Noise and 24-hour operation
Aircraft and ground traffic noise is the defining issue. Exterior walls, windows and roof assemblies need to be detailed for sound, and mechanical systems should deliver fresh air without opening windows. Corridors and demising walls need careful acoustic construction so that one guest's late arrival does not wake the next room.
Airport hotels rarely have a quiet season or a quiet hour. Renovations are usually done in phases, taking blocks of rooms out of inventory while the rest keep trading. We build a phasing plan with you that protects revenue and keeps construction noise and dust away from occupied floors.
Trades we perform ourselves
Our framing, drywall and ceiling crews build the sound-rated assemblies. Our mechanical crew installs HVAC and ventilation, and our electrical crew, led by a Master Electrician, handles power, lighting and life safety. Having these trades on one team makes it easier to coordinate shut-downs so that guests are not left without heat, hot water or power.
Our low voltage group installs access control, surveillance and network cabling, which matter in a building with constant arrivals and departures.
What to plan for
Think about check-in flow, luggage storage, shuttle drop-off and a lobby that can handle waves of arrivals when flights land together. Many airport hotels also include meeting rooms and a restaurant or lounge, so kitchen and assembly requirements may apply.
Permitting for sites near airports can involve additional height and use considerations, so it is worth raising the site early. If you are choosing between sites or negotiating a lease, we can price the construction side before you commit.
- Phased room and corridor renovations
- Sound control in walls, ceilings and building envelope
- Lobby, front desk and meeting space upgrades
- Security, access control and network cabling
Staying ahead of the schedule
Airport hotels often depend on airline crew contracts and seasonal peaks, so the renovation window may be narrow. We build the schedule around your busiest periods, release rooms back to inventory in batches, and keep a daily line open with your general manager.
Because our electrical, mechanical and interior crews are all in-house, we can adjust the plan quickly when a room is found to need extra work, without waiting on outside subcontractors to return to site.