The design of Hilton’s hotel rooms varies depending on the type of property, with the company often creating on-site models of the spaces to test them before guests arrive. Almost all the furniture used in Hilton’s hotel rooms is custom-built.
During a tour of the upcoming Printing House Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, hotel, a nearly finished guest room was revealed. The room featured a bed with a backlit headboard, a desk and matching chair in a walnut finish, and brass midcentury accents. This room is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, which is expected to open in August.
Hilton’s design process involves creating models of the spaces on site to identify and correct any mistakes or oversights before they are replicated in hundreds of rooms. This process is just one of many steps involved in preparing a hotel room for check-in.
The design of Hilton hotel rooms depends on the type of property. For example, Hilton’s budget-friendly Spark or extended-stay LivSmart Studios are designed using brand prototypes. For other hotels, ranging from DoubleTree to luxury brands like Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, everything is bespoke.
The design process begins with the most typical rooms – usually king and double rooms – and then tweaks are made as needed for other categories like suites. The designs are then layered with color and materials that may differ depending on the property’s location.
The design team also considers guest expectations and the brand identity. While Hilton has brand standards that every hotel must meet, there is still room for creativity within those parameters.
The design process for a model room can take between six to 12 months, with an additional two to six months required for product procurement. Model rooms are then constructed either on-site or at an offsite warehouse. The installation takes around three to four weeks.
Nearly all the furniture Hilton uses in its hotel rooms is custom-built. The furniture is tailored to the room and may be smaller than those found in a residential setting.
As guests’ use of hotel rooms changes, so do the room designs. For instance, access to power for electronic devices is now crucial. The company also considers how travelers often use hotel rooms as secondary offices and take Zoom calls during their stays. The company is also thinking about how to offer more fitness and wellness opportunities.
Guest expectations are also high today, regardless of what kind of hotel they’re staying in. They demand good light, thoughtful art, nice textures, and a comfortable seat. This raises the bar on the design.
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