Hotel Ambiance: The Benefits Of A Well Designed Hotel Reception Desk

January 29, 2013

Are you searching for ways to improve the ambiance and functionality of your hotel reception area? If yes, you should consider purchasing a new hotel reception desk.

There’s a saying that first impressions are last impressions. As a hotel business owner, your hotel should have the look of neatness and high productivity; it should have the feel of comfort and luxury.

This type of hotel interior design can be accomplished by using appropriate textures, colors and shapes with your hotel reception desk design to reflect good style, taste and customer service.

What should you look for when purchasing a hotel reception desk?

The hotel reception desk designs will all depend on the frequency of usage, space requirements for work tasks and how many people will be occupying the space at any given time.

In general, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture recommends purchasing hotel reception desks that are designed to occupy large, open hotel areas. Why? The hotel reception desk can serve as the first impression and last impression of the quality of your hotel’s amenities.

Here is a list of features a quality hotel reception desk should include:

The desk should be made from hickory, oak or cherry wood to provide your reception area a look of sophistication. We recommend these wood tables because the grains and colors naturally enhance the ambiance of a hotel reception area. We recommend a hard surface like marble or glass on the transaction top for durability.
Purchase a hotel reception desk that features filing cabinets and sliding drawers to keep your hotel paperwork as neat and organized as possible.
A reception desk should feature electrical plugs for computers, fax machines and other hotel technology. The reception desk should also include inlaid consoles to conceal untidy wiring.
Also keep practicality in mind for your reception desk design. For example, the height of the reception desk should be based on how you want the staff to interact with hotel guests. Do you prefer your staff to sit or stand? How will your hotel staff serve hotel guests that need handicap accessibility at the front desk?
Also consider replacing the concierge desk if it is in proximity to the front desk to create a cohesive space.
If you are targeting the young business customer, you might consider a number (2 or 3) round or square tables set up to loosely resemble a bar or café. You can station one staff member at each desk with a printer and PC. This creates a young, trendy look and gets away from the traditional front desk.

Beyond the impressive design of the reception desk, the reception area should feature comfortable seating that is designed to make communication easy for clients and guests alike. Side tables should be in close proximity and include electrical plugs for laptops, phone chargers and more.

Last but not least, create an eye catching hotel reception area with dramatic lighting. Dramatic lighting will not only highlight your hotel furniture but the lighting will also make the room appear more spacious.

We recommend skylights, floor lamps, and chandeliers to create this dramatic and impressive look.

Check out Edwards & Hill Office Furniture’s Hotel/ Hospitality Furniture Line list to get started on your hotel reception area design and layout today.

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