25 Sep Redesigning Hospitality: Why Today’s Hotel Renovations Are All About the Guest Experience
“Today’s renovations are redefining the guest experience from the ground up.”
More than 400,000 hotel rooms across the U.S. are expected to undergo renovation or conversion in 2025, according to PCL Construction. But this wave of upgrades goes far beyond finishes and fixtures; today’s renovations are redefining the guest experience from the ground up.
Travelers now seek more than comfort; they want wellness, connection, and intentional space. From check-in to sleep to shared social moments, hotel interiors are being reimagined to reflect how people actually want to stay.
Experience-First Design is Leading the Conversation
At OLC, we’ve seen firsthand how communal, flexible, and wellness-driven design is reshaping hospitality interiors. Based on current trends and insights from clients preparing for The Lodging Conference, here’s where renovation is headed:
Wellness-Driven Guestrooms
Sleep quality and well-being are top priorities. Interior design now integrates circadian lighting, acoustic softening, natural materials, and spa-like finishes that bring calm and control into the room.
Flexible Design for the Long Term
Smart hoteliers are asking: “How do we renovate now and stay relevant?” We answer that with modular layouts, future-ready infrastructure, and adaptable furnishings that evolve with guest behavior.
The OLC Difference
Our team brings decades of expertise in wellness-focused architecture, spanning hotels, medical fitness, and recreation centers, and channels that insight seamlessly into hospitality design. We understand how to design for human experience, not just aesthetics.
Whether you’re planning a rebranding, responding to a Property Improvement Plan (PIP), or looking to enhance your asset’s guest satisfaction score, OLC’s interior design team can help you align your renovation with the evolving expectations of tomorrow’s traveler.
Meet Us at The Lodging Conference
Our interior designer will be attending The Lodging Conference October 6–9 in Phoenix. Let’s connect and discuss how design can elevate your renovation from a required update to a transformational experience.
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About the Author
Brenda Amsberry is a Principal and Senior Interior Designer, responsible for business development, initiating interior design concepts and directing design development and documentation throughout design and construction.
For additional information contact:
Brenda Amsberry
O: 303.294.9244
M: 303.919.5288
E: bamsberry@olcdesigns.com
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Planning a new hotel, fitness center, or spa? Let’s collaborate to design a welcoming, memorable destination that elevates the guest experience and stands the test of time.
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