Consider Your Amenities When You Buy a Hotel

Most hotels are expected to have a certain amount of amenities. Some amenities are practically required, while some might put your hotel a step above your competitors. When you buy a hotel you should be considering what kind of amenities you want to offer and to what extent. Setting yourself apart with your amenities could be the difference between someone booking a room at your hotel or booking a room with the competitor. Southeast International can help you buy a hotel that meets your needs.

Wi-Fi

What’s Expected

Free Wi-Fi is standard in even low-quality hotels. If you can get free Wi-Fi at the local McDonalds then there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to get free Wi-Fi in your hotel room. If you are charging your guest for standard Wi-Fi, you’re behind the curve and you risk alienating potential customers.

What Can Set You Apart

Offer the standard free Wi-Fi, but also offer better Wi-Fi for a small fee. Business professionals will often pay for access to better Internet during their stay. Offering this tiered Wi-Fi system shows business professionals that you value them choosing your hotel.

TVs

What’s Expected

Flat screen HDTVs are necessary. If you have anything less, your hotel will seem outdated and obsolete. Typically, the TV needs to be a decent size as well. Around 32’ is pretty standard and will please your guests.

What Can Set You Apart

Offering premium channels such as HBO and Showtime will set you apart. Make sure these channels are offered complimentary with their room, and they can still pay for movies if they choose. Another thing that can set you apart is having Smart TVs in your rooms. The ability to use Netflix or mirror their computer screen will definitely impress your guests.

Bathrooms

What’s Expected

Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and soaps are expected. Make sure your guests always have fresh towels and a supply of toilet paper. Standard appliances such as hair dryers are also expected.

What Can Set You Apart

Providing your guests with luxury bathroom products will set you apart from traditional hotel bathroom offerings. Nice shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and face wash will make guests feel like they are being treated to a spa-like bathroom, even though the cost difference for you is minimal. Having showers with water massaging heads is also a good idea to give your guests a spa-like experience.

Breakfast

What’s Expected

When you buy a hotel, you’ll have to consider whether or not you want to offer food, room service, and restaurant services. Regardless of your decision, most franchisors require that you offer at least some basic breakfast options. Many now require hot breakfast items, fresh fruit, yogurt and a selection of milk, teas, and juice options. Bagels, muffins, donuts, cereal, and coffee are usually expected at independent motels and it should be complimentary to your guests.

What Can Set You Apart

Offering a free hot breakfast will definitely enhance your guest’s experience. A waffle maker, eggs, and bacon will elevate your breakfast past the typical offerings.

Pool

What’s Expected

If you buy a hotel with a pool, you should decide whether you want it to be basic or luxurious. A basic indoor or outdoor pool is great, but make sure you keep it clean and taken care of.

What Can Set You Apart

Adding a hot tub and making your pool heated can set your hotel apart. If your pool is small, you may consider expanding it and adding water features. This can give your hotel a luxurious quality that a standard pool may not offer.

Buy a Hotel Through Southeast International

No matter what amenities you are looking for, Southeast International can help you buy the hotel of your dreams. Owning a hotel can be a big responsibility, so let us make it easier by finding you a property that meets your needs. If you would like to buy a hotel, contact Southeast International today. We’ll get you started on your path to being a successful hotel owner.