Hotels strive to deliver comfort, luxury, and peace to guests. One key to doing this is carefully choosing furniture for hotel rooms. Not only does the right furniture make rooms more attractive, but it also helps guarantee guests a comfortable and memorable lodging experience. This comprehensive guide includes a complete list of standard hotel room […]Read More

Budgeting is one of the most critical aspects of any hotel development or remodeling project. One of the essential expenses you’ll encounter is FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) procurement, delivery, and installation. This comprehensive guide explains how to determine the proper budget for your hotel FF&E while ensuring your project runs smoothly and is successful. […]Read More

A unique hotel interior will distinguish your property from competitors and attract discerning hotel guests willing to pay more for a novel place to stay. Having thoughtfully-designed spaces can also improve a hospitality property’s functionality, enhancing the visitor experience and lowering operating costs. This guide explains how to achieve a custom hotel look and experience […]Read More

Smaller boutique hotels commonly face a challenge bigger properties don’t: Maximizing limited space while still delivering a unique and comfortable guest experience. This is where partnering with an experienced FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) procurement provider like Stroud Group is critical. In this post, our experts reveal innovative FF&E solutions for turning compact hotel spaces […]Read More

The hotel furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) and operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) procurement and purchasing industry is complex. This guide explains some standard terms and concepts to make things clearer. What is Hotel FF&E? FF&E is the acronym for furniture, fixtures, and equipment, which are everyday items necessary to operate hotels. Some people in […]Read More

Hotel furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) are more than just décor. They’re valuable assets that can meaningfully impact a guest’s visit and a hospitality company’s bottom line. Whether building a new hotel or refurbishing or renovating an existing space, understanding the complexities of FF&E procurement, warehousing, and installation ensures that you will purchase the items […]Read More

Creating a welcoming, comfortable, and unique environment for hotel visitors is essential. The key to that is selecting the right hotel furniture. Of course, it has to look good. However, several other critical factors must be considered when procuring hotel furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). They will empower you to choose furnishings for your lodging […]Read More

Every hotel’s furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) will eventually need replacement, whether due to normal wear and tear, unexpected damage, an interior design project, or property renovation. The costs associated with FF&E procurement, especially for large orders of duplicate guest room furniture, are significant.  The average FF&E room budget for basic two-star hotels can run […]Read More

According to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) approximately 5.5 million people in the U.S. use wheelchairs. The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, in part, to ensure traveling and other common aspects of life are available to more Americans, including those in wheelchairs. The best hospitality companies go far beyond accommodating guests who […]Read More

Your hotel development or rehabilitation project is almost complete. Only three steps are left: receiving your furniture, fixture, and equipment (FF&E) deliveries, assembling items, and installing them. This guide explains how to make the FF&E delivery and installation processes fast, efficient, and effective. What Does Hospitality FF&E Mean? FF&E is a common design industry acronym, […]Read More