Hotel Interior Design
We design boutique hotels, tourist apartments, and independent accommodations that increase direct bookings, reduce OTA commissions, and justify higher rates. Wherever the property is.
The real problem
A generic lobby is your biggest business problem.
When a traveller compares your hotel on Booking.com, the decision happens in 3 seconds. If your space doesn't make an impression in those 3 seconds, the battle is lost before it even begins.
Dependence on OTAs
OTA commissions sit in double-digit ranges and vary by platform and by contract. A space without its own identity condemns you to compete there indefinitely.
Difficulty in raising rates
Without a space that visually justifies the price, any price increase generates immediate market resistance.
Zero organic content
Guests don't share generic content. Without spontaneous Instagram photos, there's no free marketing.
Reviews below potential
Design directly impacts NPS. A lobby that disappoints upon entering generates lukewarm reviews, even if the rooms are good.
Process
How we work
01The Appointment
Tell us about your current situation with OTAs, your ADR targets, and your budget. In that first call, we'll tell you if it makes sense to work together and what ROI you can expect.
02The Design
We visit the space and develop the concept: layout, colour palette, materials, and statement pieces. We also create 3D renderings so you can see the result before approving anything.
03The Production
Detailed plans, full specifications, and supplier coordination. Fixed price with contingency fund included. No surprises at the end.
04The Installation
Project management with minimal operational disruption. We work while the hotel is open whenever possible. Delivery includes a professional photo shoot for the OTAs and your direct booking site.
Services
Indicative Packages
Exact prices depend on the size of the space, the level of finish, and the scope of the project. The first consultation is always free.
Lobby and common areas
Reception, lounge, and access. The space that most impacts the perception of value and guest photos.
- Custom reception design
- Lounge and living area
- Multi-layer lighting
- Statement elements (mural, neon, lamp)
- Aromatherapy and ambient sound
- Post-construction photo session
Popular
Tourist Apartments
Airbnb and luxury apartments that compete with boutique hotels in ratings and price per night.
- Complete visual concept
- Curated furniture and decor
- Photography for platforms included
- Optimisation for positive reviews
- Style guide for maintenance
- Consulting on OTA submissions
Entire Hotel
Lobby, rooms, food and beverage, and common areas. One team, one coherent vision from start to finish.
- Complete interior design project
- Coordination with technical architects
- FF&E: complete selection and coordination
- Comprehensive project management
- Photography and post-project content
- Post-opening follow-up
28-42%
More direct bookings at redesigned hotels
4-8 months
Typical ROI of hotel lobby renovation
15-35%
ADR increase without market resistance
€18k-65k
Annual savings on OTA fees
We also work in
More spaces in the sector
Rooms and suites
Room designs that generate 5-star reviews and justify rates above the direct competition.
Restaurant and F&B
The breakfast area, bar or restaurant as a coherent extension of the hotel concept, not an unconnected addition.
Spa and wellness
Wellness areas that add a price category and differentiate them from hotels that only offer clean beds.
Meeting rooms
MICE spaces that open an additional revenue stream with high-value corporate clients.
What hoteliers ask us
How much does it cost to renovate a boutique hotel lobby?
It depends on the scope, not the floor area. A lobby can be solved with lighting, furniture and a new reception desk, or it can require building work, services and technology. We define the scope in the first consultation, which is free, and the budget comes from the technical documentation rather than from a rate per square metre.
Do I have to close the hotel during the construction work?
Not necessarily. We plan to work while the hotel is operating: night work, phased by zones, temporary reception if needed. A complete shutdown rarely exceeds 2-3 days.
How long does it take to see a return on investment?
The return depends on the starting point and on the channel mix. What changes quickly is the hotel photography and what a guest finds on arrival, noticeable within the first few weeks: more guest photos, better reviews, and increased direct website traffic.
Can you do just the lobby without touching the rooms?
Yes, and it's the most common strategy. The lobby is the first and last impression, and the space that appears most often in guest photos. Many clients start here, see the results, and then continue with the rooms.
Where do you work?
This is the international studio, so the hotel can be anywhere. EOLOS also runs local studios in Madrid, Stockholm and Athens, and a project in Spain, Sweden or Greece is served by the studio in that market.
Can design really reduce dependence on OTAs?
It can move the needle, not replace commercial strategy. A lobby people photograph generates guest content, and that content feeds brand search. What turns that search into a direct booking is having your own website and booking engine ready. Design and the direct channel work together or not at all.
