The terms \u201cLuxury\u201d; \u201cDeluxe\u201d, \u201cExclusive\u201d as well as the 5-star rating have been awarded to overpriced facilities that are just above basic in standards. How can a bland room, of 28 sq. meters, with dated furniture be in any way considered luxury? I have had enough of the very basic, cost-effective or cheaply renovated rooms being falsely advertised as luxury!<\/p>\n
I believe that the discerning client is willing to pay, within reason \ud83d\ude09, a premium for a truly luxury experience in a boutique hotel! So, to motivate upcoming hotel developers, especially in my region, I will try to identify the major issues that need to be rectified. The essential ingredients required to create a truly luxury boutique hotel room will be discussed. Then, in future blogs, I will create a case study showing how I will conceptualize and design \u201cMY IDEAL\u201d Luxury Boutique Hotel Room.<\/p>\n
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The \u201cLuxury Boutique Hotel\u201d Test Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n Believe it or not, when it comes to a luxury hotel room, size really matters! Think of it as \u201cBusiness-class\u201d spaciousness, without it there is most definitely, less comfort. An extra few square meters can change the configuration of the room design, allowing for many more design possibilities and options.<\/p>\n A very common configuration of a hotel room is to enter the room with a bathroom on one side and cupboards on the other, further on a bed is against one wall opposite a dresser (with TV) on the other wall. This cookie-cutter layout is very uninteresting, and offers no visual impact on entry. In fact, it lacks privacy as one can see inside the bathroom and bedroom beyond, directly from the entrance door.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any hotel room that looks tired and jaded, with worn out furniture and fittings needs a full renovation, especially in a property claiming to offer luxury accommodation.<\/p>\n A luxury boutique hotel should have designer-led interiors. On-trend d\u00e9cor with high-quality materials, designer furnishings, bespoke art, quirky, offbeat or locally-sourced decorative elements, as well as the latest in technological features will ensure client satisfaction and create a memorable visual experience.<\/p>\n Therefore, if a hotel has cookie-cutter d\u00e9cor and layout then it completely fails as a \u201cLuxury Boutique Hotel\u201d.<\/p>\n Insufficient lighting is a very common error in hotel rooms.<\/p>\n Firstly, functional lighting needs to be carefully considered:<\/p>\n Finally, ensure that the lighting provides the desired ambiance for a luxury room. A well-designed space should allow for various lighting options, including mood lighting.<\/p>\n On first arrival, guests are usually satisfied with the room that they are presented with. This is simply since the room has been freshly cleaned. However, once the guests have unpacked, if there is inadequate storage space for all their belongings, a small tidy room can quickly feel crammed and claustrophobic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Often hotel room flooring is ceramic tiling, probably for easy cleaning, making the space feel cold. A well-positioned rug in the room, which provides warmth and comfort, is almost always omitted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There can\u2019t be anything worse than an uncomfortable bed with low quality linen and pillow inners! The quality of the mattresses and bedding must be a priority to a hotel selling luxurious accommodation.<\/p>\n Natural elements add beauty and upliftment to any space, and need to be especially included to a room that is meant to be better than one\u2019s home. Where are the small floral arrangements, real or faux? Even simple succulents can make an enormous impact.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Does this really need an explanation? A bathroom is either only functional or it is also beautiful! If functionality is the main consideration then the hotel has failed in another opportunity to impress.<\/p>\n All hotels provide hospitality products, but very few provide quality products. I get particularly upset having to dig through 6 \u2013 8 tiny bottles of body lotion in search of the single shampoo product that can barely cover my hair. Another frustration is finding that there is a single small soap bar to be shared between the basin and shower. These are unacceptable failures in providing exceptional service!<\/p>\n Offering bespoke amenities such as a generous pillow menu, organic or quality toiletries and bar fridge stocked with the guests\u2019 favourite beverage selection contributes to the ultra-personalised service and an atmosphere of comfort and luxury.<\/p>\n Daily bottled water should be a basic complimentary service. Free Wi-Fi and a comprehensive list of entertaining TV channels should also be standard.<\/p>\n There are probably more items which could be added to the criteria list, but the above list identifies my \u201cpet-hates\u201d and provides a good starting point for design requirements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In conclusion, a luxury boutique hotel is expected to distinguish itself from larger establishments, by providing guests with an intimate, ultra-personalized service and designer-led luxurious accommodation.<\/strong><\/p>\n A design case study of my\u00a0Luxury Boutique Hotel Room<\/strong> to follow in future blog entries….<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Having just returned from a two-week vacation, where we stayed in three different luxury accommodations on two Aegean Greek Islands, has inspired me to create a new series of blogs dedicated to identifying what makes a Boutique Hotel indeed luxurious. 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