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Hotels’ Bathtub Refinishing – Hotel Bathtub Repair and Resurfacing Saves Money
January 31, 2012 | 
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Hotels bathtub refinishing or hotels bathtub resurfacing when combined with tub repairs, save many hotels money in their total bathroom renovation. With bathtub refinishing, old dingy, dull bathtubs can be refinished at a fraction of the cost of tub replacement. Hotels are saving up to 80% of the cost of bathtub replacement by repairing and resurfacing their bathtubs. Such savings are welcome by many in the hospitality industry who are cutting costs in renovation and maintenance. Others hotel owners still, are not sure whether bathtub refinishing is better than bathtub replacement.
Bathtub refinishing Vs Bathtub replacement
Not every bathtub can be refinished. Some will have to end up in the landfills while others can be resurfaced. Bathtub replacement is expensive and messy. Here are the reasons:
Older bathtubs are not the same size as the new ones made today. That poses a problem in trying to get the tub fit into the exact same spot as the old tub. New bathtubs may be bought for less than $300, but the total price for complete replacement may run up to $2000. Walls have to be demolished and tiles may have to be replaced. In addition, a plumber, a tile setter and perhaps an electrician will be needed in order to put the fixtures back together. Another problem with tub replacement is that the old tub, tiles and walls end up at the landfills.
Bathtub resurfacing saves time because it is completed in a day and the tub can be used 24 hours or 48 hours later depending on the coating used by the refinishing company. The whole bathtub restoration process is done in the bathroom and there is no trip to the landfills. The price runs between $250 and $450. With volume discount, hotels get considerable savings.
Bathtub Repairs
Bathtubs, sinks, or showers with cracks, chips, burns or dings can be repaired and resurfaced instead of a complete tub refinishing or replacement. Smoking rooms in many hotels have cigarette burns. These burns can be repaired and refinished instead of replacing the whole tub. During new construction, bathtubs are chipped and cracked. New construction tub repairs save contractors money instead of replacing a new tub simply because it has a chipped surface.
Other Bathtub Resurfacing and Repair Services
o Repair of rusts, cracks, leaks, and chips.
o Refinishing of porcelain, fiberglass, cultured marble, and tile.
o Installation of safety strips – to reduce the risk of slip and fall.
o Sink repairs and refinishing.
Why bathtub refinishing is better than replacing:
o Hotels save up to 80% over the cost of tub replacement
o Tubs look good in just days, not weeks.
o No old fixtures end up at the landfills.
o Refinished bathtubs can last up to 15 years.
Bathtub refinishing saves money, time and the environment. If your hotel is serious about saving money in this depressed market, contact your friendly, professional bathtub refinishing company.
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Bali’s Top 5 Luxury Hotels
Luxury is the hallmark of Bali accommodation, and few places on earth boast a greater density of world class hotels.
Samaya Bali, Ubud.
Located on the banks of Ayung River, tranquility and seclusion are key here. Private villas – each with its own pool, gazebo and garden – overlook either the river or terraced rice paddies. Visitors give high marks for personalized service that isn’t overbearing. Though not as secluded, Samaya Bali at Seminyak, in Bali’s crowded beachfront area is also highly rated.
Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Ubud
Located on what was once the private estate of a French art collector, the Chedi Club blends the glamour of old Bali with the elegance of modern Asia. Accommodations include suites, pool villas, and spa villas. Each pool villa has a private pool, while each spa villa comes with a sauna, cold plunge pool, morning massage and afternoon spa treatment. Complimentary afternoon cocktails, a large swimming pool, spa center and fitness club make guests yearn to stay.
Komaneka, Ubud
The four Komaneka hotels in Ubud all rank among Bali’s most luxurious. Komaneka at Bisma offers pool villas and spa facilities in a jungle setting abundant with birds and butterflies. Komaneka at Tanggayuda enjoys a secluded setting overlooking the Oos River, while Komaneka at Monkey Forest melds the graceful simplicity of traditional Balinese dwellings with modern luxuries. The new Komaneka at Rasa Sayang, along Monkey Forest Road, puts guests in the heart of contemporary shopping, restaurants, and culture.
Viceroy Bali, Ubud
The recently remodeled Viceroy Bali offers luxury villas in a rural setting. With just 15 suites, the hotel has the feel of a mountain hideaway, with views looking out over cascading tropical forests and the Petanu River gorge. Villas are sumptuous, featuring spacious rooms, air conditioning, marble floors. Facilities include a spa and fitness center while he house restaurant features French cuisine and a good wine cellar.
Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bukit
At the southern tip of Bali, atop cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort features elegant villas with private pools and cabanas and a central pavilion that juts dramatically out over the sea. As one might expect from this resort-rich area, the emphasis is on camaraderie rather seclusion, and amenities include business facilities, two restaurants, a spa and 50-meter infinity pool seems to lead straight to the sea.
No matter where you stay, there’s bound to be a Bali accommodation that will make your vacation unforgettable experience in the land of the gods.
Hotels – Romantic Holidays
With Valentines’ day just around the corner, many will be looking to shell out on special gifts and gestures for their partners.
Going on holiday over the Valentine’s Day period offers the chance to get away from the everyday with their loved one – be it a romantic weekend, or for those wishing to pay a little more, a holiday in an exotic location.
Whether you’re looking to get away on a long trip or short stays in luxurious hotels during a city break, there are plenty of destinations and packages available. From cottages in the countryside, short city breaks in Europe and the United States to exotic beach holidays in the Caribbean.
City breaks are popular packages for those wishing to get away for Valentine’s Day. Traditional favourites include Paris, Venice and Rome – offering a touch of European grandeur and romantic settings.
And with more cheap flights to European destinations from UK airports now on offer, these romantic locations are now within easy reach.
There are also plenty of hotels in Britain which offer special packages around the Valentine holiday, offering couples the opportunity to enjoy romantic short breaks in picturesque settings – with some hotels offering candlelit dinner and champagne.
Popular destinations around the UK include the Lake District and Scotland, where you can find a wide range of holiday cottages. These traditional dwellings offer couples the chance to escape everyday and spend some time together.
Hidden away within picturesque woodland and lakeside locations, allowing the opportunity for romantic walks (weather permitting of course) and with some offering spa facilities, couples can get away, relax and enjoy the romanticism that Valentines’ Day brings.