Holiday Inn by IHG
Holtsville, NY

A prototype-driven renovation and brand conversion that repositions the property – bringing clarity, openness, and a more contemporary identity aligned with Holiday Inn by IHG.

The shift is immediate. This hospitality design transforms a previously dense and segmented layout into a space that feels lighter, more fluid, and intuitively organized – replacing visual fragmentation with a clear, readable structure across the public areas.

Arrival unfolds as a sequence rather than a single point. Check-in is broken into individual stations, softening the interaction and allowing the guest experience to feel more natural and less transactional. A diagonal slat feature wall moves across the lobby with intention, introducing rhythm and direction while visually organizing the openness around it.

A Continuous, Structured Interior Defined by Clarity, Efficiency, and Intentional Design

Beyond, the lobby design is composed as a continuous landscape. Zones for gathering, working, and circulation are layered within a clear framework, allowing the space to adapt throughout the day without losing its sense of order. Integrated millwork consolidates display, storage, and workspace into a single, disciplined system – creating hotel interiors that feel both efficient and deliberately resolved. Materiality reinforces the transformation. Lighter finishes and controlled contrast replace visual heaviness, creating a brighter and more balanced environment. Texture is introduced selectively, allowing alignment, proportion, and repetition to define the design language across the space. In the guestrooms, the design becomes more exacting. Guestroom interiors are anchored by a headboard feature wall composed as a singular architectural gesture, where pattern, texture, and lighting are integrated with precision to create a calm and structured environment that supports rest and comfort. Guestroom bathrooms introduce a sharper graphic layer – patterned tile set against clean-lined vanities and illuminated mirrors – bringing contrast and definition to the guestroom experience. What was once fragmented now reads as intentional – an environment defined by structure, alignment, and a clear sense of identity that supports both the brand and the evolving expectations of today’s traveler.

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