• How to Choose the Right Bathtub Shape for Different Hotel Room Categories

    How to Choose the Right Bathtub Shape for Different Hotel Room Categories [Executive Summary] Choosing the right bathtub shape for different hotel room categories directly impacts guest satisfaction scores, room rate premiums, housekeeping efficiency, and bathroom space utilization. The right bathtub shape varies significantly between standard guest rooms, executive suites, accessible rooms, and penthouse categories—yet many hotel procurement decisions specify a single tub shape across all room types, missing opportunities to optimize the guest experience for each category. This guide provides a systematic framework for matching bathtub shape to hotel room category, supported by space planning data, guest preference research, and operational efficiency analysis. [Introduction] A $400/night executive suite guest expects a different bathing experience than a $150/night standard room guest. The right bathtub shape for each room category directly supports the room rate differential that justifies those price differences. Yet many hotel procurement departments specify the same bathtub for…

    news June 26, 2026