The Ideal Hotel

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 23, 19 December 1930, Page 32

The Ideal Hotel

AVING just returned from a holiday spent in touring ‘the country, the composite picture of. an ideal hotel has gradually evolved in my mind. It would have to be built on special lines, but by reducing to a minimum the chief expense of running an hotel-the staff-it should be possible to make it a paying proposition at, moderate charges. The bedrooms, for example, would be labour-saving in the highest degree. Hach guest would be expected to keep her own room tidy, and for this purpose there would be in each a cupboard con: taining a mop, dusters, and clean linen. Running hot and cold water in each room would be an essential, and the taps would be chromium-plated to save cleaning. ‘The rubber flooring would be washable, and all wardrobe accommodation built into the wall. Wellsprung beds, cheerful painted walls, bedspreads, curtains, and rugs would

be necessary items, also a bathroom for every four rooms. A special playroom for children would be a boon to many mothers, and save unnecessary annoyance to hotel guests on wet days. The lounge and smaller reception rooms would be on the same labour-saving lines as-the bed-rooms-walls and. flooring, wicker furniture, a few good rugs and tables, and good lighting. A small staff could keep this part in order and clean out each bedroom thoroughly after the departure of a guest. The restaurant would be run on the American cafeteria idea, with the staff reduced to a minimum. ‘The tables would be gilass-topped, and wheeled tables would collect used plates and cutlery. The menu, though simple, would be varied and perfectly cooked, and the hot dishes really hot. Were such an hotel to materialise, suited to the purses of those who at present have to be content with holidav rooms. it would surely have an

amazing success.-

Janet