The first thing any guest—whether they have a reservation or not—will see is the hotel entrance. After all, the entrance is like the cover of a book. In other words, it’s the first point of contact and the first impression.
That’s why the hotel entrance is so crucial. It ensures that every guest—and even investors—leaves with the best possible impression. According to experts in architecture, design, and marketing, here are 9 points you should consider to improve your hotel’s entrance.
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Colors
The first thing you should consider when improving your hotel entrance is the color scheme. Whether the finishes are achieved through the materials used or the paint, the Pantone color selection will greatly influence how guests feel when they see your facade.
According to experts, it’s best to choose colors that evoke feelings of warmth OR elegance, modernity, and nostalgia. If you’re near the beach, it’s best to opt for curved lines and slightly cooler pastel colors. In places like the city, bright colors can draw more attention.
Lightning
Another factor to consider when improving a hotel entrance is lighting. Remember that lights are naturally attractive. Therefore, they help capture people’s attention and direct their gaze where you want it to go.
Warmth is essential in a hotel. Therefore, it’s recommended to choose warmer lighting with warmer, yellowish tones rather than white, bluish, or cool light. Even a well-lit facade can help you create content. This way, your hotel advertising can also be more beautiful and appealing.
Floor
Believe it or not, your guests even notice what’s under your hotel’s entrance. They see the floor. Therefore, you should consider remodeling the flooring so that it, too, attracts your customers’ attention.
The combination of materials is very important. You can choose to use concrete, mineral flooring, porcelain tile, stone, etc., for the outdoor area, and then use wood or carpet as you approach the entrance or move toward the interior of the hotel. Of course, the materials used must be easy to clean.
Shelter at the entrance
Known as a shelter, this is the structure located above the hotel entrance. For example, a roof, an awning, a tarp, etc. It is called a shelter because it is designed to protect guests from the weather while they wait for a taxi, car, etc.
If you want your hotel’s entrance to look inviting and convey a sense of comfort, you should add some kind of shelter over the entrance. For example, a canopy, a classic canvas awning, or some kind of overhanging eave. This will make arriving at your hotel during a downpour, for example, easier and safer.
Use greenery
As we mentioned in our post on how to set up a hotel in Bali, greenery plays an important role in your hotel’s image. In addition to showing that you care about nature, it can create an incredible sense of comfort and warmth.
One of the best tips for improving a hotel lobby is to add a touch of greenery. This will prevent the lobby from looking cold and monotonous, like just another building in the area. You can add greenery by using, for example, potted plants and some type of movable or permanent planter.
Motor Lobby
One aspect that many people overlook when designing a hotel entrance is the Motor Lobby. This is the name given to the area where cars park to drop off or pick up guests at the hotel entrance.
It should be spacious enough to allow guests to load and unload their luggage without having to walk too far. It can be covered or open, although if you’re in an area with extreme heat or heavy rain, it’s best to have a covered area.
Easy to Enter, Easy to Leave
More than just a design element, it’s important to consider the practicality of any hotel lobby. You may have a very beautiful lobby, with warm colors, rugs, plants, and lighting, but if it isn’t comfortable and practical, it won’t do any good!
You should make sure that any elements you add to your hotel’s entrance do not obstruct or hinder the movement of people or vehicles. This way, you’ll ensure that the entrance is not only attractive but also highly functional for staff and guests.
Reception staff
Finally, you should always consider the human element when designing a hotel entrance. This is because the presence of staff will break up the monotony of the building, the grayness of the concrete, and the isolation of the facade. Furthermore, it will inspire confidence and security, and allow for a warm welcome, enhancing the guest experience.
Among the staff you can station at your hotel entrance are security guards, hostesses, bellhops (or staff who carry luggage), or someone who hands out complimentary drinks, for example. This will make your hotel’s entrance look much more lively.
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