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Open lobby lounge at the Holiday Inn Brighton with colourful armchairs on a patterned carpet and the reception desk beyond

Holiday Inn Brighton

Open Lobby refurbishment in a live hotel, Brighton.

Guests at the reception desk of the Holiday Inn Brighton, seen across the lounge seating

Phased commercial hotel refurbishment and public space transformation in Sussex

JSP Building Services and Maintenance is delighted to showcase our major ground floor refurbishment for the Holiday Inn on the Brighton beachfront. This extensive hospitality project involved rolling out the brand's signature Open Lobby concept, completely modernising a tired and dated entrance lobby, reception, and bar layout. Working within a high traffic hotel environment, our expert commercial team transformed the existing interior into a bright, contemporary, and cohesive multi-functional environment that significantly enhances the arrival experience for guests and staff alike.

View across the timber floor of the Holiday Inn Brighton lobby towards a bookcase and lounge seating

25+

Years of experience

Key Aspects of the Hotel Refurbishment

Our extensive hospitality construction background allowed us to execute intricate structural alterations and premium interior finishes without compromising the structural integrity of the building.

  • Public Space Transformation

    We demolished existing partitions to merge the traditionally separate reception, lounge, and dining zones into a single, seamless Open Lobby layout designed for modern travellers.

  • Bespoke Bar and Café Installation

    Our team constructed a completely revamped, premium bar area and a fully integrated café space tailored specifically to serve Starbucks coffee and food.

  • High End Decorative Finishes

    We installed specialist acoustic partitioning, modern flooring solutions, architectural lighting features, and vibrant wall finishes to bring the designer's vision to life.

Hotel entrance lobby with entrance matting, a timber reception desk and a chandelier beyond

Phased Project Management for Continuous Operations

Executing a major commercial refurbishment within a live hotel requires exceptional organisation and a highly strategic approach to site safety. To completely avoid a total closure of the business, we carefully divided the construction schedule into distinct, manageable phases. This methodical zoning allowed the hotel front of house teams to continue offering a full service to arriving guests while our construction operatives worked safely behind secure, dustproof hoardings.

Our dedicated project manager maintained daily communication with the hotel general manager to ensure that noisy works were restricted to specific hours. We expertly coordinated all sub-contractors, material deliveries, and waste removal to preserve the quiet enjoyment of the guestrooms above, completing the fast track programme strictly on schedule.

Curved café counter with a coffee machine and pendant lights in the Holiday Inn Brighton lobby

The Value We Delivered to the Project

Our strict adherence to premium craftsmanship and rigorous asset management ensured a spectacular handover for this landmark seaside hotel property.

We utilised our advanced in house joinery workshop to manufacture several of the custom timber features, counter structures, and detailed architectural panelling required for the new bar and reception areas. By producing these elements within our own facility, we eliminated external supply chain delays and maintained total quality control over the final finish. Furthermore, site safety was closely monitored throughout every phase of the live build. We worked alongside our retained safety consultants to ensure the working areas complied fully with all current UK building regulations and strict commercial health and safety legislation.

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Showcase of Completed Retail Projects

We hold a strong track record of delivering exceptional retail spaces for some of the most recognisable brands in the country. Our portfolio demonstrates our capability to handle fast-paced and complex shopfitting services.

Joiner in hi-vis feeding a large panel through a saw in the JSP workshop

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Discuss Your Hotel Refurbishment Requirements

Are you looking for a dependable, nationwide commercial contractor to manage your next hotel refurbishment or leisure fit out? Speak with our experienced estimation team today to discuss your project requirements, timeline, and budget.