The renovations and extensions for hotels have become a kind of hallmark of the company. TALAT. These interventions, although they can be complex, offer multiple advantages, both for the hotel itself and for its customers.
The expansion of a hotel implies the improvement of the facilities and their updating, since this type of hotel refurbishment, nowadays, is carried out taking into account the following aspects innovation and sustainability. These expansion projects represent an investment for increase profitability of the business, but also the well-being of people users of these spaces, workers and guests.
What is needed for a hotel expansion?
Often, the extension of a hotel is more complex than the realization of a new building. We start from a given construction, with its particularities, and it is necessary to adapt the project to what we already have. This obliges us to propose creative and customized solutions for each circumstance, taking into account what is the base from which we start and, very importantly, the objectives we want to achieve.
In a hotel renovation and expansion project, multiple agents are involved, all of them with their own needs and objectives that must be met. We have the planning of the architects, the regulations of the administrations, the execution of the work, a specific budget and, of course, the wishes of the end client. Managing all these elements and coordinating the different areas involved in the expansion of a hotel is no easy task, which is why it is essential to the figure of the Project Manager is fundamentalThis is a function that TALAT has developed in multiple hotel expansion projects.
In order to renovate and expand a hotel, the following must be requested relevant permits and ensure that the proceedings are carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Building Code (CTE) and other regulatory frameworks that affect construction, e.g., the regulations environmental. Prior to that, it will be necessary to previous study on what the areas of action are, what type of intervention needs to be carried out to achieve the established objectives and how best to carry it out.
During the execution of the hotel expansion, the following must be established Health and Safety protocolsand quality controls to ensure the integrity of the workers and the site.
This will be achieved through a management that takes into account the budget and time control, as well as the effectiveness of the actions carried out. In short, it must be ensured, and this is something that the Project Manager is responsible for, that everything goes according to plan.
Benefits of a hotel expansion
In hotel extensions, it is clear the importance of the importance of customization in this type of renovation. Not only because the work has to be adapted to the construction and the given environment, but also because it involves a opportunity to highlight that hotel, differentiate it from others thanks to its unique services and facilities.
In fact, the expansion of a hotel is practically a prerequisite to be eligible for upgrade in the classification system by stars. At TALAT, we have participated in several projects that have resulted in a very noticeable change of category thanks to this type of interventions.
It is also an opportunity to embrace a model of sustainable construction and transform the hotel complex into a more efficient constructionThis translates into energy savings and respect for the environment. In general, the expansion of a hotel implies the improvement of the facilities, with more variety and better services, which results in an increase in the number of guests. greater customer and employee satisfaction. In the end, this satisfaction is synonymous with good reputation and talent retention.
Examples of hotel extensions with TALAT
The best way to know how a hotel expansion transforms it for the better is by example, by seeing the renovation in action. At TALAT, we have specialized in the expansion of hotels of various categories for which we have developed renovation projects. tailored to your specific circumstances and needs. Here are some examples:
Iberostar Bahía de Palma
The expansion of the Iberostar Bahía de Palma in Playa de Palma (Mallorca) meant the possibility of becoming a 4-star Superior hotel. The number of rooms was increased from 169 to 217, but they were also completely remodeled and common areas and the spa were also refurbished. In addition, in this project, for which we assumed the Project Management, we also carried out the construction of the first flying (floating) swimming pool in the Balearic Islands.
Hotel Allsun Mariant Park
In the Allsun Mariant Park Hotel in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, we were also in charge of the Project Management, as well as the engineering project and construction management. In this case, we carried out a refurbishment and expansion of the entire building, including common areas, rooms and facilities.
Hotel Som Dona
The expansion of the hotel Som Dona The project of the Manacor hotel, exclusively for women, allowed this original establishment to grow from a 2 to a 4-star hotel. Here we also acted on the entire building and carried out the functions of Project Management, engineering and construction management.
Hotel Hipotels Flamenco
The main objective of the refurbishment and expansion of the 4-star Hipotels Flamenco hotel, located in Cala Millor (Mallorca), was to improve the energy efficiency of this 7-story building. Photovoltaic and geothermal energy installations were incorporated, in addition to introducing intelligent systems in the rooms and for the better use of resources such as water.
Hotel Gran Meliá Victoria
Similarly, in the 5-star Gran Meliá Victoria hotel complex, we carried out the renovation and expansion of the hotel to improve sustainability. In this case, we were in charge of the engineering project to incorporate geothermal installations, photovoltaic energy and decarbonization of domestic hot water (DHW) production, as well as to introduce intelligent KNX solutions in the rooms and common areas.
The reasons for wanting to renovate or expand a hotel are varied, but always have in common the improvement of the services and the increase of the profitability of the business. Each project is different and our job is to find the most appropriate solution for each one; contact us and tell us which one is yours, we will accompany you from beginning to end.
