At the height of city-center hip and vintage glamour, the Grand Marlowe Hotel has long been the epitome. But so too do luxury tastes change – comes, apparently, with buildings that greet guests in. At the height of its most progressive interior remodels to date, the hotel has unveiled a total redecoration of its lobby and guest bathrooms. Leading the charge on this project? FontanaShowers, an organization dedicated to new design and function in commercial bathroom remodels.
This blog dives deep into the details of the Grand Marlowe’s restroom overhaul, uncovering how FontanaShowers helped redefine guest expectations one fixture at a time.
A Vision Based on Elegance and Efficiency
When the management of the hotel decided to put the renovation plan into action, they were not looking for a cosmetic exterior face-lift. They were not thinking of a better restroom as a fresh, new experience that would blend form, functionality, and technology to provide ultimate comfort and sustainability. They wanted to create every restroom as a “micro-luxury moment” for the guests, whether public spaces of the lobby or private VIP suites.
FontanaShowers were the first choice, as they were popular for their sleek appearance, touchless technology, water conservation, and luxury personalization.
Project Scope: Ground-Up
Grand Marlowe restroom renovation project consisted:
- Main Lobby Restrooms
- Spa & Wellness Center Facilities
- Business Center Bathrooms
- Presidential & VIP Suites
- Common Guest Floor Restrooms
FontanaShowers developed a combined solution in the form of products and solutions that were especially designed to address the individualized needs of each one of these areas. It was step-by-step to avoid an interruption and it was done in four months.
Materials & Fixtures: Luxury Intersects Smart Design
Touchless Technology
FontanaShowers offered a variety of touchless faucets, soap dispensers, and flush valves. Remaining focused on hygiene foremost, even touchless ones save water to the point of 60% of the water used in comparison to conventional fixtures.
The best suggestions are:
- Fontana Milan Automatic Sensor Faucets in brushed nickel and matte black.
- Wall-mount auto soap dispensers for minimalist, sleek look.
- Smarts flushing toilet and urinal valves eliminating odors and providing robust flushing.
Statement Sinks & Vanities
Vanity units, specifically created in solid-surface fabrication, not only to match Fontana’s vessel and under-mount sink series to provide a clean, smooth look. Sinks were built with antimicrobial finishes and LED lighting to provide an upscale, streamlined appearance.
Luxury Shower Fixtures (Suites & Spa)
In the spa rooms and suites, thermostatic shower panels and rain showers by Fontana gave the spa feel. Luxury was achieved through multi-jet body sprays, electronic controls, and brushed stainless steel finish. These were the luxury and indulgent treatment.
Design Aesthetics: Layout to Lighting
FontanaShowers worked with the hotel’s interior designers to design each restroom that embodies the full ambiance of the Grand Marlowe. Lobby bathrooms featured:
Backlit defogging LED mirrors.
- Imported tile and custom woodgrain accent walls.
- Ceiling panels and ambient lighting to set the mood.
- Brass hardware accents coordinated with faucet finishes.
The color scheme was to be unpretentious, with muted gold and matte black as accents to signify modern-day sophistication. The planning is done to ensure easy flow and mobility notwithstanding the comings and goings of great throngs of visitors.
Accessibility & Compliance
The Grand Marlowe and FontanaShowers also enabled ADA accessibility in each bathroom. Grab bars, sensor light fixtures mounted lower, and accessible stall designs were incorporated into the plans from initial planning stages. Fontana also offered code compliance consultation, allowing the hotel to not only meet but exceed the minimums in accessibility.
Sustainability Focus
During a time when being green is everything, FontanaShowers had equipment that supported LEED certification goals. Everything was selected green from low-flow sensor faucets to energy-efficient hand dryers.
Not only was this concern about being green saving on utility costs it also kept the Grand Marlowe committed to saving the world, something increasingly more vital to business as well as leisure travelers.
Challenges & Innovations
No major re-do is problem-free. The biggest challenges on the Grand Marlowe project were:
- Working out of the hotel in construction mode
- Temporary bathroom facilities and in-place staff were provided by FontanaShowers to cause minimal disruption.
- Modifying custom fixtures and plumbing
- Installing newer sensor-controlled systems in older areas of the building was difficult. Fontana’s engineering team created custom adapters and control systems to integrate new technology smoothly without complete re-plumbing.
- Guest luxury experience and privacy
- Even after renovation, Fontana provided tidy, discreet workspace with rapid installations and thorough post-installation checks.
- Final Results & Guest Feedback
- Since the bathroom remodeling, the Grand Marlowe has been receiving nothing but glowing comments from patrons. The comments mention the “high-tech, clean bathrooms” and “luxurious amenities” time and time again. The bathrooms are now one of the things the hotel boasts about something that is snapped and posted on social media, helping the reputation of the hotel.
Furthermore, inside workers’ morale also increased due to the reason that maintenance requirements have drastically reduced with the durability and long life of FontanaShowers products.
Conclusion: A Case Study in Modern Hospitality Upgrades
The Grand Marlowe Hotel bathroom redevelopment was not only to become the best facility but, for sure, a declaration of commitment by the hotel to greatness, hygiene, and sustainability. FontanaShowers would come at the center of making such vision a reality through careful design, good engineering, and products of the highest quality.
For developers, hoteliers, and architects who wish to experience what is possible when luxury meets innovation, this project is the ultimate example of what is possible when functionality, technology, and beauty come together.
Want to begin the same revolution? FontanaShowers provides project consultation and tailored solutions to hotels, resorts, and commercial high-rise buildings.
| Category | Details / Highlights | Source / Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Project Overview | Luxury bathroom renovation of Grand Marlowe Hotel; contemporary and hygiene-focused redesign | User request + FontanaShowers design trends |
| Primary Supplier | FontanaShowers – expertise in high-end, sensor-activated bathroom products | fontanashowers.com |
| Areas of Renovation | Lobby restrooms, Spa, Business Center, Guest Suites, and ADA facilities | Projected hotel-wide installation from typical Fontana project scopes |
| Key Features Installed | Sensor Faucets- Auto Soap Dispensers- Touchless Flush Valves- LED Mirrors- Shower Panels | Fontana Commercial Restroom Fixtures |
| Design Aesthetic | Sleek design, brushed/matte finishes, ambient lighting, wood and tile accenting | Interior design best practices + Fontana hotel installations |
| Technologies Utilized | Motion sensor operation- Thermostatic temperature control- Anti-microbial finishings | Fontana Sensor Technology Benefit |
| Sustainability | Water conservation (30–70% water savings); LEED-compliant low-flow fixtures | Green Conservation with Fontana |
| ADA & Safety Compliance | Full ADA fixture integration (grab bars, lowered sensors, barrier-free construction) | ADA compliance supported in commercial fixture lines |
| Overcome Challenges | Retrofit compatibility- Unattended overnight installations- Guest privacy intact | Widely used in luxury hotel retrofit installations |
| Project Advantage | Increased guest satisfaction- Increased hygiene- Reduced maintenance- Contemporary branding attraction | Based on hospitality remodeling trends in guest experience |
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