When looking to renovate or restore and existing hotel, there are numerous things to consider as they relate to current decor and FF&E.

This brief articles will touch on the many things to consider when looking to restore a hotel and upgrade your brand and balance sheet.

Make no mistake, restoring a hotel to current standards and deciding on how to do it and then hiring the right company to do it, is a time consuming, full time commitment.

But the results can be life, and business, changing for years to come.

In addition, this is a busy topic among many in the hotel and hospitality industry. From hotel owners, managers and investors to the service companies that make their living from providing great services to them, it is an interesting topic.

It is also a pivotal time in the evolution of your hotel and brand because doing it right or wrong, can have a lasting affect on your business and your bottom line.

If you don’t think this is a huge part of a successful hotel or that no one is paying attention, have a look at this video. Yes, they made an entire series about hotel renovations with Gordon Ramsey:

Now, before we get into the nuances of this industry, let’s take a look at all the elements of hotel and hospitality renovations:

• furniture
• fixtures
• bedding
• lighting and lamps
• painting
• lobby decor
• office and meeting room decor
• fitness room decor
• restaurant decor
• bar decor
• pool area furnishings and decor
• equipment for efficient operations

That is just  a brief list. But you get the idea that this is a monumental decision with huge ramifications.

We suggest you take the time to do your research and work with only highly rated and reviewed companies, professionals and consultants with this type of important project.

Best of luck!