How the budget ranges work

The per-key ranges reflect typical guest room FF&E spend by chain scale, the same order of magnitude hotel consultancies publish in capex studies. They are planning ranges for feasibility and early procurement conversations, not a substitute for a priced FF&E schedule. Brand mandates, custom casegoods, and freight timing move real budgets by double-digit percentages in either direction.

The category split shows where the money actually goes: casegoods and seating together are roughly half the guest room budget. That is the part of the budget we quote directly. For the procurement process itself, see the FF&E procurement guide, and for public-area seating budgets use the furniture cost calculator.

Common questions

How much does hotel FF&E cost per room?

Guest room FF&E typically runs $4,000 to $7,000 per key for economy properties, $8,000 to $13,000 for midscale, $15,000 to $25,000 for upscale full-service, and $30,000 to $55,000 or more for luxury and custom boutique work. Public spaces (lobby, dining, meeting rooms) usually add 20 to 30% on top of the guest room total.

What is included in an FF&E budget?

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment that are not part of the building itself: casegoods (beds, dressers, desks, nightstands), seating, mattresses and bedding, lighting, window treatments, artwork and decor, and carpet where it is procured as FF&E. Construction, millwork attached to the building, and operating supplies (OS&E) are budgeted separately.

How is a renovation FF&E budget different from new build?

Soft-goods-led renovations that keep casegoods and replace seating, bedding, window treatments, and decor typically run 60 to 70% of an equivalent new-build FF&E budget. Full scope renovations that replace casegoods approach new-build numbers.

What percentage of hotel FF&E goes to furniture?

Casegoods plus seating is usually 45 to 50% of the guest room FF&E budget, which is why furniture sourcing decisions (import vs domestic, custom vs standard lines) drive the budget more than any other category.

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