The lobby is the most important area in the hotel, and it reflects the overall image of the hotel. Many hotel architects and interior design masters will step into some misunderstandings in the lobby design and decoration process, which will affect the integrity, professionalism, and comfort of the area.
Generally speaking, the design and decoration of the lobby should follow the following four principles:
- The area of the lobby should be proportional to the total number of rooms in the entire hotel.
Many people mistakenly believe that the larger and taller the hotel lobby is considered grand. The oversized hall in the century will not only increase the cost of decoration and operation, but will also appear deserted, which is not conducive to the operation of the hotel.
- The decoration style of the lobby should be consistent with the positioning and type of the hotel.
No matter what type of hotel, the interior decoration style should be consistent with its own hotel positioning and type. For example, resort hotels highlight the characteristics of relaxation and leisure, while the morning atmosphere of urban hotels should be stronger and more fashionable. The artistic and personalized atmosphere of the hotel is stronger. Many hotels tend to ignore this problem, and one-sidedly believe that the more luxurious the better, there are many examples of resort-style hotels decorating into a magnificent European style. - The best location should be reserved for the guests, and the location with no lighting, irregularity, and no benefit should be reserved for the backcourt of the hotel.
From the details of the design, the design and decoration of the lobby should pay attention to the following issues:
(1) The entrance should be spacious
A spacious and elegant entrance is very important and will leave a good first impression on guests. An entrance that is too small and cramped can be very uncomfortable.
At the same time, it is better to have a relatively spacious lobby at the entrance of the hotel to form a transitional space between indoor and outdoor, which not only improves the hotel’s quality but also facilitates energy saving. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the needs of the disabled and design special ramps for them.
(2) Adopt various forms of reception
The reception desk in the lobby is indispensable and the most important long-term follower. If conditions permit, its position should not face the door as much as possible, so as to provide a relatively comfortable space for guests who go through relevant procedures at the reception desk and reduce the number of colleagues. Too strong commercial atmosphere.
The form of the reception desk can be various, not necessarily a straight line, it can be in the form of segments, arcs, or desks (for guests to sit down and go through relevant procedures). This should be selected according to different situations. The background of the reception desk is also very important, and the decoration surface and decoration methods can be varied. The most important thing is not to hang a few world clocks. This is not only tacky but also appears to be of low taste. Rate tables, exchange rate tables, etc. should not appear on the wall, because the hotel is not a bank, and a strong commercial atmosphere will greatly reduce the taste of the hotel.
The hotel’s valuables package must have two doors to enter. One is for guests, and the other is connected to the reception desk for service personnel to enter and exit. For smaller hotels, the business center can be adjacent to the reception desk to save manpower. For larger hotels, it is an ideal choice to arrange the business center and the memory center in the same area.
(3) The function of the lobby bar should not be too single
The lobby bar is one of the necessary functional places in middle and high-star hotels. Pay attention to the following issues in the design:
(1) According to the hotel’s century guest flow, the lobby area should be consistent with the number of guests.
(2) It must be closely connected with the backfield of service
(3) If the space is not large or the location is not relatively private, it is recommended not to set up a wine and water counter, just a service room
(4) The lobby bar of some hotels is combined with the coffee shop, which can effectively use space and resources. In the morning, a buffet breakfast can be provided for in-house guests. Noon and evening are special buffets. Between each meal, there is the function of a lobby bar. This is a better way than Li Xiang.
4. The public toilets in the lobby should reflect the high quality
The public use of the lobby is also an important point in the design. Attention should be paid to:
(1) The location of the toilet should be concealed, the door should not be directly facing the lobby, and there should be a transitional space after the door is opened, and it is not suitable to directly see the activities inside.
(2) It is recommended to use induction type for faucet and urinal, which is more hygienic.
(3) Dry hand cartons and garbage bins should be embedded in the wall
(4) The toilet should be fully enclosed, and the partitions between each other should be at the top to increase privacy.
(5) Art furnishings can be added before the urinal and after sitting in the toilet.
(6) Harmonious stone walls and floors can effectively improve the quality of the bathroom.
(7) The wall lamp in front of the sink mirror is also very important for Zhang Ming and his effect
5. Other areas
Small shops or boutique houses are one of the functions in the hotel lobby. It should be noted that the main side of these hotels should not face the lobby. If they can be arranged in the passageway that the guests must pass, it will not only weaken the commercial atmosphere but also The hotel produces good benefits.
The “National Standard” stipulates that “shopping malls and stalls are placed in obvious positions in the front hall, which seriously affects the atmosphere”, and 4 points will be deducted. The space leading to other functional areas in the lobby, such as elevator halls and screams, public walkways, stairs, etc., should be treated with emphasis on memory and cannot be ignored. These areas are the extension of the lobby space in the centuries, which are very important to the image and product of the entire hotel. It is best to arrange banquet reservations in separate rooms, which are relatively quiet and show respect for guests. Avoid placing reservations in the lobby as much as possible. station.
For hotels where leaders from local governments often visit, consider equipping a VIP lounge at a suitable location in the lobby to facilitate their temporary rest. The seating area in the lobby should not be too large, and the location of colleagues should not be in the place where the intersection is realized, because some waiting guests sitting indecently or simply lying down to sleep will greatly damage the image of the hotel.
6. The overall appropriateness of the lobby
The “National Standard” has added requirements for the overall comfort of the hotel lobby, and the score for this item can be as high as 8 points. Therefore, the hotel should also memorize the Chinese style in the following aspects to improve the overall comfort of the lobby,
(1) Atmosphere creation and all kinds of sensational furniture that reflect the lobby style should be beautiful and comfortable. The interior design history has unified design styles and selected fabrics. The furniture factory uniformly customizes them. It is not allowed to purchase on the street at will. Colleagues’ artwork furnishings It should be customized by the art supplier under the overall idea of the interior designer.
(2) Pay attention to the lighting design of the lobby. Due to the different effects of outdoor light on the lobby during the day, hotels with conditions can consider using computer dimming systems. Different lighting scene modes can be used according to different time periods so that the lobby can maintain the best effect at each time period, and colleagues can always make guests comfortable.
(3) The use of Chinese colors. The color of the lobby can not go to two extremes, the color is too single, it will make people boring; single color is too complicated, it is easy to make people impetuous. It is best to unify the lobby in one color tone. Colleagues can adjust it through fabric cushions, etc., and then focus on the color of the main frequency, so that the unified effect will be produced.
7. Attach importance to the design of the hotel-oriented system
The logo and design of each function in the hotel lobby are also very important. They can not only guide the direction and release information for guests but also are one of the important decorative elements. For this reason, the “National Standards” has added a new scoring item, and the specific stipulation is: “The indicator signs in each area of the hotel are practical, beautiful, and have a good guiding effect” to get 3 points.
Some hotels arbitrarily order exhibition boards and signage, which appears to be very low-end. These indicators should be consistent with the overall style in terms of style, material, size, and location, so as not only to meet the needs of the century but also to increase the decoration of the hotel.
In short, every aspect of an exquisite hotel lobby is very important, which requires the hotel owners and designers to study and grasp every detail together.
