Buro Happold has first-hand knowledge of the hotel sector – our design skills have been applied to a wide range of projects around the world. We have worked on all hotel types, from travelodges and resort apartments through to prestigious five star ‘designer’ hotels and spectacular mixed-use developments.

We strive to raise the benchmark for the standard of hotel design. A successful hotel should exceed guests’ expectations of quality, comfort and convenience and have a measurable impact on profitability. Our expertise in hotel design and construction has been gained over many years of involvement with this type of building.

Buro Happold’s engineers work closely with architects, interior designers, caterers, datacomms specialists and hotel management to provide multi-disciplinary solutions that afford best value and lowest capital cost. We recognise that as a business a hotel must make the most efficient use of materials, energy systems and staffing resources.

Ultimately, a hotel exists to deliver service to its guests, so ease of access to rooms and front-of-house areas is critical. Our flexible designs take into account a hotel’s unique zonal layout, where a honeycomb of bedrooms co-exists with public spaces, receptions, bars, restaurants, sports and conference facilities.

An integrated approach to the design process means that our hotels, in common with all the best hotels, are fully co-ordinated, fusing hotel functionality with construction and engineering features that improve the performance of the building – for example, the right façade should enhance guest comfort by regulating the internal environment.

Buro Happold’s detailed understanding of technical and procurement options enables us to add value to both the initial project and to the operational life of the hotel. With superb engineering based on a clear understanding of our clients' needs, we bring unrivalled know-how and a wealth of experience to innovative hotel design.