What Every Hotel Owner Should Know Before Starting a Renovation

Navigating Hotel Renovations: Insights from a Hospitality-Focused Nationwide General Contractor

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive means more than offering top-tier service—it also means delivering an exceptional guest experience through updated, functional, and on-brand environments. Whether it’s a public space refresh, guestroom remodel, or complete reconfiguration, hotel renovations require precision, planning, and partnership. At PWI Construction, we specialize in renovation projects across the hospitality sector, partnering with hotel brands, developers, and ownership groups to bring their vision to life and reach their performance goals.

Why Hotel Renovations Are Different

Renovating a hotel is unlike any other commercial construction project. Hotels operate 24/7, host hundreds of guests daily, and have brand standards that demand strict adherence. Every renovation must balance quality, budget, and guest experience—with as little operational disruption as possible. That’s where working with an experienced general contractor becomes essential.

Key Considerations for Hotel Renovation Projects

1. Phased Construction Planning: Hotels rarely shut down completely for renovations. Instead, renovations are often done in phases—by floor, wing, or amenity space. This requires tight coordination with property management, facilities teams, and ownership to keep the hotel operational and safe during construction.
2. Guest Experience and Noise Mitigation: We understand the importance of minimizing disruptions. From staging construction work during off-peak hours to implementing noise and dust control systems, our team prioritizes the guest experience while staying on schedule.
3. Brand Standards and FF&E Coordination: Each hotel brand—from boutique properties to global flags—has its own design and performance standards. Our team works closely with brand representatives and design teams to ensure all finishes, materials, and FF&E installations align with brand expectations and timelines.
4. Specialized Experience with Public Spaces: Public areas such as lobbies, ballrooms, restaurants, and fitness centers often see the most wear and tear and the highest guest traffic. Renovating these spaces requires fast-track scheduling, attention to detail, and expert finish coordination—something PWI Construction excels at.

PWI Construction’s Approach to Hotel Renovations

As a general contractor with decades of experience in the hospitality industry, our team is well-equipped to manage the complexities of hotel construction. We bring:

• Proven Experience: From urban high-rises to resort properties, we’ve completed renovation projects for leading hotel brands across the country.

• Open Communication: We collaborate with ownership groups, designers, subcontractors, and hotel staff to ensure alignment throughout the process.

• Nationwide Reach, Local Expertise: With licenses across the U.S., we bring national capabilities and regional know-how to every job.

• Safety and Cleanliness Standards: In particular, maintaining a safe, clean, and discreet construction environment is crucial in occupied hotels.

Hospitality Projects Highlight

PWI Construction has delivered high-profile hotel renovation projects, including:

• JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa – Multiple renovation projects touching all areas of the 316-acre AAA 4-Diamond property.

• San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter – Transformation of iconic 30-year-old property, including a redesign of 1,000+ guestrooms in an urban setting.

• Park Hyatt Aviara – Property-wide updates to the 200-acre resort, including newly designed event spaces and public areas, new restaurant concepts, and 327 rooms.

Ready to Renovate?

Whether you’re planning a soft renovation or a comprehensive overhaul, choosing the right general contractor can make all the difference. At PWI Construction, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to hotel owners, operators, and developers nationwide.

Let’s build your next great guest experience—together.