The refurbishment of any establishment is a complex task, even if it is a minor modification. The reason is that it alters the normal daily activity, and can affect the proper functioning of the place.
But the complexity increases if the establishment we are talking about is a hotel. The need for renovation over time is undoubtedly necessary, but it must be done in the right way.
If you want to know what are the main challenges you will face when renovating a hotel, don’t miss out on all the aspects to take into account and all the advice that Ouxion has compiled after years of experience.
Hotel construction and refurbishment in Spain
The first challenges will be encountered long before the hotel renovation even begins. It is the processing of the relevant licenses and permits. You need to know all the local laws so that you can get everything you need quickly and correctly.
Once you have overcome all the governmental formalities, it is time to focus on the aspects you need to pay more attention to when renovating or refurbishing your hotel.
Hotel in operation
As a general rule, although this is not always the case, when a hotel is refurbished, it is done in different phases. In this way, the hotel tries to maintain as much normal activity as possible, while improving and adapting its facilities.
This has a positive side, which is to avoid a large loss in revenue while the renovations are being undertaken. On the other hand, this can cause problems and discomfort among the guests who do come to the hotel, the consequences of this being even worse than closing the hotel completely while it is being refurbished.
For this reason it is very important to continue to offer a great service to guests who choose to stay in your hotel, paying special attention to cleanliness and noise. Knowing that the hotel is being refurbished and only knowing it because of its exterior, and not because of the typical inconveniences of dirt and noise, is a very positive point for the image of the hotel.
Foresight and organisation
There is no doubt that time is money, and in a renovation of this magnitude, even more so. The phases and stages of the refurbishment must be foreseen in the project, as well as the time it will need to be carried out and a fair and real budget, without surprises.
We recommend hiring a company with experience in this type of work, such as Ouxion. In addition to carrying out a preliminary study and marking the correct timescale for the refurbishment, there are many other details to take into account that can mean the success or failure of the project.
Knowing how to choose the right materials, both in terms of supply and logistics as well as price, recognising the importance of historical elements in the hotel, if there are any, correct coordination between trades to speed up the work, knowing how to work with the hotel’s situation, both with guests and with elements as important as electrical power, and knowing how to act in the face of unforeseen events with the reason that comes from years of experience, are some of the advantages that companies like Ouxion offer their clients.
Communication
It is essential to maintain proper communication between the hotel owners and the company carrying out the refurbishment. This is one of the keys to ensuring that time is respected and that unnecessary disagreements do not arise.
From Ouxion, communication is constant, attending to the doubts of the property, as well as always being ready to offer improvements to the different changing situations that usually occur in a reform of this magnitude.
Time
The foresight of all the phases of the refurbishment is not a project done at random or with little importance. It cannot and should not be indicative, because if it is important in any business, time in a hotel is essential.
The reason is that every day of delay translates into days that a room cannot be offered to guests, which translates into a big drop in the hotel’s revenue, and that is something that no one can afford.
You need professionals who understand the importance of time as well as you do.
All for the client
Even if the renovation is designed to be carried out in the least invasive way possible, there are likely to be common areas where building materials will come into contact with guests and hotel staff.
On those occasions when it is unavoidable that the renovation will interfere with the passage of the guest, it is necessary to maintain as much cleanliness and order as possible. Make the guest see that this is a one-off situation, and that even then the hotel maintains its corporate image and its care for the client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average time for a hotel refurbishment?
Although it is a very common question, this does not make it easy to answer. In fact, it is almost impossible, as a small hostel with 8 rooms is not the same as a large hotel with 200 rooms and several floors high.
Each project is different, even when, a priori, the characteristics of the renovation seem the same. Each place and each renovation is unique, as it involves different methods, machinery, trades and approaches, as everything has an influence, from the type of material to the time of year in which it is carried out.
Why choose Ouxion as a refurbishment specialist?
Ouxion is an integral reform company with extensive experience. Its more than twenty years of experience and its professionalism have earned it a prestige in the sector that is difficult to match.
During all this time, each project has added a pinch of wisdom, and the experiences of each reform are unique and enriching, helping to make the next one even simpler and more agile for the client.