Design Of A Guest House
Abstract
For the fact that there are human activities and social functions that always take place within Enugu capital, there is need to establish a hospitality institutions, for instance Guest House. This project aims at proffering solution to the establishment of Guest House. In order to achieve this, some research work was carried out. The research work is aimed at realizing a good architectural design for a Guest House. The work comprises of five chapters. Chapter one is the introduction, chapter two deals on the related literature and history of a Guest House in Enugu. While chapter three deals on method of research and case study while carrying out the design. Chapter four discusses the plan guide (tools that will guide in the actual design of the Guest House. Finally, chapter five summaries the result of the research work which forms the conclusions
Chapter One
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
A guest house (also guesthouse) is a kind of lodging. In some parts of the word a guest house is similar to a hostel, bed and breakfast, or inn whereas in other parts of the world (such as for example the Caribbean), guest houses are a type of inexpensive hotel like lodging. In still others, it is a private home which has been converted for the exclusive use of guest accommodation. The owners usually lives in an entirely separated area within the property and the guest house may serve as a form of lodging business.
In some areas of the world, guest houses are the only kind of accommodation available for visitors who have no local relatives to say with. Among the features which distinguish a guest house from a hotel, bed and breakfast, or inn is the lack of a full-time staff. Bed and breakfasts are usually family owned, with the family living on the premises. Hotels maintain a staff presence 24hours a day and 7days a week, whereas a guest house has a more limited staff presence. Because of limited staff presence, check in at a guest is often by appointment. An inn also usually has restaurant attached.
Guesthouses are a type of lodging and accommodation for tourists, both local and international in their various destinations. Good guesthouse management ensures the provision of clean, safe and comfortable accommodation that satisfies the needs of their guests. Good guesthouses and lodging are an important part of a tourist destination.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
The research intends to proffer solution to the following problems:
Lack of venues for the masses to hold their social functions.
Lack of accommodations that have the qualities of a home
The unavailability of standard facilities in Guest house found in Enugu.
Irregularity in the classification of Guest house by average Nigeria.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The aim of this project is to create a comfortable and appealing accommodation for guests. This is done through the provision of:-
Basic standard facilities needed in Guest house.
Environment that is conducive for the occupants.
Individual requirement such as entertainment, exercise and relaxation.
1.6 Significance of the Study
As a result of the activities that normally take place in Enugu capital, there is the need to provided hospitality facilities for travelers coming into the state.
It is the intention of this researcher to create awareness on the importance for developing a guest house in an area.
Provision of the facilities for transaction of business, for meeting and conference, for recreation and entertainment.
As an important employer of labour
Development of local economy of the area it is located due to being an attraction for visitors
This study will be of immense benefit to other researchers who intend to know more on this study and can also be used by non-researchers to build more on their research work. This study contributes to knowledge and could serve as a guide for other study.
1.7 Scope of the Study
This study is on the design of a guest house.
1.8 Limitations of the study
The demanding schedule of respondents at work made it very difficult getting the respondents to participate in the survey. The researcher is a student and therefore has limited time as well as resources in covering extensive literature available in conducting this research.
Financial constraint: Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
Time constraint: The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.
Finally, the researcher is restricted only to the evidence provided by the participants in the research and therefore cannot determine the reliability and accuracy of the information provided.
1.9 Definition of Terms
Design:
To create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise, contrive design a system for tracking inventory.
Guest House:
A guest house (also guesthouse) is a kind of lodging. … In still others, it is a private home which has been converted for the exclusive use of lodging
Chapter Five
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
The purpose of this study was to examine the designs of a guess hotel.
The objectives of the study were to;
Basic standard facilities needed in Guest house.
Environment that is conducive for the occupants.
Individual requirement such as entertainment, exercise and relaxation.
