How to utilise your hotel’s outdoor space this autumn 

Are you worried your hotel’s outside space will once again become a waste now the warm summer sun has gone? There’s no need to worry, simply read our tips for some inspiration on how you can create the perfect outside space in which your guests can enjoy the crisp autumnal air and beautiful colours of the turning leaves.

Invest in hotel outdoor shading

One of the best things you can do to encourage your guests outside in the autumn is to invest in an outdoor shading solution, such as a garden awning or patio structure. This will allow your customers to continue to use your establishment’s outside space even after the warmth of the summer sun has gone. With a Broadview shading solution, you can even choose to add integrated heaters to ensure your guests stay toasty well into the night and beautiful LED lighting to create an attractive and welcoming atmosphere. 

Provide guests with blankets and cushions

When your inside dining or bar space is full, ensure guests and visitors aren’t put off from venturing outside by providing thick blankets and squashy cushions to help keep them nice and warm. Try putting the items in a big basket by the door with a large sign encouraging customers to help themselves (and perhaps reassuring them that they are washed regularly). 

Encourage guests to venture outside

Don’t be too hasty in packing away any outdoor games, like giant Jenga or connect 4, or your hotel’s garden furniture. Autumn is a wonderful time of year to be outside and provides more sunny days than we may expect, so having activities available will help your guests to make the most of it. For those chillier afternoons and evenings, why not invest in an Instagram friendly fire pit for toasting marshmallows and warming up cold fingers. 

Plan memorable activities outside 

Before the weather gets really cold, arrange some late summer activities that can be hosted in your hotel’s garden. Events could include music concerts, BBQs, local food and drink tastings, kids’ treasure hunts in your grounds or even mini ‘end of summer’ festivals – the possibilities are endless. For extra marketing, encourage guests to post about their experiences on social media and make sure they tag your hotel in them! 

With over 50 years of supplying outdoor shading solutions to hotels across the UK, Broadview have earned an unrivalled reputation for providing quality garden awnings, patio structures and umbrellas. We put you, the customer, at the heart of everything we do so if you’re looking to boost your hotel this autumn with an outdoor structure, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team today on 01202 679012.