# Hospitality Design Standards

## Hotel Classifications

### By Service Level
| Class | Stars | Description |
|-------|-------|-------------|
| Economy | 1-2 | Basic accommodations |
| Midscale | 2-3 | Standard amenities |
| Upper midscale | 3-3.5 | Enhanced amenities |
| Upscale | 3.5-4 | Full service |
| Upper upscale | 4-4.5 | Premium service |
| Luxury | 5 | Exceptional service |

### By Type
| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| Select service | Limited amenities, no restaurant |
| Full service | Restaurant, meeting space |
| Convention | Large meeting/ballroom |
| Resort | Destination amenities |
| Boutique | Unique design, small scale |
| Extended stay | Kitchen, weekly rates |
| All-suite | Living area + bedroom |

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## Guest Room Standards

### Room Sizes by Class
| Class | Standard | King Suite |
|-------|----------|------------|
| Economy | 250-300 SF | N/A |
| Midscale | 280-350 SF | 400-500 SF |
| Upscale | 350-450 SF | 550-750 SF |
| Luxury | 450-600 SF | 800-1,200 SF |

### Room Width Standards
| Room Type | Minimum Width |
|-----------|---------------|
| Economy | 12'-0" |
| Standard | 13'-0" to 14'-0" |
| Premium | 14'-0" to 16'-0" |
| Suite | 16'-0"+ |

### Bed Sizes
| Type | Mattress Size |
|------|---------------|
| Twin | 38" × 75" |
| Full/Double | 54" × 75" |
| Queen | 60" × 80" |
| King | 76" × 80" |
| California King | 72" × 84" |

### Furniture Standards
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|------|----------|-------|
| Bed | 1-2 | King or 2 queens |
| Nightstand | 1-2 | Per bed |
| Desk/work area | 1 | 48" min width |
| Chair | 1-2 | Desk + lounge |
| Dresser | 1 | 6+ drawers |
| Luggage bench | 1 | Or foldable rack |
| TV | 1 | 42"+ typical |

### Bathroom Standards
| Class | Size | Features |
|-------|------|----------|
| Economy | 45-55 SF | Tub/shower combo |
| Midscale | 55-70 SF | Tub/shower, vanity |
| Upscale | 70-100 SF | Separate shower/tub |
| Luxury | 100-150 SF | Dual vanity, soaking tub |

### Bathroom Fixtures
| Feature | Economy | Luxury |
|---------|---------|--------|
| Toilet | Standard | Concealed tank/bidet |
| Vanity | Single, small | Double, large |
| Shower | Over tub | Separate, rain head |
| Tub | Combo | Soaking tub |
| Amenities | Basic | Premium brands |

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## Corridor Design

### Corridor Widths
| Type | Minimum | Preferred |
|------|---------|-----------|
| Guest room | 5'-0" | 5'-6" to 6'-0" |
| Service | 4'-0" | 5'-0" |
| Public area | 6'-0" | 8'-0"+ |
| Back of house | 5'-0" | 6'-0" |

### Room Spacing
| Configuration | Typical |
|---------------|---------|
| Double-loaded | 25'-30' room depth |
| Single-loaded | 12'-15' corridor + rooms |
| Atrium | Variable |

### Ceiling Heights
| Area | Height |
|------|--------|
| Guest corridors | 8'-0" to 9'-0" |
| Lobby | 12'-0" to 25'-0" |
| Ballroom | 14'-0" to 24'-0" |
| Meeting rooms | 10'-0" to 14'-0" |
| Restaurant | 10'-0" to 14'-0" |

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## Public Spaces

### Lobby Sizing
| Hotel Size | Lobby Area |
|------------|------------|
| 100 rooms | 1,500-2,500 SF |
| 200 rooms | 2,500-4,500 SF |
| 300 rooms | 4,000-7,000 SF |
| 500+ rooms | 6,000-12,000 SF |

### Lobby Components
| Element | Size/Ratio |
|---------|------------|
| Front desk | 8 LF per 100 rooms |
| Seating | 1 seat per 10 rooms |
| Luggage area | 100-200 SF |
| Concierge | 1 per 150 rooms (upscale) |
| Business center | 200-400 SF |

### Restaurant Sizing
| Type | SF per Seat | Seats per Room |
|------|-------------|----------------|
| Casual | 18-22 SF | 0.5-0.7 |
| Fine dining | 22-28 SF | 0.3-0.5 |
| Breakfast | 15-18 SF | 0.6-0.8 |
| Bar/lounge | 12-15 SF | 0.3-0.5 |

### Meeting Space
| Room Type | SF per Person |
|-----------|---------------|
| Classroom | 18-22 SF |
| Theater | 10-12 SF |
| Banquet | 12-15 SF |
| Reception | 8-10 SF |
| Boardroom | 25-35 SF |

### Meeting Room Sizes
| Size | SF | Capacity (theater) |
|------|----|--------------------|
| Small | 400-800 | 30-60 |
| Medium | 800-1,600 | 60-120 |
| Large | 1,600-3,500 | 120-300 |
| Ballroom | 5,000-30,000 | 500-3,000 |

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## Back of House

### Service Areas
| Space | Size |
|-------|------|
| Housekeeping | 300-500 SF |
| Linen storage | 0.5-1 SF per room |
| Laundry | 8-15 SF per room |
| Employee lockers | 10-15 SF per employee |
| Kitchen | 30-40% of dining SF |
| Receiving | 200-500 SF |

### Service Corridors
| Feature | Requirement |
|---------|-------------|
| Width | 5'-0" minimum |
| Height | 8'-0" minimum |
| Separation | Isolated from guest areas |
| Access | Staff-only |

### Employee Facilities
| Space | Per Employee |
|-------|--------------|
| Locker room | 10-15 SF |
| Break room | 8-12 SF |
| Cafeteria | 10-15 SF |
| Training | 20-30 SF |

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## Support Facilities

### Fitness Center
| Hotel Size | Fitness Size |
|------------|--------------|
| 100 rooms | 500-800 SF |
| 200 rooms | 800-1,500 SF |
| 300 rooms | 1,500-2,500 SF |
| 500+ rooms | 2,500-5,000 SF |

### Pool/Spa
| Feature | Size |
|---------|------|
| Indoor pool | 600-2,000 SF (water) |
| Outdoor pool | 1,500-5,000 SF |
| Pool deck | 1.5-2× pool area |
| Spa treatment | 120-180 SF per room |

### Parking
| Ratio | Location |
|-------|----------|
| 0.5-0.7 per room | Urban |
| 1.0-1.2 per room | Suburban |
| 1.2-1.5 per room | Resort |
| + meeting/banquet | Additional |

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## Building Systems

### HVAC
| Area | System |
|------|--------|
| Guest rooms | PTAC or fan coil |
| Public areas | Central VAV |
| Kitchen | Dedicated AHU |
| Pool | Dedicated, dehumidification |

### HVAC Loads
| Space | CFM/SF |
|-------|--------|
| Guest rooms | 0.75-1.0 |
| Lobby | 0.8-1.2 |
| Restaurant | 1.5-2.0 |
| Ballroom | 15-20 CFM/person |

### Electrical
| System | Requirement |
|--------|-------------|
| Per room | 2-3 kW |
| Emergency | Generator for life safety |
| Kitchen | High demand |
| Laundry | High demand |

### Lighting
| Space | Foot-candles |
|-------|--------------|
| Lobby | 20-50 FC |
| Corridors | 5-10 FC |
| Guest rooms | 10-30 FC (varied) |
| Restaurant | 5-30 FC (adjustable) |
| Meeting rooms | 50-75 FC (adjustable) |
| Kitchen | 50-75 FC |

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## Accessibility

### ADA Requirements
| Total Rooms | Accessible |
|-------------|------------|
| 1-25 | 1 |
| 26-50 | 2 |
| 51-75 | 3 |
| 76-100 | 4 |
| 101-150 | 5 |
| 151-200 | 6 |
| 201-300 | 7 |
| 301-400 | 8 |
| 401-500 | 9 |

### Accessible Room Features
| Feature | Requirement |
|---------|-------------|
| Door width | 32" clear |
| Turning radius | 60" |
| Bed height | 20"-23" |
| Controls | 48" max AFF |
| Closet | 54" max rod height |
| Peephole | Low + standard |

### Accessible Bathroom
| Feature | Requirement |
|---------|-------------|
| Turning radius | 60" |
| Roll-in shower | 30" × 60" min |
| Grab bars | Per ADA |
| Vanity | Knee clearance |
| Mirror | Full-length or tilted |
| Controls | Lever handles |

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## Fire/Life Safety

### Occupancy
| Use | Classification |
|-----|----------------|
| Guest rooms | R-1 |
| Assembly (restaurant) | A-2 |
| Assembly (ballroom) | A-3 |
| Business office | B |

### Separation Requirements
| Separation | Rating |
|------------|--------|
| Guest room to corridor | 1 hour |
| Guest room to guest room | 1 hour |
| Assembly to other | 2 hour |
| Stair enclosure | 2 hour (high-rise) |

### High-Rise Requirements (75'+)
- Automatic sprinklers throughout
- Smoke detection in rooms
- Stair pressurization
- Fire service elevator
- Emergency voice/alarm
- Standpipe system

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## Sustainable Design

### Water Efficiency
| Feature | Savings |
|---------|---------|
| Low-flow showerheads | 30-50% |
| Dual-flush toilets | 20-30% |
| Linen reuse program | 5-10% |
| Smart irrigation | 30-50% |

### Energy Efficiency
| Feature | Impact |
|---------|--------|
| LED lighting | 50-70% lighting |
| Occupancy sensors | 20-30% HVAC |
| Key card controls | 15-25% overall |
| High-efficiency HVAC | 20-40% HVAC |

### LEED Considerations
| Credit | Strategy |
|--------|----------|
| Water | Low-flow fixtures, no irrigation |
| Energy | Efficient envelope, systems |
| Materials | Local, recycled content |
| Indoor quality | Low-VOC, daylight |
| Location | Transit access |

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## Extended Stay

### Unit Features
| Feature | Requirement |
|---------|-------------|
| Kitchen | Full or kitchenette |
| Refrigerator | Full-size |
| Stovetop | 2-4 burner |
| Microwave | Built-in |
| Dishes/cookware | Provided |
| Washer/dryer | In-unit or floor |

### Space Allocation
| Room Type | Size |
|-----------|------|
| Studio | 350-450 SF |
| 1-bedroom | 500-700 SF |
| 2-bedroom | 750-1,100 SF |

### Kitchen Size
| Type | Size |
|------|------|
| Kitchenette | 25-35 SF |
| Galley | 40-60 SF |
| Full kitchen | 60-100 SF |
