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Notes for owners.
Short, practical articles on rooms, pricing and guests, for owners of small hotels and rental buildings.
Why Small Hotels Lose Money to Booking Sites (and How to Stop It)
Booking sites bring guests, but they take a big cut. Five ways a small hotel can win more direct bookings.
Read →How Much Does a Hotel Room Refresh Cost in 2026?
What a small hotel can expect to pay to refresh a room, what is included, and how fast it pays back.
Read →Franchise, Management Company or Going Alone: What Is Best for a Small Hotel?
Three ways to run a small independent hotel, compared on cost, control and results.
Read →The 7-Year Rule: When to Replace Your Hotel Mattresses
Old mattresses hurt reviews more than almost anything. How to know when it is time to replace them.
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