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6.1 Hotel Entrance, Lobby & F.O. Area
6.1 Hotel Entrance, Lobby & F.O. Area
6.1 Hotel Entrance, Lobby & F.O. Area
Layout
Front office equipment (non
automated, semi automated and
automated)
FRONT PERSONAL ASSISTANT
TELEPHONE & RESERVATIONS OFFICE TO
TELEX GENERAL MANAGER
MANAGER’S
OFFICE
G
CASH & R
INFORMATION RECEPTION E
DESK BILLS
D
E
S
K
LOBBY T
LOBBY R
A
MANAGER V
E
L
D
E
S
BELL DESK MAIN ENTRANCE K
HOTEL ENTRANCE
HOTEL ENTRANCE
The main entrance must be identifiable and
directly lead to reception area i.e. lobby of the hotel.
As a general rule the driveway in front of the lobby
entrance should be at least 18 feet wide so as to
allow at least two cars to pass easily.
Another important point to be considered is the
number of steps for entrance in to the lobby area,
as generally a raised entrance approached by steps
is used.
To avoid the problem of carrying of luggage
through steps it is advisable to have separate
luggage entrance in the form of a ramp, which
LOBBY(foyer)
LOBBY
It is a sitting area for residents and non-resident
guests.
❖ L shaped
❖ Straight shape
❖ Curved shape
❖ Circular shape
HOSPITALITY DESK
HOSPITALITY DESK
The functions of hospitality desk includes tasks
such as:
Aarti, tikka, garlanding
Welcome drink
Baby-sitting
Assistance in shopping
❖ Lobby Desk
❖ Travel Counter
❖ Safe vault
❖ Bulletin Board
❖ Voucher Rack
2. EQUIPMENTS AND FURNITURE FOR
MANUAL SYSTEM:
❖ Luggage net
❖ Room tag
3. EQUIPMENTS AND FURNITURE FOR SEMI-
AUTOMATED SYSTEM:
❖ Telephone equipments: It consist of call accounting
❖ Cash register
❖ Typewriter
❖ Whitney rack
❖ Photocopying machine
❖ Cashier well/bucket
AUTOMATED SYSTEM:
integrated system)
❖ Multi-zone clocks