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Designing Your Hotel VIP Suite to Maximise ROI

A private spa bath is a necessity for a VIP or Bridal Suite in a luxury hotel today in order to maximise your return on investment and be able to offer private spa treatments, but what facilities should be provided around this?

Well let’s enter into our suite via a lobby for example, which would have a focal point with an elegant piece of furniture such as a console with a beautiful bowl or objet d’art upon it. Aside from the reception lounge and dining area and guest w.c. what would a VIP guest expect?

The suite should be located adjacent to a couples treatment room that has two treatment couches, storage for spa equipment and a wash hand basin for the therapists use. Guests would also need access to two separate showers as if they were for example both to have a body wrap treatment they would need to wash this off to finish the treatment process.

Attention should be paidby the interior designer to the materials used in each of the rooms; so that it is in keeping with the location, period and context of the hotel, region and country. Authenticity is key to providing as luxurious experience as possible.

Spacious vanity areas for grooming and double wash hand basins should be provided in the area with a w.c. and a separate dressing area should be provided if possible.

There should be a relaxing area for post spa time with furniure such as daybeds or chaise longues to lounge on in bathrobes. Also in a warmer climate an outdoor relaxation area should be provided with a panoramic view where possible. If there is a private pool area then care needs to be taken to choose elegant water resistant furniture for the poolside with loungers and small tables.

VIP guests expect spa toiletries of good quality to be complimentary to their stay as well as small luxury gifts such as wine, flowers and chocolates.

If there is room a small sauna and steam cabin may also be provided but this is not always possible.

Smart technology can also be incorporated so that the guests stay can be tailored to greet them on the the flat screen tv, they can easily dim lights to suit their moods and open large blinds or curtains without having to get up. It can also be used for the different lighting scenes needed in the VIP couples treatment room.

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Rachel Bogdaniec of Spinriver Design ltd can provide spa design to hotels incorporating these important factors plus many more to make the most of the space available in your hotel and ensure that every square metre is making you the best return on investment. We work closely with local furniture, smart technology (availble to new build and retrofit) and soft furnishing suppliers to ensure that you get the best possible design and a finish to impress.

We’d love to hep you get it right! Ask a question for free on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SpinriverDesign or leave a comment here if you prefer!

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Ultra Chic Hotel Design

Ultra Chic Hotel with Shutters (inage courtesy of the California Company via Facebook)

The hospitality market is becoming more and more varied these days, and those who are designing hotels need to be aware of the latest trends as they develop their own ideas. Inspiration for designs can be taken from almost anywhere, but there are a number of features found in chic hotels which can help generate ideas for those who are designing a new commercial space.

General design details

It is important for a chic hotel to avoid any clutter. Too many knick knacks and the guests will begin to feel as though the walls are closing in on them. A feeling of spaciousness, even in a small room, can be achieved by just having one or two pieces on show. One or two pictures on the wall and perhaps a vase on a side table for holding fresh flowers will be enough.

The colour scheme should also be kept simple. Neutral walls provide the perfect backdrop for any room. Additionally colours can then be picked out for the other features of the room, such as soft furnishings. Wallpaper is once again becoming fashionable, and a modern spin is to create a feature wall instead of wallpapering a whole room.

Light fittings can be used to bring out the sparkle in a room. A chandelier fitting as the room’s main light source is a good idea. Chandeliers are available in a variety of styles, so the hotel could feature one in a traditional style or opt for a more modern design. The correct lighting can also help create a welcoming atmosphere in the hotel through the use of adjustable lighting or lamps.

Features of popular hotels

Interior design inspiration can be taken from other chic hotels. There are a number of hotels around the world that have opted for unique and stylish features, and studying them for inspiration can help when putting together a design for a new property. Some hotels have decided to include unique items in their guest rooms, such as pencils which have been made from recycled CD cases and hand-made stationery.

If the budget is unlimited for a chic hotel design, it may be possible to include remote control features around the room and bathroom. For instance, a hotel in Tokyo has equipped its bathrooms with remote controls so that the technology in the room can be operated while the guest is relaxing in the tub.

A chic hotel should also ensure that the most is made of the views. In a city, this generally means large windows which not only offer great views, but also let in plenty of natural light. In other areas, such as hotels on the island of St Lucia, it might mean that a whole wall is absent. The design allows guests to see out, but others cannot see in thanks to the strategic positioning of the suites.

Careful consideration should be given to the type of guest that the hotel is intended to attract. Keeping the design simple and neutral will ensure fairly broad appeal, but if the aim is to bring in one particular demographic, then the design will need to take this into consideration.

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Interior Designer Rachel Bogdaniec has previous experience of working with award winning, leading five star hotel brands and understands how to create the luxury look on any budget. Give her a call on 07590 530806 01637 872247 for an informal discussion of your hotel refurbishment needs or email her at rachel@spinriverdesign.com. Alternatively write on our facebook wall and we will respond for free as soon as possible!

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Make An Entrance With A Mat!

Four Reasons A Branded Entrance Mat Will Improve Your Customer’s First Impressions

Branded Door Entrance Mat

If clients or customers visit you at premises, it’s crucial you make their first impression positive

Whether they are entering your shop or your reception, that moment a customer steps into your domain can set the scene for the remainder of their experience.

So whilst your premises are your territory, you need to do what you can to set the right ambiance, create the right atmosphere and evoke the appropriate tone. After all, this can have a significant impact on any interaction that takes place.

As a business owner you can influence that first impression with the décor, arrangement of furniture and even something as simple as your entrance mat.

Here are five reasons why your entrance mat is important…

Create a pause: When a visitor enters your building, a mat will cause them to pause and wipe their feet. In that brief moment, many visitors will look down at their feet and take in their surroundings, and whilst doing so they will make assumptions and judgements about their environment. As a business owner, you can use this pause to your advantage. If you have a branded entrance mat that contains your logo, company colours and perhaps even a welcome message, you can promote brand identify and subtly link the building to your business.
Brand identity: Your brand identity is made up of the visual elements of your business that allow it to be recognised and distinguished by your customers. It includes things like your logo, name, colours and font style. As you know, having an identity for your business that customers instantly recognise is a big competitive advantage. Therefore it makes sense to capitalise upon every opportunity that allows customers to mentally connect your products and services with your brand. An entrance mat with your company identity that customers are going to stand on, presents another opportunity for you to use to build that recognition.
Clean and tidy: A mat will make it far easier to keep your entrance clean. That’s because a hardwearing mat will trap the moisture, dirt and soil found on your visitor’s shoes and prevent it being spread over the entrance area and further into the building. Imagine the negative impression a wet, dirty floor could make. In addition to being a heath and safety hazard it could risk your customer concluding appearance isn’t really that important to you and could negatively influence their perception of your brand.
Professionalism: As a business you want to communicate professionalism to your customers. A quality entrance mat can help convey that impression to your visitors by ensuring your premises look presentable, tidy and clean.

So whilst your entrance mat is a functional tool to help keep your premises safe and hygienic, it can do so much more. And so if you’re serious about taking control of the impression your customers and visitors form when they enter your building, the entrance mat is a powerful tool you can use to build your brand identity and communicate that all important positive first impression.

Georgina El Morshdy writes articles on branding for http://www.entrancematsdirect.co.uk