22 Oct 2024

Is your hotel restaurant boosting your bottom line?

When you think about a memorable hotel stay, what comes to mind?

When you think about a memorable hotel stay, what comes to mind? For many, it’s not just the luxuriously comfortable bed or the stunning view from the room. It’s the vibrant bar where you enjoyed a signature cocktail or the cozy restaurant where you had an unforgettable meal. Hotel bars and restaurants are more than amenities; they’re the heart and soul of the guest experience. And they can also be a significant driver of revenue.

Hotel bars and restaurants are where guests come to relax, socialize, and indulge in exquisite food and drinks. These venues can transform a good stay into a great one. Imagine walking into a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city or dining in a restaurant that serves delicious paddock-to-plate local cuisine. These unique experiences can make a hotel stand out and keep guests coming back for more.

Treat your hotel restaurant as a unique business. It should be able to operate as a profitable standalone entity, even if you choose an integrated business model. By building a unique identity for the hotel restaurant, outside of the hotel name, you can expand the revenue base for the restaurant and tap into the local community. A well-designed bar or restaurant can attract local patrons, adding an additional revenue stream. Events like wine tastings, live music, and themed nights can draw in locals and create a vibrant atmosphere, helping to buffer the seasonal highs and lows.

Marketing your hotel restaurant is more than a poster in the lift or a menu in the room compendium. With 70% of smartphone users viewing restaurant menus on their phones, it’s important to have a mobile-friendly menu published online. Consider investing in a specific and targeted marketing strategy for the restaurant. Create its own social media profiles and build a following, with the ability to share content across profiles, cross-pollinating both audiences.

A study by the University of Surrey found that hotel design can affect guests’ emotional responses, leading to higher satisfaction and loyalty. Hotel restaurant design is no exception. The holistic experience extends beyond unique drinks and dishes that guests can’t find anywhere else. From flooring to table settings, furniture to food, it’s the considered and intentional layering of all the details that makes the difference.

When it comes to restaurant furniture for hotel restaurants, think comfort and luxury. Create a sophisticated narrative with finishes that can transport guests to another world. Tiles, timber, brass, stone – the options are limitless.

So, is your hotel restaurant boosting your bottom line? Hotel bars and restaurants are more than just dining options; they’re essential elements that can significantly impact guest satisfaction and overall revenue. By creating unique experiences, offering signature menus, and designing inviting spaces, hotels can attract more guests and encourage higher spending. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

Historically, hotels haven’t been on the cutting edge of dining options — which means there’s much opportunity in a largely untapped space. To do it successfully, though, will require evaluating the entire dining interaction, which goes much deeper than just placing an order and eating food. Everything from guest greeting to bill request and even post-purchase behavior can help determine the outcome of the overall dining experience.

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