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50 Years of Hotel Design Experience
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61 Dedicated D&TS Luxe Experts
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38 Design Awards in 2018
Accor combines global experience with local knowledge
Our Design & Technical teams bring a wealth of experience in hotel design to each project from new build to renovation, from conversion to restoration.
By combining world-class talent with local know-how, our professionals provide support to align business objectives and leverage value for money. We know every country has its own identity, that’s why we innovate and collaborate to connect local cultural strengths with our specialist global design and construction expertise, ensuring you have the right design for your market.
Architects, designers and engineers with global expertise and in-depth hotel industry knowledge ensure every asset is designed for optimal life and revenue generation.
Think of us as your creative brand style guide to ensure the very best guest experiences; our bespoke services support delivery of exceptional hotels worldwide.
Brand, operational & engineering support
- Owner / developer owner’s representative project manager
- Owner’s Consultant Team
- Project Architect and Specialty Consultants
- Interior & F&B Designers and Specialty Consultants
- Contractor and Sub-Contractors
- D&TS Project Team Leader
- Single point of contact including architectural, interior design and support services
- D&TS dedicated teams
- Brand & Marketing
- Operations
- Technology
- Engineering
- Food & Beverage
- Well Being & Spa
- Residential
- Procurement/OS&E
Building Conversion & New Build
5-step process for new hotels
Our highly qualified team of Design & Technical experts provides comprehensive project support at each stage of the process. They work by your side throughout the 5 phases of your hotel project life cycle:
1. Project Kick-off Guidance
Meet to provide brand standards, review hotel space and facility program and assist in consultant selections
2. Design Brief & MEP* Design Support
Brief on Architecture and Interior Design, advise technical consultants on Mechanical & Engineering Plants, Technology, F&B, Operational Supplies & Equipment (OS&E), value engineering.
3. Construction Monitoring
Site visits, mock-up inspection, contractors’ recommendations, quality assurance on construction in progress.
4. Pre-opening Assistance
Assist in commissioning and testing of engineering and safety systems, health and hygiene, quality assurance for all guests’ comforts and hotel look and feel.
5 Hotel Opening Assistance
Ensure operational readiness with OS&E (Operational Supplies & Equipment) placement, signage, digital marketing, training and grand opening.
*Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
Takeover of existing non Accor hotels to be re-branded
3-step process for renovation
Our highly qualified team of Design & Technical experts provides comprehensive project support through a Hotel Consultancy Services Agreement* by working by your side while covering each stage of the process below:
1. Property Improvement Plan (PIP)
Site visit and walk through, release of a PIP report expressing the condition of the hotel and the recommendations to be done for a rebranding.
2. Design Monitoring (Architectural & Interior Design)
Providing a list of recommended consultants, reviewing the design throughout the project and at major key milestones.
3. Committee Design for Brand Validation
Internal Review of the Concept Design:
- Architecture
- Floor Plans
- Furniture Layout
- Space Planning
- 3D Renderings
- Schedule of Materials
- Schedule of Furniture
*Light or Full HCSA subject to scope of works
Existing Accor hotels to be renovated
3-step process for renovation
Our highly qualified team of Design & Technical Services experts provides comprehensive project support through a Hotel Consultancy Services Agreement for the below project cycle by working hand-in-hand with the Owner’s appointed design consultants:
1. Program
Aligned to the strategic capital plan and in coordination with the General Manager, D&TS will provide a Property Improvement Plan and where required provide a design brief and a list of recommend consultants.
2. Mock up Room and/or Prototypes
Assist in the design, development and mock-up room inspection review. Provide a punch list expressing the pros and cons of the design until completion and validation by Accor D&TS.
3. Committee Design for Validation
Internal Review of the Concept Design:
- Architecture
- Floor Plans
- Furniture Layout
- Space Planning
- 3D Renderings
- Schedule of Materials
- Schedule of Furniture