Hotel chains are increasingly focused on innovation and the design of unique spaces, as greater consideration is given to the opinions of professionals in the fields of architecture, product design, industrial design, and interior design, and efforts are made to create hotel spaces and furnishings that meet the current needs of guests and the demands of the industry.
The goal and common thread is a commitment to reflecting and adapting to design trends in the hotel industry, placing greater emphasis on common areas, making them more spacious, multifunctional, and smart.
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The Importance of Design
Experience is the essential element of design: a new concept that emphasizes humanization through interpersonal relationships and the more inviting finishes created in these spaces. The combination of these pillars, upon which the various projects are built, responds to new trends in design and interior design that focus on the individual’s sense of closeness and comfort. In the case of the reception area, it ceases to be merely a place people pass through and is transformed into a space for socializing.
Entrance lobbies are becoming dynamic, multi-purpose spaces, taking on greater importance as places that foster social interaction: a hotel lobby becomes an area that offers an experiential value. The need to transform it into a space that facilitates these social interactions is met with furniture that offers comfort and functionality, making the area warmer and more welcoming. In this way, they become more versatile spaces that allow guests to leave their rooms and make use of the common areas, which are perfectly equipped for any other activity.
Technology at the Service of the Customer
Technology promotes and reinforces guest autonomy. Without a doubt, one of the most tangible and evident trends in the front desk area is the incorporation of a greater number of technological devices that allow guests to independently use and manage certain services. That is why the check-in process as we know it today will likely be replaced by an electronic device such as a tablet and can be completed directly by the guest, leaving them time for leisure—such as having a drink—while they check in from their seat.
Removal of Architectural Barriers
Removing the front desk breaks down the barriers between the receptionist and the guest. By expanding into larger and more ambitious projects, it becomes possible to create more spacious, dynamic, and versatile areas. This approach also aims to eliminate the traditional front desk as a symbol of breaking down the barriers between hotel reception staff and guests, and it will increasingly be replaced by long tables equipped with high-tech features. This creates a more direct, approachable, and personal service experience. In addition, the self-check-in kiosks that will be installed in the lobby will take over the receptionist’s more operational duties, allowing them to focus on serving as a host for guests at the destination.
Adaptability without compromising on design
It is important to highlight the inclusion of modular and movable furniture, which can be rearranged depending on current needs. Similarly, the lighting system also offers adaptability and flexibility through the incorporation of systems that can be positioned as needed. Therefore, in common areas, the focus is on lightweight furniture that can be adapted into different configurations to create various spaces; For example, during the day, you can set up a comfortable space for work or study next to our devices, and at night, a place to relax in the armchairs and enjoy a drink or a cup of coffee with friends.
