What Type Of Flooring Works Best In A Hotel Lobby?

A hotel lobby or front of house area is more than a waiting area for guests – it’s the shopfront and advertising board for your hotel, creating that crucial first impression on guests and setting the tone for their stay. For us, therefore, the answer to the question ‘what type of flooring works best in a hotel lobby?’ is straightforward. It’s resin every day. Resin flooring provides the perfect solution for busy hotel lobbies, striking a balance between practicality, affordability, and luxury.

Whether your hotel is a comfy commuter stopover or an extravagant spa retreat, here is why resin flooring deserves pride of place in your hotel lobby.

Durability for High Traffic Areas

Many hotel lobbies are extremely busy spaces, alive with the constant movement of guests, staff, and luggage coming and going. For a flooring solution, you need a material that works as hard as your employees do, and resin flooring is engineered to handle this wear and tear with grace. Its high durability helps your flooring to resist scratches, shoe scuffs, and the general strain of heavy footfall and wheeled bags. Unlike traditional tiled flooring that might chip and crack, resin maintains its flawless finish year in year out, helping your hotel lobby look impeccable long into the future.

Beautiful and Personalised Appearance

The look and feel of your hotel lobby matter and can influence how guests perceive their stay, so your hotel lobby flooring is a great chance to showcase your unique identity. Resin flooring systems can incorporate a variety of colours, patterns, logos, and other bespoke design elements to reflect the identity of your hotel. With our decorative systems, for example, we can craft a beautiful resin finish that aligns perfectly with the aesthetic and feel of your hotel, from high-gloss surfaces for historic lobbies to matte finishes for a more contemporary feel. The versatility of resin flooring gives you the capacity to perfectly complement your interior design, lighting, architecture, and furnishings, creating a cohesive design narrative throughout your hotel.

Low Maintenance for Busy Operations

It’s essential for hotels to maintain a pristine and hygienic lobby, but here’s the catch – as a busy area, it’s not practical to have a floor that needs constant upkeep, as this will get in the way of staff and guests alike. Resin flooring simplifies your cleaning and maintenance requirements while still providing a spotless surface. Its smooth and seamless surface leaves no room for dust and dirt from shoes and the street to gather, making it straightforward to mop or sweep clean at regular intervals. Spillages from food, drinks, or rainwater won’t seep into the surface, either, removing the issue of stains. The no-nonsense, low-maintenance quality of resin flooring makes it ideal for the demanding day-to-day operations of a hotel lobby or reception area, keeping the space clean, tidy, and uncluttered for your guests.

What Next?

At Advanced Resin, we specialise in high-quality, long-lasting resin flooring systems for a variety of specialist commercial spaces, including hotel lobbies. With experience in both functional commercial flooring and decorative resin systems, we can help you meet the practical demands of a high-traffic space and deliver a stunning first impression on your guests. To find out more, please contact one of our experienced team by calling 01332 215310.

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