typehotels
Typehotels is a term used to describe an approach to hotel design and branding that emphasizes modular typology and scalable construction. In this concept, hotels are organized around a set of standard unit types—referred to as "types"—that can be combined, repeated, or reconfigured to create different accommodation programs within a single project or across a portfolio. The aim is to provide flexibility, cost efficiency, and faster project delivery through modular components and standardized interfaces.
Origin and usage: The concept has appeared in architectural and hospitality design discourse in the 21st century,
Design principles: Typehotels rely on modular guestroom modules or typological units that include standardized core services
Advantages and limitations: Advocates cite reduced construction time, predictable costs, and easier scalability. Critics warn of
Examples and impact: Various developments have incorporated type-driven layouts to varying degrees, contributing to discussions about
References: modular construction, hotel typologies, hospitality design.