That depends on the type of property, but as the way guests use hotel rooms changes, so do the room designs
Jun 4, 2024
Hilton’s mega-category brands-such as the budget-friendly Spark or the extended-stay LivSmart Studios-are designed using brand prototypes. For many other hotels – from DoubleTree to luxury brands like Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts – Traxler said “everything is custom.
Key takeaways
- Access to power for electronic devices, for example, is critical. “Five years ago it was important, but now it’s imperative,” said Larry Traxler, senior vice president of global design for Hilton;
- The company considers how travelers often use hotel rooms as secondary offices and take Zoom calls during their stay. “So we have to think about (the) backdrop and what it looks like in the guest room, and how do we create a seamless way for someone to use that room without having to make their bed and put all their luggage away?”
- The “added social nature of how rooms are used today” may mean that residents will find a sofa for two instead of a single lounge chair. The company is also thinking about how to offer more fitness and wellness options (some Tempo by Hilton hotel rooms, for example, feature Peloton bikes).
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