The design and guest amenities of hotels are becoming a major factor in guest lodging decisions. Let's face it; the options for places to stay are nearly endless. Choosy travelers, whether they be venturing out for business or leisure, assess the competition on factors that include measures to ensure cleanliness as well as available technology and appointments. Designers and developers are being challenged to create hotel environments or experiences that meet or exceed high customer expectations. Such design decisions can have major cost associations to be considered by both the design team and hotel management. Yet, with guests gravitating to those hotel brands that market extensive features and the highest degree of guest comfort measures, all of us need to sit up and take notice.
Club Med recently underwent a major renovation to spruce up an aging hotel and didn't just stop with new fixtures. The architect on the project was recently quoted as stating: "The bathrooms became a priority,"