14 Guidelines to Design a Bed and Breakfast Effectively | Eps. #304

To design a Bed and Breakfast takes time and planning.You have to set achievable goals, establish your target market and ensure your property works for your plans. Here are 14 guidelines you need to follow when designing a Bed and Breakfast.A bed and brea

Episode 248 of the Hospitality Property School podcast, hosted by Gerry MacPherson, titled "14 Guidelines to Design a Bed and Breakfast Effectively | Eps. #304" was published on August 4, 2022 and runs 15 minutes.

August 4, 2022 ·15m · Hospitality Property School

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To design a Bed and Breakfast takes time and planning.You have to set achievable goals, establish your target market and ensure your property works for your plans. Here are 14 guidelines you need to follow when designing a Bed and Breakfast.A bed and breakfast is many vacationers’ idea of a charming place to spend time when travelling.Thinking of opening a bed and breakfast can inspire many to make the leap into this business, but there is far more to running a successful bed and breakfast than renting out rooms in an old home and that starts when you sit down to design a bed and breakfast.Here are 14 guideline tips to help through the process1. Consider the user-experienceFrom the moment guests book their stay to the moment they check out, mapping a wonderful user experience is all-important for rental property owners. Guests will appreciate that you've made sure every step of their stay is catered for.You’ll need to know your target market, so you can recognize exactly who you’ll be welcoming into your B&B and their unique needs. Knowing your clientele is crucial.Things to consider:• The all-important high-speed WIFI• Providing a workspace for guests• Installing well-placed reading lights• Adding multiple USB ports above bedside tablesWhen your guests have everything to make their stay pleasant, it guarantees a more enjoyable experience all-round.2. Your layout & spaceWhen planning your B&B’s layout, make a list of all the necessary furniture items that will be required in the space. Consider how guests would navigate through your B&B and map out their probable movements and place furniture accordingly. This will help to create a super function space with a great flow.Keep in mind, that the more furniture and decor, the more cleaning and maintenance you’ll need to do.Other factors to take into consideration:• Determining purpose and defining zones• The best viewpoints• Where is the best natural light • Electrical socket locations Continue reading, watching, listening and I will share 12 more guideline tips to design a Bed and Breakfast, right after a word from our sponsor…⇒ TO WATCH, READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:https://keystonehpd.com/the-authoritative-bed-and-breakfast-business-plan-part-2-302“The Guide to Owning & Operating a Hospitality Property – Successfully” course. https://KeystoneHPD.com/CourseGet your copy of the “How to Improve Your Hospitality Properties Success” ebook? https://keystonehpd.com/how-to-improve-your-hospitality-propertys-successGet Your INNsider Tipshttps://KeystoneHPD.com/INNsider-TipsJoin one of your private groupshttps://keystonehpd.com/private-groupsSay hi on socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneHPDTwitter: https://twitter.com/KeystoneHPDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keystone-hospitality-developmentListen to The Hospitality Property School PODCAST here

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