Projects
Street Vibe Staff Canteen at The Grand Hotel
Overview
RFM Group Transforms Unused Basement at the Grand Hotel in Brighton into a Modern Staff Canteen and Relaxation Area
The Grand Hotel in Brighton, a renowned and historic landmark, is synonymous with elegance and luxury. However, its basement level, an underutilised space, was in need of transformation to better serve the staff who support the hotel’s daily operations. Recognising the importance of providing employees with a functional and enjoyable space to relax and rejuvenate, the management of the Grand Hotel decided to convert the unused basement into a staff canteen and relaxation area with a modern street art feel.
The RFM Group, known for its comprehensive property and facilities management services, was entrusted with the task of carrying out the fit-out project. The goal was to breathe new life into the basement while incorporating elements that reflect contemporary design trends and provide a welcoming environment for the staff.
Our approach
The fit-out works conducted by RFM Group involved several stages of construction and design. Each phase was meticulously planned and executed to ensure that the final space met the hotel’s standards of quality and aesthetics. The key works carried out were:
- Strip Out of Existing Partition Walls and Doors
- Build Up of Floor Structure in Certain Areas
- Bespoke Built Breakfast Bar
- New Ceiling Grid
- New Flooring Throughout
- New Lighting Throughout
Industry
Hospitality
Sector
Hotel
Project Value
£50,000
Project Timescale
3 weeks
Outcome
The completed project resulted in a vibrant and functional staff canteen and relaxation area that exceeded the expectations of the Grand Hotel management. The transformed space not only provides a comfortable environment for staff to unwind but also promotes interaction and fosters a sense of community among employees.
Feedback from staff members has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the new space as a significant improvement in their working environment. The addition of street art elements has also given the area a unique identity, distinguishing it from typical canteen spaces and reinforcing the Grand Hotel’s commitment to creativity and innovation.
RFM Group’s successful fit-out project at the Grand Hotel in Brighton stands as a testament to their expertise in delivering high-quality transformations that respect heritage while embracing modern design principles.
David Segelman, The Grand Hotel
“We have always found their workmanship to be of the highest quality coupled with a great value non contractual approach and an unrivalled ‘can do’ attitude, I would have no hesitation in recommending RFM.
Their latest project at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, involved the conversion of a disused part of the building into the most fantastic staff canteen. Despite a short project programme and even tighter budget constraints, RFM managed to deliver not only a fantastic facility for our staff, but with minimal issues either operationally or financially.
To say the space has been well received would be an understatement, something the Grand’s staff will always appreciate.”
