Hotel Furniture Blog - Artone, LLC

Why Buy American Made Hotel Furniture?

If you've begun to look for new furnishings for your hotel property, you know that there are a myriad of choices, both from U.S. manufacturers and from overseas-based furniture makers.

However, opting for furniture crafted "Made in America" is not just a patriotic slogan. Such a move can improve your appearance to potential guests, eliminate unnecessary headaches, and even impact your bottom line.

Preventing Mold and Moisture in Hotel Rooms

Most buildings will experience some sort of water issue at some point, and hotels are no exception. In fact, hotel rooms are more prone to water intrusion simply due to the nature of the design and their use.

It is important to remember as hotel owners, managers, and designers that vigilance and proactive action is the best way to protect against potential issues from water and moisture damage.

Being proactive against possible water issues that could lead to dangerous and expensive mold and moisture in hotel rooms is so much less expensive and disruptive than ignoring costly warning signs that could cost a fortune.  

Hotel Construction Costs: What To Expect When You’re Budgeting

If you’re an entrepreneur or investor who is contemplating a new hotel construction project, congratulations! Hotel construction management is a huge undertaking. But done correctly, your hotel will be paying dividends for years. 

How Custom Hotel Furniture Helps Your Casino Stand Out

When it comes to casinos, the more unique and memorable, the better! When guests plan a vacation that includes spending time at a casino resort, they are not only looking forward to placing their bets and great entertainment options, they are looking for an extraordinary guestroom experience that defies boring and expected.

As casino owners, managers, and designers, it is your job to use an unexpected combination of custom hotel furniture, eye-catching features, and dramatic décor to create the unique experience they are looking for.

Tips to Make the Most Out of This Year's BDNY Show

If you are looking to see the latest and greatest designs, technology, and trends for hospitality interiors, the 9th Annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY) in November is certainly the place to be November 11th and 12th, 2018.

The leading conference and trade fair for hospitality design professionals, the BDNY show brings over 8,000 innovative hospitality developers, owners and designers together with 750+ manufacturers for an exciting two days of education and conversation about hospitality design.

How to Predict and Increase Hotel Occupancy Rates

If your occupancy rates surprise you season after season, it’s time to change your methods.

Despite the belief among some hoteliers that occupancy rates are unpredictable and uncontrollable, occupancy rates can be predictable -- and knowing where they’re headed can help you increase them.

Renovating Guest Rooms? Don't Forget to Modernize Your Hotel Lobby

We’ve all heard the old adage, “first impressions are lasting impressions,” so catching guests' eyes immediately in the lobby is as important as delighting them in the guest rooms.

Your lobby is also the place that guests congregate when they are waiting on a friend or sitting down for a cocktail as well as where they check in and check out.

Peak Hotel Season Is Over... Now What?

How to List Your Boutique Hotel on Airbnb

Today, there are some people who use websites like Airbnb exclusively when they are looking for a place to stay while traveling. Somewhere that creates that home-away-from-home feel with an immersion into the local culture.  

For boutique hotel owners, this could mean they are overlooked by the very guests who would find their rooms or suites a perfect fit. At Airbnb’s inception, hotels were excluded completely from their platform, meaning they could not reap any of the benefits of the new market Airbnb was delving into.

Boutique Hotel Soft Brands vs Traditional Boutique Hotels

If you’re looking to invest in a new hotel, you might be wondering whether it’s worth it to take the risk and plunge into a brand new, traditional boutique hotel -- or delve into the safe world of franchise soft brands.

The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits all answer for every prospective hotel owner. There are a lot of things to keep in mind before purchasing.

We’ve outlined a few of the key considerations below.