1. Prepared by: Joshima V.M., University of Nizwa.
Trends in Hotel Interiors-front desk INTD405 Modern Practices in Interior Design
Prepared by: Joshima V.M., University of Nizwa.

2. The hotel registration desk serves as both
a symbol of hospitality for the arriving guest
and the operational nerve center for the
hotel .
data processing capability is
meant to be maintained at low visibility for
reasons of hotel image and confidentiality.
the designer must be able to
project the appropriate hospitality image
while at the same time integrating all of the
required technologies .

3. The design of a front desk or registration
desk can take many forms and be constructed
with a variety of materials . Regardless
of the design vocabulary used or
architectural style, certain important design
considerations must be observed .

4. 1 . The number of persons actively staffing
the counterlike facility will dictate both the
width and overall depth of the front desk. It is
suggested that between 5-7 ft be allocated
per staff workstation and that one workstation
be allocated for every rooms.
For every additional rooms, an additional
workstation should be provided . Peak
check-in/check-out loads could require even
more staff workstations .

5. 2 . The front desk should be easily accessible
from and to the main hotel entrance .
"Easily accessible" strongly implies clear
visibility.

6. 3 . Elevators servicing the hotel guest
rooms should be readily visible from the front
desk . This is not always feasible in extremely
large hotels .

7. 4 . The front desk should be designed in
such a way as to take into consideration the
various users it will accommodate . Special
attention should be given to the fact that
hotel guests may be physically challenged or
chairbound . The overall height, writing surfaces,
and overhangs should be designed to
accommodate a hotel guest seated in a
wheelchair.

8. 5 . The basic front desk design should
avoid, wherever possible, visual obstructions
that block sightlines or create blind spots .
Accordingly, columns and high walls should
be avoided .

9. 6 . Equipment and custom elements that
are typically incorporated within the front
desk include computer monitors/CRTs with
keyboards and printer, room racks, reservation
racks, information racks, room status
displays, mail drawers, key drawers, alpha
guest listings, message-waiting display,
credit card imprinters, fax and telex, guest
employee paging system, automatic wakeup
system, electric receptacles, cable
chases, alarm systems, and file and cash
drawers .

17. The hotel lobby gives the first impression about the hotel. Lighting
here must focus on detail as much as the overall design; it
must compliment the architecture and provide a safe exteriorto-
interior transition. Creative lighting techniques can be used
to establish themes for the facility.

18. The registration area needs higher light levels to attract guests’
attention, while the balance of the lobby must be warm and
welcoming. Consideration should be taken to light the front
desk staff’s faces so they appear approachable.