Hotel Design, Planning and Development

Hotel Design, Planning and Development, first comprehensive book on hotel, resort and leisure-time field by Rutes, Penner, and Adams, 

published by Architectural Press and W. W. Norton

Pod hotels developed in urban business centers and airports throughout world 

Many chains developed boutique (or “lifestyle”) hotel brands to compete with independent design-centric hotels 

Urban hotels introduced massive spas, for both guests and city residents 

Hotel chains introduced the lobby “great room” concept, encouraging socialization among guests 

Guestroom layouts increasingly used stall showers in lieu of the tub/shower combination

Hotel operators frequently outsourced restaurant operations to independent operators or brands 

Suites became more common, especially in resort destinations 

All developers took greater interest in sustainable design, for operational efficiency, lower costs, and marketing reasons 

Hotels co-brand with fashion houses 

Increasing activity among niche brands of all types 

2010s

Hotels introduced smartphone applications for check-in/out and use as room key

Greater customization of guestrooms common 

Developers sought out carbon-neutral designs for hotels 

Enhanced in-room entertainment systems became popular 

Hotel companies achieved more efficient operations and economies by co-locating two or more of their brands on one property

Modular construction using factory-built components became commonplace

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Hotels and Resorts—Development and Planning Guidelines

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