Hotel Room Trends

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Up on the blog this week, it's all about the hotel!  It’s always fun to stay at a hotel. The beds are usually super comfy, you don’t have to clean up after yourself, and as long as you’re staying at a nice one, the design is usually beautiful. It's the design details included in hotel rooms that make them stand out.  That's why when designing a hotel, I spend a significant amount of time focusing on the guest rooms. Guests will care about other aspects like the facilities and location, but if the rooms aren't great, then they will look elsewhere.  

The Hotel room acts as the base for a guest's stay so they should always be attractive, comfortable, and welcoming.  But, what other features help to take the guest experience up a notch? Here are a few hotel room amenities we are currently digging.

Room Service Apps 

Goodbye bulky menus and awkward phone calls, hello ordering room service exactly how I order all my other delivery food. Hotels are now offering web-based room service apps for both laptops and mobile devices. Guests have the option to type in the web address or, to make the whole process even easier, scan a QR code located on their nightstand. From there, all they have to do is check out the up-to-date menu, hit a few buttons, and track their delivery. 

Photo Cred:  Runway Chef

Wine-On-Demand 

Luxury hotel brands have recently installed wine units stocked with local, award-winning pours from an electronic dispenser reminiscent of water and ice machines on smart fridges. Because most travelers like to indulge in a single glass as opposed to a bottle, the dispenser allows the user to select the amount they want. It’s a great way to make guests feel more at home and encourage them to truly enjoy their rooms rather than just use them as a place to sleep.

Photo Cred:  Pinterest

App-less Hotel Staff Chat 

Experts say that customer support is the key to happier guests. Which is why we expect mobile texting to really take off soon. I've stayed in a couple of hotels over the past few years that have texted me to ensure I'm happy with the stay.  Now hotels are taking this feature to the next level.  All guests have to do is scan a QR code and they’ll be directly connected to the front desk or customer service team who can help them solve their problems in real time. It’s a nice way to loop the human element back into our increasingly tech-obsessed culture while still taking advantage of the latest and greatest tools. 

Photo Cred:  Pinterest

In-Room Music Speaker  

Why make your guests break out their phones to play music.  Not only does a blue tooth speaker add wow factor to your in-room amenities list, it’s also a great way to reach an already captive audience.

Photo Cred:  Band & Olufsen

For most people when travelling, the hotel room is just a place to rest their heads.  We would like you to think of the hotel room as much more... 

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