November through February is when most hospitality owners want to give their spaces a facelift. Working with partners that can execute the vision and meet timelines is paramount. 

Wait too long and you'll be scrambling in January. Furniture is backordered, pending brand approvals and your competition is in the final stages of welcoming guests into their upgraded hotel.

Why Fall Is the Time to Get Moving

Navigating the renovation process should be led by professional teams that understand it's nuances. Design approvals, purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics will set up the installation team for success. Start now to avoid:

• No holiday shutdowns. Have confidence that you have design approvals and items purchased before holiday travelers arrive.
• Beat the shipping delays. Furniture, lighting, and casegoods all take time to manufacture and ship. Order prior to manufacturing pauses and shipping setbacks.
• Stay ahead of brand requirements. Renovations and PIPs have timeline requirements. Staring now means no last minute decisions that end up being expensive.

What’s the Process?

Here are the steps, start to finish:

1. Design & Specs – Figure out the scope, budget, and look
2. Brand Approval – Get the design signed off
3. Procurement & Manufacturing – Order and build the furniture
4. Quality Check – Make sure everything's right before it ships
5. Shipping & Delivery – Timed so it doesn't disrupt your guests
6. Support After Delivery – We're there for install and beyond

Start this in the fall, and your property's ready to shine before the holiday rush hits, without shutting down during your busiest weeks.

Don't Wait Too Long

Every month you put it off is a month closer to peak-season chaos,  rushed timelines, rushed installs, less room to fix anything that goes wrong. The hotels that start planning in the fall are the ones that walk into December looking sharp, not scrambling.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start my hotel renovation for the holidays? About 3-6 months out. That gives you enough time for design, approvals, and installation before your busiest weeks hit.

How long does a hotel renovation usually take? It depends on the scope, but most jobs take anywhere from a few months to over a year once you factor in design, approvals, manufacturing, and shipping.

Can I renovate without shutting down my hotel? Yes. With the right plan,  phased work, off-season scheduling, good project management,  most hotels stay open the whole time.

What happens if I start too close to the holidays? You end up rushing. Steps get skipped, materials take longer to arrive, and the renovation can spill into your busiest, most profitable weeks.

Ready to get your property holiday-ready? Contact JMHS today and let's get your renovation timeline started.