During my visit to the Muji Hotel in Tokyo, I noticed something genius about the way the building was laid out.… ready for this one?
The reception desk wasn’t on the ground floor.
“Why’s this a genius idea?”, you may ask. Well, the ground floor is prime real estate in a premium city, so why not use it for something else?
While you may not have a retail brand like Muji, you can partner with local bakeries or specialty coffee shops to enhance the guest experience.
With online bookings being the norm, the need for “walk-ins” has diminished.
Zoku Hotel is another great example, placing their reception on the 6th floor, freeing up space for other uses.
Let’s be honest, most hotel key cards are pretty dull. Plain white plastic that guests barely notice – yawn! But what if these little cards could be more than just a key?
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