Entrance

most spas will have a singular entry point from outside of the facilty alternately some facilities may have an exterior entry point as well as an internal entry coming from another section of the facility or from an adjacent space in this case, the entry experiences may be separated and may require individualized design requirements, features, and intentions objective identify the discovery well being spa by creating a memorable and dramatic entrance that invites and identifies the spa where applicable the entrance should protect and shelter guests from the elements design features prominently display the signage and iconography at the entrance ensure the signage is lit day and night create a window storefront with strong vehicular and pedestrian appeal, as required pathways into the spa should be designed tastefully to attract guests and wide enough to encourage casual entry into the space (1 82cm or 6’ 0” wide minimum) provide a non obtrusive lock down system to protect spa and retail functions during non operational hours provide adequate signage within the hotel directing guests to the spa provide weather protection with awnings, canopies, or roof structures, as required in cold weather climates consider vestibules to eliminate drafts space planning position the spa entry off of the main hotel entrance, lobby lounge and check in areas plan the space with one main guest entry point to permit employees to monitor and control access to the facilities provide dedicated fitness entrances outside of the spa as the hours of operation for these areas may differ avoid service circulation such as deliveries, laundry, and employee entrances through the arrival area objective identify the discovery well being spa by creating a memorable and dramatic entrance that invites and identifies the spa where applicable the entrance should protect and shelter guests from the elements design features prominently display the signage and iconography at the entrance ensure the signage is lit day and night create a window storefront with strong vehicular and pedestrian appeal, as required pathways into the spa should be designed tastefully to attract guests and wide enough to encourage casual entry into the space (1 82cm or 6’ 0” wide minimum) provide a non obtrusive lockdown system to protect spa and retail functions during non operational hours provide adequate signage within the hotel directing guests to the spa provide weather protection with awnings, canopies, or roof structures, as required in cold weather climates consider vestibules to eliminate drafts space planning position the spa entry off of the main hotel entrance, lobby lounge and check in areas plan the space with one main guest entry point to permit employees to monitor and control access to the facilities if a secondary entry is required from the parking or hotel, locate the entry to permit visual observation and control by the staff provide dedicated fitness entrances outside of the spa as the hours of operation for these areas may differ avoid service circulation such as deliveries, laundry, and employee entrances through the arrival area millwork and storage equipment furnishings if any, determined in conjunction with designer additional features (e g adjacent outdoor area) determined in conjunction with designer based on available space and design adjacencies