Plan Hospitality Projects
With Confidence.

Comprehensive Feasibility Study with clear Proceed / Pivot / Stop recommendation and 10-yr cash flows.

Will you conduct on-ground primary comp-set research, or rely strictly on secondary desk research?

Financial models built to justify pre-conceived optimism rather than to stress-test real risks.

Engage once land title is verified and broad room inventory scale is conceptualized.

Catchment Demand Study + Competitive Set Mapping with ADR & RevPAR distribution.

Can you share anonymized sample reports for similar hospitality projects delivered in the past 24 months?

Uses unverified broker estimates rather than audited STR/PMS comp-set data.

Hire after land boundaries are confirmed to evaluate optimal room mix and F&B positioning.

Itemized Indicative Capex Estimate by cost head (Civil, MEP, Interiors, Kitchen, FF&E).

What are your per-key capex benchmarks across 3-star, 4-star, and luxury boutique resorts?

Applies generic commercial building sq.ft rates to hospitality projects.

Hire once the feasibility direction is clear and project scope is ready to be budgeted.

Concept Master Plan → Schematic Layouts → Sanction Drawings → Good For Construction (GFC) Sets.

Can we visit two completed, operational hospitality properties delivered by your team?

Portfolio consists entirely of residential apartments and commercial towers without hotel BOH experience.

Engage once project vision, room keys, and capex budget are firmly locked.

Mock-up Room Specifications + FF&E Schedule + Millwork / Lighting Details.

Is this a pure fee-only advisory engagement, or do you take vendor kickbacks / material commissions?

Approves finishes based solely on 3D renders without building a physical on-site mock-up room.

Hire after architectural concept approval and room sizing layouts are finalized.

MEP Services Integration Drawings + Connected Load Calculations + Plant Room Layouts.

How do you size acoustic isolation for chillers, generators, and pump rooms near guest rooms?

Treats MEP as a generic civil add-on without understanding hotel kitchen and banquet peak demands.

Engage alongside the architect once spatial floor plans are frozen.

Kitchen Flow Layout + Exhaust & Fresh Air Calculation + Exhaust Hood & Equipment Schedule.

Are you 100% OEM-neutral with no vendor commission partnerships?

Consultant is affiliated with a single equipment brand or fabricator.

Hire before kitchen service ducting and drainage lines are cast in structural slabs.

State-Specific Statutory Approval Matrix + Time-Sequenced Application Tracker.

Which hospitality building plans have you successfully cleared in this specific municipal zone recently?

Provides no written timeline commitments or stage-wise statutory document tracker.

Engage before submitting any formal architectural drawing sets to statutory authorities.

Fire NOC Sanction Drawings + Hydraulic Calculations + Evacuation Signage Plan.

Are you empanelled with the State Fire and Rescue Services department?

Treats fire NOC as paperwork post-construction rather than coordinating egress staircases in architectural design.

Hire before finalizing architectural stairwell widths, setback corridors, and refuge areas.

CTE/CTO Compliance File + STP Design Validation + Environment Management Plan (EMP).

Do you have experience securing ESZ/SEIAA clearances for resorts located near sanctuary buffers?

Underestimates State Pollution Control Board and Environmental Appraisal Committee timelines.

Engage early if built-up area exceeds 20,000 sq.m or property is located near coastal/forest zones.

Master Construction Schedule (Primavera/MS Project) + Weekly Progress Reports (WPR) + Snag Lists.

Are you completely independent of the civil and MEP contractors on site?

Acts merely as an administrative mailbox without on-site quality testing and independent milestone checks.

Engage before awarding contractor tenders to supervise contractor mobilization.

Tender BOQ + Rate Analysis + Monthly Contractor Bill Verification Certificates.

How do you verify on-site material rebar weight, cement batches, and wastage tolerances?

Leaves ambiguous "as per design" lump-sum items in contractor tender documents.

Hire alongside the architect during GFC drawing preparation.

Signed Contract + Defect Liability Period (DLP) Terms + Bank Guarantee / Retention Clauses.

Who is the assigned Resident Site Engineer, and what are their past hotel construction credentials?

Submits an artificially low bid intending to extract profit via high extra-item variation claims.

Hire only after a comprehensive, frozen BOQ and architectural GFC set are completed.

Procurement Schedule + Approved Material Sample Board + Vendor Comparison Matrix.

Do you operate as an owner-paid fee consultant without accepting vendor side-commissions?

Pushes specific preferred suppliers without transparent competitive quote evaluations.

Engage roughly 6–9 months prior to targeted commercial opening.

Physical Material Swatches + Commercial Wear Warranty + Fire-Retardant Fabric Test Certificates.

Do you guarantee commercial hotel-grade rub counts (Martindale test >30,000 cycles)?

Offers residential furniture prone to early wear and tear under commercial hotel cleaning.

Order after physical mock-up room inspection and dimensions are verified on site.

Par-Stock Supply Schedule (3.0 Par Linen, 2.5 Par Chinaware) + Factory 50-Wash Test Reports.

What is the exact yarn GSM, thread count, and chip-resistance warranty for dining chinaware?

Quotes for inadequate inventory par levels to show an artificially low budget.

Order 90–120 days before targeted soft opening to allow production and laundry testing.

120-Day Pre-Opening Critical Path + Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Will your advisory team be physically present on site during mock service drills and soft opening?

Brought on board just 30 days before opening with no time for thorough staff training.

Engage 120–180 days prior to target opening to establish operating infrastructure.

Annual Rate Strategy + Comp-Set Rate Positioning Grid + Distribution Channel Mapping.

What specific PMS, channel manager, and rate-shopper tech stacks do you deploy?

Sets static flat room rates without real-time local event and competitor demand tracking.

Hire 90–120 days before opening so listings are indexed on OTAs with advance booking windows.

Digital Marketing Roadmap + OTA Content Score Audit + Direct Booking Engine Funnel.

How do you balance OTA volume while building direct brand booking channels to minimize commission drain?

Renders low-quality mobile websites that lack instant payment gateway and live inventory sync.

Engage 90 days before launch to schedule architectural photography and launch campaigns.

100-Day Comprehensive Operational Audit + Departmental Cost Leak & Service Correction Plan.

Will your audit include mystery dining/stay assessments and kitchen food cost yield tests?

Auditor merely checks cosmetic boxes without examining departmental payroll efficiency and utility costs.

Schedule within 60–90 days after commercial opening to catch operational flaws early.

B2B Corporate Sales Strategy + Banquet Event Pricing Kits + CRM Pipeline Setup.

Do you have active relationships with regional corporate travel managers and wedding planners?

Relies strictly on reactive walk-in guest demand rather than structured outbound sales calls.

Hire at commercial launch to accelerate banquet and corporate account conversions.