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Hotel flooring guide: 3 steps to choosing the right flooring

Modern hotel dining area with wooden flooring, pendant lights and a bar shelf

Key takeaways

Carpets offer the best acoustic comfort for hallways and guest rooms, while hard surfaces like LVT or wood are more practical for high-maintenance areas such as restaurants.
Tufted polyamide carpets are a cost-effective option, while 80-20 wool-polyamide blends suit premium spaces; carpet tiles reduce waste and are easier to replace.
Modular PVC flooring costs depend on wear-layer thickness and installation method (glue down, click or loose lay).
Choosing a flooring supplier with genuine sustainability credentials, such as recycling programmes for carpets, PVC and linoleum, supports environmentally conscious hotel refurbishment.

Why flooring matters for hotel CAPEX investment

When it comes to capital expenditure (CAPEX) in the hospitality industry, every decision counts. Smart investments can enhance guest experiences, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term savings.

Choosing the right flooring is key for elevating a hotel’s aesthetics, ensuring durability and functionality, and enhancing the guest experience. Today’s stylish, distinctive hotel spaces are created from the floor up. Flooring sets the tone, blending architecture and design into a unique visitor experience.

Our supplier partner Gregory Van Overmeeren, Key Account Manager with over 10 years of experience at Tarkett, a flooring solutions supplier, offers valuable tips for choosing the right flooring for your hotel.

1. Consider the hotel space and acoustics

Acoustics are key in hallways, flooring contributes to high acoustic comfort, making carpets ideal with their acoustic properties and personalized designs.

Carpets in guest rooms can similarly help with acoustics, create a cozy atmosphere, and are soft to the touch. Alternatives like Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) provide clean, barely distinguishable high-quality designs with wood or stone imitations.

In hotel restaurants, maintenance is essential. Although carpets enhance acoustics, other flooring solutions can be considered. Therefore, hard surfaces like LVT, or wooden flooring are valuable alternatives.

Every floor and its properties require specific maintenance.

2. Optimise your flooring budget

Tufted carpets, made of synthetic Polyamide 6 fibers are cost-effective, while 80-20 wool – polyamide woven carpets offer a high-end touch suitable for premium areas.

Carpet tiles are easy to install and to replace and reduce cutting waste, making them more economical.

Modular PVC flooring costs are based on two key factors:

Wear layer: thicker wear-resistant layers offer enhanced durability.
Installation method: Glue down, click, or loose lay

3. Explore sustainable flooring options

Choosing a flooring provider that offers sustainable solutions aligns with the increasing demand for environmentally conscious practices.

Gregory says, “Tarkett is committed to sustainability. We ensure our flooring products are created ethically, with maximum use of recycled healthy materials, and with sustainable water and energy management. On top of this, with our ReStart program system, we can help recycle carpets, modular PVC, and linoleum in one of our 8 recycling plants into new flooring products.”

How Avendra International can help with hotel refurbishment

If you’re interested in learning more about our supplier partners and their innovative solutions for renovations and refurbishments, get in touch with us at hello_UK@avendra.com

FAQs

What flooring is best for hotel guest rooms?

Carpets are often preferred in hotel guest rooms for their acoustic comfort and cosy feel, while alternatives like Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) offer high-quality wood or stone-effect designs that are easier to maintain.

How can hotels reduce flooring costs without sacrificing quality?

Cost-effective options such as tufted polyamide carpets or carpet tiles can reduce material and installation costs, while choosing the right modular PVC wear layer and installation method can also help hotels balance durability with budget.

Is sustainable flooring available for hotel renovations?

Yes. Many flooring suppliers now offer sustainably manufactured products using recycled materials, alongside recycling programmes that can process old carpets, PVC and linoleum into new flooring products at the end of their life.

Does Avendra International help hotels choose furniture and flooring suppliers?

Yes. Avendra International's Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) service can connect hospitality businesses with supplier partners for renovation and refurbishment projects, including flooring, furniture and other capital expenditure decisions.