80,000+ hotel keys. 74 hotel brands. Hospitality experience across the U.S. From extended-stay and select-service hotels to dual-brand and custom properties, BASE4 has helped shape hospitality projects across the country. That scale reflects experience across brands, markets, building systems, and development strategies. Take a closer look at the experience behind BASE4’s hospitality portfolio. See BASE4 […]

Adding floors can create valuable keys or units. But additional height can also trigger high-rise requirements and change the core and systems supporting the project. The real question is whether the added density is still worth it once those impacts are counted. Test Your Height Strategy Early   The High-Rise Threshold Under the 2024 IBC, […]

Hotel brand standards shape architecture, interiors, engineering, operations, procurement, and the guest experience. Early coordination helps identify questions, conflicts, and project-specific conditions before they affect drawings, pricing, and purchasing. Review Brand Requirements Early   Brand Standards Shape the Project Brand requirements influence building layouts, exterior and interior design, structural and MEP systems, accessibility, product selections, […]

Faster lease-up starts before opening day. Give future renters a clear picture of where they could live while your property is still under construction. BASE4 creates renderings, 3D unit plans, animations, and fly-throughs that help leasing teams attract prospects, explain unit options, and support pre-leasing before in-person tours are possible. View BASE4 Visualization Work   […]

An air-side economizer can affect equipment selection, exterior openings, ceiling space, controls, coordination, and construction cost. Finding the requirement late can lead to redesign and cost increases. Check Economizer Requirements Early   What an Economizer Does An air-side economizer allows an HVAC system to use suitable outdoor air for space cooling when outdoor conditions are […]

Extended-stay demand strengthened in Q1 2026, while rate growth remained limited. For developers, market demand is only part of the picture. Room layouts, shared spaces, building systems, staffing needs, and construction costs still need to support the operating model. Pressure-Test Your Extended-Stay Plan   Demand Outpaced Supply Growth U.S. extended-stay hotel demand increased 5.4% in […]

Guests increasingly value dining, wellness, fitness, and places to recharge. But hotel amenity planning affects space, structure, building systems, staffing, and operating costs. Developers need to choose the right mix before the hotel design is locked. Pressure-Test Your Amenity Plan   Start With the Guest, Not the Trend Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report found that 56% […]

A hotel does not need to start at its ultimate key count. Developers can build the right-sized hotel for today while planning the site, structure, utilities, and operations to support a future guestroom addition. The opportunity comes from early planning. A future wing cannot be added efficiently if the original hotel was designed only for […]

Hotel margins are tight, and labor costs keep climbing. Every extra month on the schedule is a month without revenue. Modular guestroom construction can shorten schedules and improve speed to market, but only if the design is coordinated correctly from the start. Here is what developers need to know. See If Prefab Works for Your […]

Too many room types can quietly slow down a hotel project. One small layout change can affect drawings, structure, plumbing, furniture, inspections, and brand review. Every unnecessary variation can add cost. Repeatability helps developers reduce that drag before it starts. Start Smarter Room Planning   Repetition Reduces Coordination Fewer room types make a project easier to […]