Creating The Perfect Boutique Hotel Experience.

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 4:00 PM GMT

Are you looking to transform your guest accommodations into a lively and modern experience for your guests without having to break the bank? You're not alone! Many hotel owners and management face the challenge of upgrading guest spaces while staying within a reasonable budget. But worry not—by the end of this blog, you'll have the tools and inspiration you need to start your journey toward an affordable and stylish space makeover. Let's dive in and discover how you can optimise your place and allow Matrix to assist with the financing.

There is no doubt, modern and comfortable hotels can significantly enhance their appeal to visitors, leading to better reviews and repeat customers. However, for the hotel industry to prosper, several things must come together. 

Should You Use Bright Colors?

Using a bright colour palette can instantly make your hotel space feel more spacious and luxurious. Stick with versatile neutrals like white, grey, and beige as your base, then jazz things up with pops of colour through wall art or accessories. The colours you choose should match the vibe you want to create, whether it's calm and serene or lively and energetic. Thoughtful design choices can make the decorating process smooth and enjoyable. So, get creative and watch your space transform with ease!

Use Lighting to Create an Ambiance

Lighting is a key ingredient in creating the perfect ambiance for any room. You can use floor lamps, table lamps, or string lights to craft an inviting environment. Quality lighting can make your space feel both pleasant and luxurious. Here's a quick guide to the three types of lighting:

Task Lighting: Ideal for specific tasks like reading or grooming. Think desk lamps for bedtime reading or dressing lamps in the bedroom. Make sure every reading nook has enough task lighting to keep it cozy and functional.

Ambient Lighting: This provides overall illumination for the room, spreading light evenly throughout the space. Your main light source when you enter the room, such as ceiling-mounted or recessed fixtures, falls under this category.

Accent Lighting: Perfect for highlighting specific objects like plants, bookcases, or artwork. Adjustable recessed or track lighting ensures the spotlight is right where you want it, even on small details.

Choose your lighting wisely and watch your space come to life!

Invest in a Good Quality Bed or Bedding

When it comes to beds, quality is something you don't want to skimp on, as a comfortable bed is essential for a good night's sleep. Guests will remember a bad night sleep and gravitate to the hotel brand that locks in a solid 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep. Top hotel brands are commitment to the sleep experience of their guests. Top brands will invest in cutting-edge memory foam to individually wrapped coils, to insure that these features set them apart from their competition. 

At the base of a good night sleep (pun intended) is a solid frame. Take a close look at the metal bed frames that Matrix carries for it’s customers. The bed frame is extremely solid to prevent the frame moving while guests are sleeping. Metal bed frames are the number one choice for hotel brands as they are the most hygienic and practical for frequent guests.

3 Smart Room Technologies You Must Have

Voice-controlled devices and smart speakers: Smart speakers can do more than just play music; in addition to controlling other in-room devices, they can provide hotel information, so guests can ask questions like “Hey Alexa, what time is checkout?”

Smart mirrors and interactive displays: Turn an otherwise analog guestroom mirror into a digital entertainment center; smart mirrors offer TV, fitness training, concierge features, and hotel information thanks to interactive touchscreen functionality.

Smart beds and sleep-tracking technology: One of the latest and greatest amenities for hotels that cater to health and wellness fans is sleep technology, such as Eight Sleep’s smart mattress topper which lets guests control their mattress temperature and tracks their sleep performance.

Speak with a Matrix representative to take your hotel brand to the next level.

Optimal Bathroom Layout

Gone are the days of bathtubs and shower curtains. If you want to create a memorable experience for guests, the bathroom needs to be modernized as a priority. Hotel guests love modern bathrooms for several reasons. These include luxury and comfort, functionality, premium materials, attention to detail, and hygiene and safety. A well-designed modern bathroom combines aesthetics, efficient layouts, and high-quality fixtures to create a memorable guest experience.

Install Unique Touches

Get ready to transform your space into a luxurious hotel-inspired retreat. Stock it with your favorite books, magazines, and a diary for moments of reflection. Enhance the ambiance with candles and fresh flowers, adding a touch of tranquility. Customize every detail to create a warm, cozy atmosphere that reflects your unique style. Enjoy creating the elegant haven you've always dreamed of! Remember, the goal is to not add expensive accessories in the room but is to personalise the experience of customer by thinking out of the box. 

How many times have you been in a hotel room playing with the light switches to see which one turns on the light that you want. Make things easy for your guests. Put the switch where the light is, sometimes it is the simple things that make the difference!

Focus on Little Things, They Make The Difference!

Hotel guests appreciate a variety of amenities during their stay. Forgetting common toiletries is a frequent frustration for travelers, but when the hotel has their back with good quality soaps, shampoo & conditioner as well as little things like Q-Tip’s, mouthwash & hair brushes.  Guests will remember their stay with positivity towards that hotel brand for the next booking. Here are a few touches that boutique hotels do to go the extra mile.

Personalized welcome gifts: Tailor gifts based on guests’ preferences (e.g., kid-friendly treats for families, romantic packages for couples).

Local flavor snack baskets: Stock rooms with snacks and drinks from nearby establishments to showcase your city’s uniqueness.

Clear communication: Effective communication about services, policies, and local recommendations.

When putting these concepts into action, it's crucial to evaluate the specific needs and constraints of your hotel. Every property is distinct, so maximizing space should be customized to meet guest expectations and operational demands. If you're a hotel proprietor seeking affordable space solutions, consider exploring Matrix Hospitality for distinctive hotel furniture designs.