Extending the Guest Experience Outdoors
During the summer months, guests want to maximize their time outdoors and often look to hotels to provide them with a fresh and exciting environment to embrace the sunshine. Creating comfortable, inviting, and practical outdoor spaces is fundamental in increasing customer satisfaction, especially as the weather becomes warmer. With the right solutions, guests will find themselves without much reason to leave the property, thus retaining their business for other hotel services, such as food and beverage. Also, it never hurts for passersby – or those looking for accommodations – to see your patio bustling with happy guests.
Creating an Inviting Ambiance
Lighting is one of the most effective elements in creating a specific atmosphere. Aside from the practical aspect, lighting solutions can be used to set the mood and add character to your space. Too dark of an outdoor area at night may conflict with your desired ambiance, especially if your goal is to create a space fit for socializing. However, if you’re looking to design a tranquil escape, you might want to dim the lights.
Strategic lighting fixtures can also create natural walkways for guests that may not be as familiar with the hotel. With the right placement, lighting can reduce confusion and make your space more accessible and safe for your guests.
Another way to make your space feel inviting are fire pits. Not only are they great for colder nights, but they practically beg for people to surround them. Nothing says summer like ending the day beside a fire — s’mores optional. Luckily, Hanover’s coffee table fire pit is a wonderful choice for hosting guests. With it’s beautiful woven design and ample space to place beverages, this coffee table will make a great addition to your space and is sure to spark conversation.
Take a look at the Coffee Table Fire Pit by Hanover.
Comfort Goes a Long Way
If you want to create a space where guests will want to stay a while, you may want to consider the quality of the furniture you choose. Cape Soleil Outdoor Furniture combines comfort with a luxurious finish, while seamlessly blending into any aesthetic. Cape Soleil uses durable materials, making these products ideal for the wear that the hotel industry knows all too well. Lounging under the sun easily transitions to sitting around the fire at night with the Cape Soleil Richmond collection. These high-quality, durable pieces will ensure that guests are comfortable for as long as they choose to take advantage of your outdoor space, without sacrificing any of your establishment’s visual appeal.
Peruse the Cape Soleil Richmond collection.
And to take comfort a step further, investing in patio heaters for your space can make all the difference during those chilly nights. By keeping your guests warm and comfortable, patio heaters can help maximize the time you can hosts guests outside throughout a year, extending your window for outdoor dining and other services. Cambridge creates a 6-ft. flame glass patio heater perfect for creating a cozier, more enjoyable atmosphere. This patio heater uses propane and features an attractive glass cylinder with a clear display of the flames when in use. You can’t go wrong with this patio heater, and you’re guests will surely be appreciative.
Get the details on the Cambridge patio heater.
Entertaining and Engaging
Outdoor entertainment is a game-changer if you want guests to stay on the property instead of venturing out to find entertainment elsewhere. Adding music to an outdoor area can significantly enhance its appeal. Music creates ambiance, setting the tone for relaxing, socializing, or even celebrating. Whether it’s upbeat tunes by the pool or gentle background music on the terrace, music can greatly elevate a guest’s experience, making them feel immersed in their surroundings. Quality outdoor speakers are the best way to create a soundscape for your establishment. Speakers also provide versatility, allowing hotels to cater to different moods and events. Adding music to your space will make it vibrant and all the more inviting, ultimately making it easier for guests to unwind and continue to enjoy their stay.
Furthermore, outdoor TVs can elevate an outside area, especially during special sporting events where you can advertise your space as the place to watch the game. Outdoor TVs are an excellent addition to bar areas or outdoor dining spaces for your guests. The Samsung 55″ Pro TV Terrace Edition Outdoor QLED flat screen is a great option to ensure a high quality viewing experience. This TV features an ultra-bright picture quality, allowing guests to watch comfortably at all times of the day. This model is also waterproof, features an On/Off timer, allowing the TV to automatically operate during business hours. Plus, the TV includes a 16 hour panel, providing a longer daily run time for businesses.
By investing in these outdoor amenities this summer, hotels not only enhance the customer experience, but also create lasting memories that keep guests coming back for more.
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