3.2.8 Last Corridor Patterns

2.3.8 GUEST FLOOR CORRIDORS
Good practice indicates that a corridor should, if at all possible, not be over 100 ft. in length. It sometimes occurs that, because of the size of the hotel or its configuration, corridors may be longer. There are a number of hotels where corridors stretch out for over 200 ft. The architect would be well advised to introduce an interruption of some sort in his corridor planning to keep the guest from feeling as if his approach to his room were an endless path. The interruption may be by means of a change in dimension or, if the plan permits, a change in direction. The long look of a corridor may be relieved by means of appropriate lighting and decor. Where a corridor turns at right angles or at any angle, it would be well to arrange for a secondary foyer effect to give the guest a second breath, so to speak, before continuing along the corridor to his room. There is very little choice in the width of a corridor. Normally, 6
Primarily, it is a place where linen is stored and where the maids' carts are kept. We must bear in mind that each maid will handle anywhere from 12 to 15 rooms and that each maid will need a cart. The number of rooms on the floor will, therefore, determine the number of maids and, in turn, the number of carts. Aside from the space for the maids' carts, there must be a porter's closet for cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaners, pails, etc. A closed storage area should be provided for the storage of linens. In addition to the maids', porters', and linen supplies, sufficient space should be left for the storage of room-service carts. These carts will be brought to this area by the waiters after the guests have finished their meals. They may have to remain on the floor for some time waiting for the service elevator or elevators. Obviously, the service elevators will open out to this service area, so that all this activity takes place out of the sight and hearing of the hotel