When you are running a bed and breakfast, the managing guest room is one of the most important tasks. Three main factors need to be taken care of in the guest rooms to ensure a successful stay in your bed and breakfast.
First, you need to look at the beds and furniture in the guest rooms. Check if beds and furniture are in a good shape. In fact, it is a good idea try spending a night in each room as if you were a guest. Check if the beds sag and pillows are in good condition. It is a good idea to have pillows of good color and shape. In addition, see that they are comfortable resting and the bed is comfortable for sleeping. Next, you need to check it lighting arrangement in the room. Ensure that there is enough lighting in the room to dressing and reading. Some guests also do not like cold floor when they get out of bed. In this case, it is a good idea to have rug spread out on the bedroom floor. In addition, if you are planning to provide a room to couples then consider having a double or twin bed in that room. Finally check the doors. Ensure that the door does not make squeaking sounds while opening and closing. In addition, cheek for the other noises or extra light that may disturb a guest in the night. A homeowner may have got used to it but the guest may have problem due to that.
The next place to check is the bathroom. The bathroom may be shared or private. Now days, the trend in the bed and breakfast market is to provide en suite bathrooms. “En suite” means that the private bath is located in such a way that a guest a private access to the bath. If that is not possible, you need to see that you have made adequate arrangements for sharing of a bathroom. As far as possible, the bathroom should not be shared between family members and guests. Care must be taken to assure that bathrooms are meticulously cleaned before, during and after a guest’s stay. Arrange an area in the bathroom where toilet articles and cleaning supplies are visible and easily accessible. It is also a good idea to post an instruction sign the shared bathroom. This may help may help others realize that they need to keep the bathroom in good condition for others.
The final and most sensitive issue is of guest room keys. It is an owner’s duty to make your guest feel safe and comfortable in your care. For your own security, you may give guests a key for their room and a regular front door lock. For security reasons, you may give guests a key and regular front door lock for their room. The front door can be opened for a specific hours for the guest’s entry. The guest my keep the lock and key during the stay and hand over at the end of the stay.
An owner must take care of these important situations in guest rooms, All of these things can mean the difference between a satisfied and dissatisfied guest.
