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The renovation intelligence blog
Why the date a hotel was last renovated tells you more than its star rating — for guests who book and the suppliers who renovate.
Guests · 5 min read
Why renovation year matters when booking a hotel
Booking.com shows stars. HotelChrono shows renovation years. Here's why the date a hotel was last renovated tells you more about your stay than its star rating.
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Suppliers · 6 min read
How FF&E suppliers find hotel renovation leads
Hotel renovation project leads are won before the tender is public. Here's how FF&E suppliers and contractors identify which hotels are about to renovate — and reach out first.
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Guests · 5 min read
How often do hotels renovate? The renovation cycle explained
Hotels renovate on a predictable rhythm. Here's the typical hotel renovation cycle — soft refurbishments, full renovations and what forces the timing.
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Guests · 4 min read
What is the Chrono Score? How to read hotel freshness
The Chrono Score is a 1–10 freshness rating for hotels, based on when a property was built and last renovated — separate from its star rating. Here's how to read it.
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