Tips to Renovate Hotel Properties

Always remember that it is up to you to live up to the expectations of the guests and maintain the reputation; so think of innovative ways to successfully conduct the transition without hampering the peace of the guests! As the hospitality industry evolves every day, guests also inherently expect more of the hotels in which they stay; they are looking for advanced amenities, better accommodation and upscale services. This often leads to occasional renovation projects which will make the property more lucrative to the guests. But even when you are doing renovation, you do not have the luxury of shutting down the property completely. Even a partial shutdown during renovation can be quite challenging because it is a rare phenomenon to make your guests feel at home while conducting the renovation operations effortlessly. The result; a bunch of annoyed guests who report about their unflattering experiences during a renovation project! Let us find out about ways in which a construction company can resolve the issues.

Before you begin with your construction project, you must think about the following things:

• Plan about the entire process; if it is a long renovation work; think about how you are going to finish it without compromising disrupting the guest’s stay.
• Outline the scopes of work and find out about the kind of budget which you need to complete the work.
• Develop a well-planned schedule which will integrate both construction and operation, so that there is a smooth transition.
• Find the right contractor who understands your requirements and has dabbled with various projects of hotel construction.

Making the guests comfortable

When you undertake the renovation project, the first thing that you need to do is to create a well chalked-out plan. Not only it is important to guide your employees so that your guests have a smooth check-in and check-out process, but it is absolutely mandatory to look after the needs of guests who will be staying on the property for longer days. It is often found out that the long-term guests have different needs and they are overlooked when you are thinking about renovations.

Thinking about a buffer system

Every hotel construction company will present you with a renovation schedule; staying focused on time standards is absolutely essential for any renovation, especially if it a long and on-going project and needs to be completed in phrases. But often it is seen that the expectations set by the management for a property’s progress in the course of renovation can create an impact on guests and employees and how well they receive them. It is crucial to

• Define the investment limits; you must do the evaluation and be confident that the market will provide a good return on the invested capital
• You should have a clear idea about what you are being offered; a reputed company engaged in hotel construction sets certain standards about the quality of the work undertaken; if the standards are not properly outlined, you should take it upon yourself to create a proper standard.

The construction whether done in phases or as a whole will impact the income of the property during that time. A good hotel will always think of ways to create a positive experience even within those limitations. They should create a buffer between the guests and the place where the construction is taking place. It is not easy; as different guests will have various requirements.

Vijay lal is the author of this article on hotel construction here.