Hospitality Industry Hotel Rugs

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Buying Rugs For Hotels and The Travel / Hospitality Industries

When buying rugs for the travel, hotel and hospitality industries, some of the most sought after decorative pieces are those items that exude a sense of luxury, comfort and well-being. In addition to comfort and beauty, the hospitality and hotel industries also need to comply with a host of safety standards and take into consideration things like acoustics, longevity, cost-effectiveness and, of course, there is a whole range of design considerations to be considered.

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A modern rug in a suite in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Atlanta.

When travelling and staying at different hotels. or while attending an event at a hospitality property, patrons depend on those facilities and staff members to pay attention to all the little details. If done well, that will ensure that their stay will be pleasant or that their event will go off without a hitch. Everyone tends to notice an artfully folded towel, mints on the pillows and clean, comfortable bedding. But from a decor standpoint, very few pieces in a hotel or venue will have as much of an impact as the rugs and carpets.

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An aerial view of the Beekman Hotel.

Area rugs in the hospitality industry have a high standard to meet. Most hotels have a certain aesthetic that they are working to achieve or a look that they are wanting to create. Therefore, all the different decorative components must come together to tell a compelling visual story to the hotel’s guests. Weather the hotel’s interior decorator will select to incorporate antique rugs, vintage rugs or modern rugs, they will all play a key role in creating the completed look and feel of the venue or suite.

Naturally, all the rugs sourced for the project must work together. The rugs must tie everything together from hallways to banquet rooms to suites both practically and visually. The area rugs used in the hotel and hospitality industry must be durable enough to withstand high foot traffic and frequent cleaning. But these hotel and hospitality rugs must also be up-to-date and have the ability to hide imperfections that a critical guest might notice. The hotel rugs also must be made of material that is feels pleasant underfoot and won’t be weighed down or ruined by any spills.

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The desk at the Beekman Hotel in NYC.

When selecting rugs for a business / commercial use in hotels, the rugs chosen must be utilitarian and functional. That said, these rugs also have to create a feeling of comfort and home in a place where guests are often displaced from the things they love most. Extended stay hotels, for example, need to make guests feel like their room is more than just another hotel suite; they need it to feel like this is a place that a person can relax and reside for however long they need to. Hotel suites are used for such a wide array of events that the rugs need to fit in with whatever theme or aesthetic fits the guests’ needs. They tell a story in a subtle, but meaningful way. The best rugs will do their job both visually and functionally, and may never get any credit for all the hard work they do.

Area rugs do not only create a sense of comfort and luxury in a hotel room. They also serve the important purpose of dampening sounds like footsteps so that guests on lower floors have the same experience as guests on higher floors. Hallway runner rugs similarly help reduce noise between rooms. They also help  keep hotel guests from being disturbed by the comings and goings of fellow guests and staff alike. Area rugs for the hospitality industry, particularly in large suites, hotel rooms or event rooms, can also play an important role in designating spaces. They can help guests visualize the transition from a living space in their room to the sleeping space, for example, further creating that sense of home they are looking for.

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A modern lobby area rug at the Hilton Statler in Dallas.

It takes careful consideration when choosing a material for the perfect hotel rug. Wool rugs are a popular choice, because of the wool’s durability and ability to maintain its look and feel even when saturated with a large amount of liquid. Wool rugs can absorb up to 30% of their own weight and still maintain all of their best features. Wool is also an excellent insulator, and keeps hotel rooms warm without adding to the cost of heating. Pockets between the woolen fibers trap and hold heat, which is an energy and cost savings benefit.

Wool is also naturally flame retardant. Cotton, for example, can catch fire at 255° C. Polyester will melt between 252°- 292° C and nylon fibers melt between 160° -260° C. Wool, however, cannot melt and will not ignite below 570° C. This makes it safer even in a dangerous fire situation, because wool cannot stick to skin as synthetics will. Adding this safety benefit in addition to its insulating properties is another easy choice for most hotels and properties.

In the end, there are no real rules in creating the perfect interior to a guest hospitality industry property or hotel. Interior designers in the hospitality industry need to balance cost with function and frills. They also need to keep practical purpose and guest safety, as well as cost and efficiency all in mind when they are picking the perfect rug to buy for a hotel.

A Modern Area Rug in The The Wallich Residence in Singapore - Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

A Modern Area Rug in The The Wallich Residence in Singapore.

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