EQUIPThe Points Guy · 2h ago
These are the 12 hotel design choices I’m seeing everywhere — and I wish hotels would stop
Executive Brief
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Modern hotel design trends increasingly prioritize aesthetic minimalism over the functional requirements of executive travelers. Recurring issues include transparent bathroom partitions and inadequate desk space, which compromise both professional privacy and productivity.
- 01Peekaboo bathroom windows reduce guest privacy and are unsuitable for shared business accommodations
- 02Inadequate dedicated desk space hinders the ability of corporate travelers to work effectively from rooms
- 03Aesthetic-driven choices often neglect basic utility and ergonomic needs of the frequent traveler
- 04Strategic floor plans should prioritize functional workspaces and physical privacy over minimalist design trends
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From peekaboo bathroom windows to a lack of spaces to work, these are the design choices we wish hotels would stop making.