Digney York FAQ

The hotel construction industry is aimed at building, remodeling, and renovating hotels and resorts. The goal of the parties involved (general contractor, subcontractors, superintendents, ownership) is to ensure a better hotel experience for guests while controlling costs and exceeding brand standards.

Hospitality construction timelines depend on several factors, and there is no industry standard, but often hotel properties renovate every five years. The more traffic a hotel property sees, the sooner they might consider a renovation.

Hotels need renovations for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s to align with their brand’s standards and a hotel’s corporate-driven design refresh. Other times it’s to improve guest satisfaction, make the hotel property more energy efficient, or replace dated fixtures and finishes. Regardless of why you want to renovate your property, Digney York Associates is here to help. Learn more about the renovations we do.

Hotel renovations can lead to greater guest satisfaction and reviews, improved Revenue Per Available Room (REVPAR), and long-term business sustainability and profitability. It's an investment that, when done thoughtfully, can pay off in increased revenue, improved reputation, and overall business growth.

Generally, renovations can increase room rates anywhere from 5-30% (or more) depending on the type and extent of the changes. For example, a newly renovated room in a boutique hotel can increase nightly rates by up to 20-30%, especially in competitive markets.

The cost of hotel room renovations varies by state, budget, timelines, and the materials and finishes selected. To receive an estimate on your property’s renovation, reach out to Digney York today.

Always consult professionals – architects, designers, contractors – to ensure you are making the right decisions in terms of design, feasibility, and cost. It is never too early to involve key team members.

Focus on high-impact areas that will yield the best return on investment (ROI) for your guests and your bottom line.

Renovations can be divided into three categories: refresh, soft renovation, and complete renovation. Whichever type of hotel remodel you need, Digney York will help. We renovate guest rooms and suites, guest bathrooms, corridors, meeting spaces, ballrooms, hotel bars, fitness centers, and more.

No. The approach can vary widely depending on several factors. The scope, area, brand, and investment impact the size of the renovation team and their abilities.

A general contractor provides construction project management expertise as a service. A good general contractor is an expert at coordinating all the complicated moving parts that are needed to complete big construction projects. A full-service general contractor like Digney York can handle every aspect of the project, from the through project closeout, serving as a single source of contact so the client and the subcontractors all know to whom they can turn with questions, concerns and updates.

FF&E refers to furniture, fixtures, and equipment. These are basically the main elements that make up your interior design. Light fixtures, bathroom vanities, mirrors, wall décor, desks, tables, chairs, sofas, nightstands, curtain rods, TV stands, lamps, reception desks, bar stools, bars, and more. When you renovate a hotel, there are a lot of FF&E choices that must be made, and you want them all to complement each other to create a luxurious atmosphere that enhances the guest experience.

The term millwork refers to interior design elements made of wood or other building material that can be cut to fit at a mill. Examples include reception desks and bars, as well as mantles, wall paneling, crown molding, floorboards or other trim.

The term casegoods refers to furniture, shelving, and cabinetry that generally ship in one piece.