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Renovating a hotel presents a unique opportunity to enhance guest experiences and ensure long-term success.

In this article, our supplier partners help us dive deeper to explore key considerations when renovating your hotel – from choosing the right paint to the best beds – that prioritise guest satisfaction while also considering cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Selecting the right paint

Paint selection plays a pivotal role in enhancing the hotel’s visual appeal and ensuring long-lasting aesthetics. Guy Vanschoenwinkel, Project Coordinator, PPG Coatings Belgium, provides valuable tips for choosing the right paints:

Cleanability:

Opt for paints that maintain a premium appearance without incurring frequent cleaning costs.

Longevity:

While cost considerations are important, choosing quality materials can prove more cost-effective in the long run.

Certifications and credentials:

Opting for paints with eco-labels, cradle-to-cradle certifications, and other credentials aligns with the industry’s growing focus on environmental responsibility.

Safety and Hygiene:

In areas like bathrooms, select non-porous paints with excellent ventilation properties to prevent issues like mould and mildew, promoting guest health and safety.

Guy says, “We work closely with hotel operators so they gain valuable insights and technical advice, ensuring the right paint solutions are selected and applied correctly.”

 

 

Choosing the right beds

Selecting the right beds ensures a smooth stay for guests – but bed choice is more than just about comfort. Els Braekman, Sales Support at Hilding Anders Belgium, shares some tips to consider when selecting beds:

Size and fit:

Ensure that larger beds can be efficiently manoeuvred through corridors and elevators to avoid logistical challenges during installation. Consider bed legs’ height for easy cleaning underneath, or opt for beds with wheels for convenient housekeeping.

Sustainability:

Opting for beds made from eco-friendly materials, such as mattresses with “eco-fibre” upholstery, aligns with the increasing demand for environmentally conscious practices.

Installation services:

Choosing bed suppliers that offer installation services can free up staff resources and guarantee seamless setup. Responsible disposal of old beds through recycling initiatives can also be part of the service.

Els says, “We can provide a mock-up room for hotel owners before installation or deliver a sample bed to the hotel owners for testing – so they can ensure their guests enjoy quality sleep!

Key card solutions

In the wake of COVID, traditional key cards are evolving into digital and mobile options. Michel Anusic, Sales Director, Hotek Hospitality Group, highlights essential considerations for updating your key cards:

Time-saving solutions:

Offer mobile keys that ensure a fast and easy check-in process for guests. HOTEK’s mobile keys are cloud-based, which means that there are no app downloads or complicated passwords required, streamlining the user experience. Mobile Keys can be sent by e-mail, text message, Whatsapp or connected to third party applications.

Sustainability:

Consider adopting eco-friendly wooden key cards to reduce waste and embrace a more sustainable and efficient approach. A mobile option also does the trick!

Convenience:

Provide a range of options for guests, including traditional key cards from reception, self-service kiosks, and a mobile key solution. This approach ensures a seamless and personalised check-in experience, catering to individual guests’ preferences.

Michel says, “The hotel industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and key cards are no exception. Hotels that adopt mobile key technology will be well-positioned for success in the years to come.”

 

Additional considerations

Our supplier partners are here to help with all of your renovation needs. Here are just a few additional considerations to help you save time and costs during the renovation process:

Engineering:

Renovations involve a wide range of technical installations. Our supplier partner, Van Marcke, can help provide independent advice for significant energy savings, water conservation, and increased comfort.

Furniture:

High-quality furniture with a charming design is a priority in a beautiful hotel room. When choosing furniture, consider ease of installation, installation costs, and value for money. Elien Deroo, Internal Sales & Marketing Officer, Norm, says, “Our standardised furniture series seamlessly integrate using fitting strips, ensuring easy installation.”

Prefabrication Services:

In the fast-paced hotel construction landscape, finding skilled technical staff is challenging, and precision is crucial. Consider partnering with a supplier such as Van Marcke Prefabrication, which offers custom on-site energy and sanitary solutions, streamlining installation, reducing costs, and minimising errors for quick project completion.

Want to learn more?

If you’re interested in learning more about our supplier partners and their innovative solutions for renovations and refurbishments, get in touch with us at news@trinitypurchasing.com.