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Hotel Room Layout Guide: Create Rooms Guests Will Love

A well-planned hotel room layout makes all the difference for guest satisfaction. In this guide, we’ll look at common hotel room sizes, room types, and layouts, plus tips for tailoring spaces to different kinds of guests.

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3D floor plan of a hotel room with two double beds, a sofa, and a work desk. The room includes a long bathroom with patterned tile flooring, a bathtub, shower, toilet, and sink.
Trude Carlsen
By Trude Carlsen
Published September 30, 2025

A well-planned hotel guest room has a significant effect on customer satisfaction during a stay.

How you arrange the typical room elements makes a big difference in whether your guests have a pleasant visit or find the room crowded or awkward.

The room layout has become so important that some hotels now post their floor plans for potential guests to review prior to booking.

In general, a hotel room floor plan looks to create comfort, convenience, and a home-away-from-home feel.

While all guests will appreciate a good-quality bed, well-placed lighting, and a location to store clothing, there's more to a good layout than that.

To take your hotel room floor plan to the next level, we've gathered some top tips on how to create a hotel room layout that guests will love.

Understanding Guest Needs

When planning a hotel layout or floor plan, think about your typical guest and what they need:

Room Types and Sizes

There’s no official standard for hotel room sizes. They vary by country, city, and whether the hotel is budget or luxury. Rooms in dense city centers are often smaller than those in the suburbs. On average, hotel rooms in Europe are smaller than those in the United States.

In the US, the average hotel room and bathroom together measure about 325 sq ft (30 m²), with dimensions around 13 x 25 ft (4 x 7.6 m).

2D floor plan of a 285 sq ft hotel room with two double beds, a sofa, desk, and chair.

Standard room

Often includes one king bed or two queens/doubles. These rooms are the most common and typically the smallest option.

3D floor plan of a modern hotel room with a double bed, two small round bedside tables, and a desk with a chair. The adjoining bathroom features red floor and wall tiles, a bathtub, a toilet, a sink, and a shower.
Standard Hotel Room Floor Plan

Deluxe room

Has the same bed setup as a standard room but with more square footage. Deluxe rooms may also have better views or a slightly upgraded layout.

3D floor plan of a modern bedroom with a double bed centered between two nightstands, a bench at the foot of the bed, and a green armchair with a side table in the corner.
Deluxe Hotel Room Floor Plan

Junior suite

A larger open space that combines a bedroom area with a living area. You might find a sofa, side chair, and coffee table in addition to the bed.

3D floor plan of a bedroom with a double bed, two nightstands, a yellow sofa with a round coffee table, and a desk with a chair.
Junior Suite Hotel Room Floor Plan

Suite

Includes one or more separate bedrooms connected to a living room. Suites are designed for comfort and privacy, making them a top choice for longer stays or luxury experiences.

3D floor plan of a spacious bedroom with a double bed, armchair, and side table, connected to a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and dual sinks.
Suite Hotel Room Floor Plan

Elements of a Hotel Room Layout

There is a recognizable hotel room layout for a rectangular room. A guest opens the entry door and walks past a bathroom and closet into the main room, which contains a bed on one side and a dresser/TV on the other.

Past the bed are the windows or a balcony. This floor plan works well in a hotel room that is about 12-13 ft (4m) wide so that there is a reasonable aisle between the foot of the bed and the dresser.

Beyond the standard floor plan above, hotel room layout possibilities are virtually endless, depending on your room shape, size, and budget.

As you create or review floor plans, it's a good idea to keep these regular activities and elements in mind:

Sleeping

A good quality bed is one of the most important components of a hotel room layout.

After you've placed the bed, it's nice to add a bedside table on each side of the bed for guests to put a water cup, glasses, and reading material.

Room-darkening draperies allow guests to sleep in as long as they like.

3D rendered bedroom with a minimalist, modern design. The room features a light wood platform bed with gray bedding, two matching nightstands with lamps, a white dresser, and three framed nautical-themed prints on the wall. A window with floor-length curtains lets in natural light, and the room has wood flooring and a neutral color palette.

Eating and drinking

Many hotel rooms will include a mini-fridge and a coffee maker. If so, add a small table for a quick meal or coffee. Another option is a larger table that can do double-duty as a desk or an eating area.

Remember to include at least a chair or two. Ottomans are a flexible choice as they can be either a chair, a footrest, or even a bedside table.

Grooming

Many hotels stand out by offering well-designed and even spa-like bathrooms. A vanity sink with a generous counter allows guests to place their makeup bags and other accessories.

If that's not a possibility, consider a shelf above a pedestal sink. Incorporate convenient power plugs for shavers or hair dryers. For the tub or shower, it's helpful to install a shelf for soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

Remember to include several towel bars, racks, or hooks for the inevitable surplus of wet towels. A large vanity mirror with bright lighting is a good idea, as is another full-length mirror near the door.

Modern bathroom vanity with two square vessel sinks on a wooden countertop, matching mirrors above, a potted plant in the center, and wicker storage baskets underneath.

Navigating the space

In an unfamiliar room, lighting is critical. Be sure to install a light switch for guests to use as soon as they enter the room.

Closet lighting is helpful, as is bright bathroom lighting. Finally, bedside lamps are always appreciated so that guests can turn off the final light once they are in bed.

Working/staying connected

A desk is an essential item of furniture to add to the floor plan for the business traveler.

And any guest these days needs plenty of easy-to-access power plugs and charging ports.

Modern hotel room with a bed in the foreground facing a work desk beneath a round window with patterned blue accent wall.

Storage

Nicer hotels will provide one or more luggage racks on which to place suitcases. If you expect guests to unpack for more extended visits, a dresser is practical.

Finally, if space is available, provide a place to store empty luggage - for example, on an upper shelf in a closet.

Tablet view of the RoomSketcher app displaying a 2D floor plan of an apartment layout with labeled rooms and dimensions, including Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Laundry, Closet, Hall, and Balcony. The right side shows a scrollable library of door styles available for placement in the design.

Create a Floor Plan for Your Hotel

All the floor plans and images you’ve seen in this post were created using the RoomSketcher app.

With RoomSketcher, you can easily draw hotel layouts, explore different room types, and generate professional 2D and 3D Floor Plans, plus impressive 3D Photos.

It’s a fast and effective way to plan, present, and share your hotel design.

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