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Interior design for hotels and resorts
We design whole hotels or separate areas: guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants and bars, SPA, conference rooms. We create interiors that guests remember, that withstand daily traffic and that staff find easy to clean and service. We work with hotels of every class, including 4 and 5 stars, in Moscow, across Russia, the CIS and abroad.
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projects completed and thriving
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cities where our projects «live»
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publications in Russian and international media
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years designing commercial interiors
Cities of our projects Moscow St. Petersburg Khimki Balashikha Serpukhov Tver Kirov Kazan Kaliningrad Svetlogorsk Sochi Ust-Labinsk Krasnoyarsk Novy Urengoy Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Almaty Kakheti Batumi Dubai
Hotel areas
What we design in a hotel
Guest rooms
Standard rooms, twins, family rooms, suites, apartments and accessible rooms. We start the room stock with a pilot room and build the other categories on it.
Lobby, reception and lift halls
The lobby is the first thing a guest sees and the main place where the impression of the hotel forms. We plan the waiting area, reception, lounge and wayfinding.
Restaurant and bar
A hotel restaurant serves both residents and walk-in guests: breakfasts, dinners, banquets, events. Restaurants and bars are our particular strength, and where possible and appropriate we design the hotel restaurant as a business in its own right.
SPA and fitness
A SPA sells guests a feeling of calm. We build the guest's route from the changing room to the relaxation area, work with natural materials, window views and soft light, and make treatment rooms convenient for therapists.
Conference and meeting rooms
Rooms that are easy to reconfigure for different formats, from a business meeting or lecture to a banquet.
Corridors, stairs and public restrooms
Every guest sees them, yet they are often skimped on. Finishes withstand trolleys and suitcases, and light and signage lead guests to their room.
Guest rooms
The pilot room: where the room stock begins
We start the room stock with a pilot room: a standard room that is then repeated dozens of times. On it we work out the layout, finishes, furniture and lighting, and make production drawings for the furniture and lamps.
We design the other categories on the basis of the pilot room. The rooms share one style, and their development costs less and takes less time.
Pilot room
↓ based on it
Twin
Family
Suite
Accessible room
Askaneli hotel · room stock · 45 rooms
Approach
How we work with hotels
01
Rooms and public areas in parallel
We start work on the pilot room and the lobby at the same time, right after the contract is signed. That keeps the hotel project from dragging on.
02
We work to brand standards
The studio's expertise includes working with hotel brand requirements, including Accor and Wyndham. If the hotel has an operator with a design brief or brand standards, we design to them.
03
We renovate without closing
We have experience of construction and finishing works done in stages while the space stays partly open to guests.
04
Technology from the start
We take into account kitchen, bar and reception technology, fire safety and acoustics, so that the interior does not have to be redone on site.
05
Engineering meets interior
Ventilation, air conditioning and heating are calculated by licensed firms. We bring all engineering projects together, see how they affect the design and make adjustments in time, before construction starts.
06
We make custom pieces
Custom furniture, lamps and art make an interior recognisable. To use the budget carefully we also use ready-made factory products, but a striking design always needs custom pieces.
Scope of work
What a hotel design project includes
1
Concept
two layout options;
three mood boards, from which we choose one direction together;
3D renderings of the main rooms, at least three views each;
room schedule;
floor, ceiling and wall plans with specific materials;
a draft lighting scheme, by separate agreement.
2
Working documentation
A set of drawings for builders: installation and demolition plans, furniture and equipment layouts, floor, ceiling and wall plans with materials, doors and windows, lamps, switches and sockets, plumbing, tile layouts, sections and details.
Plus briefs for related engineers: water supply and sewerage, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, smart home and other systems.
3
Custom drawings
Drawings of furniture, lamps and decor of our design. Workshops make the pieces from them.
We also issue briefs for art objects, custom lamps and other interesting details, so that artists and workshops can create pieces that only your hotel will have.
4
Tender documentation
This is more than a project specification. Every item is described and selected: finishes, plumbing, doors with hardware, furniture, lamps, curtains and decor. We name the brand and model but not the shop: your procurement department decides where to buy. Custom pieces are marked as made-to-order items, with manufacturing instructions in the custom drawings.
5
Design supervision
We make sure the interior is built as designed. The fee includes two site visits; if more are needed, we agree on them depending on the project size. The client covers travel and accommodation in other cities.
Pricing
How much a hotel design project costs
Interior concept
from €75
per m²
Two layout options, three mood boards, 3D renderings of the main rooms and finish plans with specific materials. The concept can be ordered separately.
Full design project
from €150
per m²
Concept, working documentation, custom drawings of furniture and lamps, tender documentation. The concept is half of the cost.
Rooms for a 4* hotel
from €3,000
per standard room
The price applies if rooms are no larger than 25 m² and the project has at least three room types. We design the other categories on the basis of the pilot room.
Example
Lobby, reception and restaurant, total area 400 m²
Concept from
€30,000
Full project from
€60,000
What affects the cost
hotel class and operator requirements;
the area and set of zones;
the number of room types;
additional services: a draft lighting scheme, supervision visits beyond two.
Paid separately
engineering calculations: ventilation, heating and other systems are designed by licensed firms;
travel and accommodation for trips to other cities;
purchasing furniture and materials: your procurement department handles it using our tender documentation.
We will calculate the exact cost for your hotel: send us the layout, the hotel class and the list of areas.
Timing
How long a hotel project takes
Timings are in working days for one area, counted from approval of the previous stage.
Stage
Hotels up to 3*
area up to 250 m²
4–5* hotels
area up to 350 m²
Concept: layout and mood board
5 days
5 days
Concept: renderings and finish plans
10–15 days
15–20 days
Working documentation
15–20 days
20–30 days
Custom drawings
10–15 days
15–20 days
Tender documentation
10–15 days
15–20 days
Bar under each timing: the dark part is the minimum, the coral part runs to the maximum, on a scale of 30 working days. We run the rooms and public areas in parallel, so the timing for the whole hotel is calculated for your set of areas. Time for changes the client makes after approval is not included.
Input data
What we need to start a project
Right away
architectural drawings with load-bearing walls;
the hotel programme;
the list of areas and rooms we take on;
sections and facades;
a staff list or back-office layout;
the operator's design brief, if there is one.
Later, if these projects are still in progress
restaurant, kitchen, bar and reception technology;
ventilation, air conditioning and heating;
risers and openings in floor slabs;
fire report and fire safety design;
acoustic report.
Portfolio
Hotel projects
FAQ
Questions and answers
An interior concept for a hotel costs from €75 per m², a full design project from €150 per m². A standard room for a 4* hotel costs from €3,000, if rooms are no larger than 25 m² and the project has at least three room types.
A concept for one area takes 3–5 weeks, working documentation from 3 to 6 weeks. We run the rooms and public areas in parallel, so the timing for the whole hotel depends on the set of areas.
Yes. We work by area: guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, SPA, conference room. We agree on the set of areas and the order of work for your project.
Yes. We have experience of construction and finishing works done in stages while the hotel stays partly open to guests.
No. We design the interior on the basis of the architectural drawings, and engineering systems are calculated by licensed firms. We prepare briefs for them, bring all engineering projects together with the interior and make adjustments before construction starts.
No, but we prepare tender documentation in which every item is selected with its brand and model. Your procurement department chooses the suppliers. Custom pieces are made from our drawings.
Yes. The studio's expertise includes working with hotel brand requirements, including Accor and Wyndham. If the hotel has an operator with a design brief or brand standards, we design to them.
Yes. Our projects operate across Russia, from Kaliningrad to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and abroad we have experience in Georgia and Kazakhstan. We are used to running projects with clients in different time zones. Design supervision includes two site visits; the client covers travel and accommodation.
Request
Tell us about your hotel
Leave a request, and we will calculate the cost and timing of a project for your hotel.
What helps us calculate
the area and class of the hotel;
the list of areas and room types;
a layout or architectural drawings, if you already have them;
the operator's design brief, if the hotel runs under a brand.
It takes a minute: project type, area and contacts.
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