Dealing with Hotel Renovations

With the economy in a better state, hotel renovations are increasingly common as many hoteliers are taking advantage of the upswing in bookings to make improvements and additions, especially with the holidays fast approaching.  In most cases, a hotel undergoing renovations will usually have minor inconveniences like a bit of construction noise or a pool that may be temporarily closed, but what happens if the renovations are more extensive?  What if the hotel's major facelift involves not only construction but a complete change in ownership after making a reservation? In this latter scenario, your best option may be to reach out to the former owners and see if they can still honor your reservation.  In the former, it can all wildly depend.

Hotel renovations affect the hotel manager arguably just as much as the guest.  The last thing a manager wants to do is to turn away a guest because there are no rooms available due to construction.  Taking too long to report a noise as a guest can also reduce the odds of being moved to a different room.  Should the noise or construction be extreme that a room simply cannot be stayed in, a reputable hotel will usually offer to cover the cost of at least one night.

A great way to avoid dealing with the inconveniences of hotel renovations is to take advantage of social media.  While the hotel itself may try and keep its construction under wraps, guests are more than willing to share their experiences.  A simple phone call to the hotel before arriving can also prove beneficial.

Jaguar Hospitality, leaders in luxury hospitality renovations and project management, has brought this update to you.  To find out more information on the hospitality renovation services available, contact them at (214) 295-3570.

Holiday Travel Tips

The fall season has officially begun, which means that the holidays will soon be approaching.  It's never too early to start making plans, especially if your plans include traveling during November or December.  The sooner you start determining your itinerary, the easier it will be and the fewer headaches you'll have.

The obvious place to begin is figuring out what it is you'd like to do during the holidays.  Once you've determined what your plans will be, you can then start searching for resorts or hotels that are near the place you'll be traveling to or have whatever amenities you may need.  The sooner you book, the better the odds of getting the room you want instead of being stuck for an extended length of time in something where you won't be happy.  To be on the safe side, you may wish to stick with widely known brands to reduce the odds of something going awry.  Also, consider using a travel agent since they have access to discounts and deals that you won't find by searching on your own.

Word of mouth is incredibly useful when traveling, especially if it's somewhere you've never been to previously.  The more information you can get from someone who has been to your destination, the better off you'll be since they can usually provide an idea of where to go or tips that will make your visit easier or better.

Jaguar Hospitality, leaders in luxury hospitality renovations and project management, has brought this update to you.  To find out more information on the hospitality renovation services available, contact them at (214) 295-3570.

Avoiding Hotel Booking Scams

The fall season is quickly approaching and it will soon be followed by winter, where snowbirds will likely seek warmer climates in cities throughout the United States and the rest of the world.  With the anticipated boost in travelers, hoteliers will be gearing up to welcome an influx of guests looking to experience the sun and beaches instead of shoveling snow off of their driveways.

Hotel and vacation booking websites are rampant throughout the Internet and some of them, unfortunately, are set up strictly as scam sites looking to take your money.  The last thing you want is to arrive at your destination only to be told that there is no record of a booking or to have the money you were using for that Miami Beach oceanfront hotel getaway stolen and never seen again.  Use the following tips when searching for hotel online.

A search engine like Google is your best friend when booking a hotel but if you're searching for something generic like “Florida hotels”, there is a possibility of scammers using unscrupulous methods to appear near the top of search results.  Try and be more specific about your searches or, better yet, if you know the chain you'd like to stay at, type the hotel's web address directly into your browser.  On that note, all booking activity should take place on the hotel website.  If you're asked to click links to another website in order to continue your reservation, be very careful as it could be an unrelated third party site.

The old adage “if it sounds too good to be true it probably is” remains just as valid when searching for hotel rates.  If you're planning on staying at the Four Seasons and see a deal for a deep discount, it may not be legit.  As tempting as it might be to jump on deals, thoroughly research the deal and call the hotel directly.

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Why A Renovation Project Can Fail

Recently, there has been an increase in hotel visits, mainly because the business travel culture is gaining traction and more individuals are choosing to go on vacations, and as a result, some establishments have found themselves caught unprepared for the sudden influx of patrons.  Additionally, some of the owners that have decided to prepare for this great turn of events, have found that while they were prepared for visitors, they weren’t prepared for what that mean for the hotel building.  Owners and managers of hotels must be aware of the factors that can cause a potential profitable renovation into a disaster.  Below are a few things that hotel proprietors should be aware of when undergoing a hotel renovation.

Hint #1: Always hire the right people – Renovation and remodeling projects are expensive and complex.  Hiring unprofessional or unqualified individuals can be detrimental to an upgrade plan, costing the owner thousands, sometimes-even millions, of dollars, in revenue.  It is important to ensure that the people hired to complete a project are certified and professionals in the task they were contacted to complete.

Hint #2: Understand trends and target market likes – One big mistake owners make when outlining a renovation or remodel project, is not fully understanding the target market they are going for.  Even if the target market is being updated or re-evaluated, it is highly important to research what that particular market likes in a vacation destination.  Not knowing this valuable information is not only a costly mistake, but also is a discourtesy to all current and future guests of the establishment.

Jaguar Hospitality, leaders in luxury hospitality renovations and project management has brought this update to you.  To find out more information on the hospitality renovation services available, contact them at (214) 295-3570 or click here to email them.

Tips for a More Comfortable Guest Room

Jaguar Hospitality, leaders in hospitality renovations, are quite experienced in providing hotel owners and managers with all the tools they need to complete an efficient and effective remodeling or renovation project.  One of the important things that the professionals at the company always stress to their clients is that upgrading the guest rooms in the establishment is a significant thing that will be appreciated.  Additionally, since visitors to the destination will spend about 50% of their time in the room, making sure, they are comfortable and happy should be a number one priority.  Below are a few tips that can be utilized to ensure that the accommodations are peaceful, functional, and stylish.

Tip #1: Use light and glamourous colors.  As most guests probably will not have implemented these tones into their own decorating, the colors will create an atmosphere of luxury and elegance that will make any person staying in the room feel as if they are royalty.

Tip #2: Inventive is the best way to go.  When implementing a remodeling or renovation project, it is always best to at least use one original idea.  Little touches like creating an interesting design in the floor tile used in the bathroom or adding an efficient business center into the room are great, inexpensive ways to add a touch of luxury to a layout.

Tip #3: Give the guests a little something extra.  Adding an extra sofa, or table that can double as a vanity and desk will make visitors feel like the room and everything in it was designed and added especially for them.

Jaguar Hospitality brought this update to you.  The company offers the best in hospitality project management and solutions like capital management, FF&E and OS&E procurement, and 24/7 reporting, in order to help hotels maintain their profits and keep their guests happy.  To learn more contact us at (214) 295-3570 or click here to email us.