use natural light, plants, and even water features to create a calming and welcoming atmosphere.

• Clear navigation: Use clear signage and intuitive layouts to help guests easily find their way around the hotel. 

• Strategies for Maximizing Space Utilization in Hotel Design

  Neutral Colors and Natural Light: Use light colors and ample natural light to create a sense of openness and airiness.

• Functional Hotel Lobby Design Tips - Provide strong and reliable Wi-Fi throughout the lobby to keep guests connected. Consider adding charging stations or adding electrical and USB outlets in furniture design

• The future of communal spaces in hotels

  Public areas within the hotel should be flexible so that they can house a variety of experiences and attract different groups to gather within the hotel spaces. Provide separate seating grouping so individuals staying at the hotel can gather with others of their conference, group or family.

Eating areas, breakfast rooms, dining areas

• Ensure your dining areas are spacious, accommodating, and easily accessed even a times when no meal is served. Having a variety of seating arrangements is critical, as guests do not always enjoy sharing a table.

• Placing more two tops than four tops is important, and having a community table which can seat all numbers in a group is much more functional than all 4 tops.

• Community tables, single seating bars, two top 4 top and even standing room with a bar are all important options in the morning when many guests want to grab a bite before going off for their day.

• Easily accessible coffee, water and teas placed strategically throughout the public spaces shows true hospitality consideration.