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Thoughtful Hotel Design Enhances Guest Experience, Experts Say

3/4/2026

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A recent article emphasizes thoughtful design in hotel rooms, noting features such as blackout shades and well-placed light switches that enhance guest experience.
Jo Littlefair, co-founder of the interior design firm Goddard Littlefair, says anticipating guests' needs is a significant gesture of hospitality.
The firm has worked on notable projects, including the Mandarin Oriental in Vienna and the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.

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A recent article emphasizes thoughtful design in hotel rooms, noting features such as blackout shades and well-placed light switches that enhance guest experience.
Jo Littlefair, co-founder of the interior design firm Goddard Littlefair, says anticipating guests' needs is a significant gesture of hospitality.
The firm has worked on notable projects, including the Mandarin Oriental in Vienna and the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.