Generators for Hotels and Accommodation Facilities

Product Description

In a hotel, electrical power supports services that guests need around the clock: lighting, climate control, water supply, communications and room access. An outage can affect guest comfort, reception and restaurant operations, or an event in progress. Industrial backup generators help maintain priority services when utility power becomes unavailable, limiting disruption to the guest experience.

Which services need to be maintained during an outage?

The solution is configured according to the hotel’s size, available facilities and desired level of continuity. A city hotel, a remote guesthouse and a resort with a restaurant, spa and conference rooms have different requirements.

Depending on the design, priority loads may include:

• Reception and communications: equipment for managing reservations, checking guests in, telephone services and the local network.
• Lighting and access: selected circuits in guest rooms and common areas, access control and security systems.
• Water supply and heating systems: pumps, controls and electrical equipment needed to operate these services.
• Refrigeration and kitchen equipment: food storage systems and equipment essential to meal services.
• Ventilation and air conditioning: systems serving priority areas, within the allocated backup capacity.

Having a generator does not automatically mean that all facilities receive power. Priorities must be clearly defined, including for larger loads such as spa facilities, laundry equipment and electric cooking appliances.

How is a generator sized for a hotel?

Power demand varies with occupancy, season and the activities taking place. Consumption on a typical day may differ from that during full occupancy, extreme temperatures and simultaneous events.

Sizing must start with the loads that will actually operate on backup power and the most demanding operating scenarios. The assessment considers pump and compressor starting requirements, simultaneous demand and the equipment connection sequence. Connecting loads in stages can reduce the demand placed on the generator.

For IT equipment and control systems that cannot tolerate the starting and transfer interval, UPS systems can provide immediate continuity. The generator then supports longer periods of operation, depending on available fuel and refuelling arrangements.

Noise and location influence guest comfort

At an accommodation facility, generator operation must also be assessed for night-time use. Selecting an acoustic enclosure, controlling vibration and positioning the equipment appropriately help limit the impact on guest rooms, terraces and neighbouring properties.

Exhaust routing must account for windows, air intakes and occupied areas. The installation must also allow adequate generator cooling and access for maintenance and refuelling.

Preparing for peak season and busy periods

Checking the system before the tourist season or major events helps identify problems in advance. Tests must assess generator starting, automatic transfer and the connection of loads included in the design.

Maintenance is planned with the property manager, taking occupancy and service schedules into account. Starting batteries, fuel, cooling and automatic controls require periodic checks, even if the generator has rarely been used.

Best Tools solutions for hotels and accommodation facilities

Best Tools Company provides Rehlko industrial generators and backup power solutions tailored to hotels, guesthouses and resorts, from consultancy and configuration to delivery and commissioning.

Ongoing support includes preventive maintenance contracts, periodic inspections, load testing and service interventions, delivered through its technical team and nationwide network of mobile service units. Rental solutions are also available for temporary requirements.

Contact the Best Tools team to configure a backup power solution tailored to your accommodation facility.