Agree the operating model
Define the guest profile, room mix, service level and public-area uses before collecting visual references. Include the owner and operator in the brief. A resort, a business hotel and a serviced apartment may share some materials but require very different service spaces and circulation.
Review the repeated room
A guestroom decision repeats across the property. Test bed clearances, luggage storage, housekeeping access and the relationship between light and furniture. Where the scope allows, use a mock-up to review comfort and operation together. Record approved details before production rather than resolving each room independently.
Make maintenance a design input
Review exposure, cleaning and replacement access alongside the finish palette. Decorative elements can be difficult to maintain if their fixings or lighting components cannot be reached. Ask how repeated furniture and fittings will be repaired or replaced during operation, and document suitable alternatives.
Plan supply and site interfaces
For regional and island projects, identify freight, storage and installation requirements early. The programme needs to connect operator approval, sample review, production and room readiness. Confirm the responsibilities of local contractors and specialist suppliers in the appointment.
Bring the right information
Share the project location, approximate area, current stage, available drawings, intended budget and target programme. We can use this information to define a useful first review and the scope of the next stage.
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