Hotel Development and Pre-Opening Services

We have extensive experience in all areas related to hotel development. The services we provide are unique for each project we undertake and are designed to meet our client's specific needs. Our experience makes us ideally suited to assist you with your hotel development project, from feasibility through to opening.

Capital Expenditure Planning

Selective capital expenditure is critical to value maximisation of the hotel. Strategic planning is required to ensure that capital expenditure is focused and value created over the hold period.

We work closely with our clients to establish the appropriate amounts to set aside for capital expenditure on a long term basis.

Renovation and Project Management

Continual change in guest expectations means that hotels must stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive. Opal hotels can manage guest room and public area refurbishments, from interior design to selecting the appropriate contractors capable of delivering a project on time and within budget.

Feasibility Analysis

Assist in site evaluation and selection

Co-ordinate hotel demand studies

Assist owner with the selection of the most appropriate brand

Prepare financial projections

Prepare preliminary build and/or refurbishment estimates

Planning and Design

Advise on the selection of project manager, architect and interior designer

Advise on guestroom, public area design and back of house layout

Co-ordinate the activities of all professional services

Co-ordinate the procurement of all furnishings, public area fit out, kitchen and operating equipment

Advise and co-ordinate on the selection of all front desk, reservations, sales and accounting systems

Advise on and co-ordinate the selection of telephone, AV and key lock systems