Why Upsize?
How do you increase your occupancy if you’re at capacity on a regular basis? The simple answer to this is to increase the number of rooms you have at your motel – in other words – upsize. Increasing the number of rooms available at your motel will increase its value and maximise your yield on the site. Upsizing may also allow you to gain staffing efficiencies or increase the turnover at your restaurant. The additional rooms could be designed to meet specific family room requirements you don’t presently have or allow you to accommodate bus groups. If you are at capacity, then upsizing is an option worth exploring as it is often possible to increase the number of rooms on your motel site.
New motel rooms can be designed to latest standards, technologies and include features that will allow you to increase your tariffs. The new rooms may also allow you to increase your star rating and provide your guests the first impression you have always wanted to deliver on.
How to Upsize
When considering how you might approach the decision to upsize, you should consider the following:
- Do you have space which is currently underutilised?
- Have you got the most efficient car parking arrangements?
- Most town plans permit two storey motels so if you have any space on your site you may be able to convert it into additional rooms.
- Conference rooms that are not needed or a restaurant that is too large and rarely used could be converted into additional motel rooms.
- If you have efficiently used all the space available on your site have you considered purchasing the site next door for additional rooms?
What to Upsize
First and foremost, your motel design must meet your guest’s needs so understanding what they want is essential. A family will be looking for more space, and a kitchenette may be required. A business client will be seeking comfort in their room with free standing furniture and an easy chair. This will shape the size, area and design of the new rooms. Your old motel rooms should also be updated at the same time to comply with the town planning requirements, building codes and Australian Standards.
Where to Now?
Employing experienced design consultants, that specialise in motels, will ensure you receive assistance with all of your building requirements. They can provide advice on the current building code requirements, meet you on site and discuss your needs, provide a realistic budget before they start and find the best way to keep your rooms online during the process.
ABOUT BLACKBURNE JACKSON
Blackburne Jackson provides a complete design service with our Architects, Interior Designers and Landscape Architects on staff who can answer all your questions. Blackburne Jackson has provided superior design services for over 80 years and been responsible for many quality Motels from Mackay in Queensland to the Yarra Valley in Victoria. Let us assist you with your motel improvements.