Product & Trends Tile in Hospitality Design: Creating Beautiful, High-Performing Spaces
Nov 30, 2025Lobby
The hotel lobby is the heartbeat of a hotel, and surface materials are the foundation of the entire design. The durability of porcelain tile supports constant traffic and rolling luggage, while large-format tile, bold stone looks, or handcrafted styles help create a memorable sense of arrival. With the right tile selections, designers can establish the visual language that carries throughout the property.
Create an ombre work of art with our Melange wall tile collection. This stunning wall tile line celebrates the harmonious fusion of colors, like a sunset transitioning into night.
Guest Rooms
Guest rooms in hotels lean toward a residential feel, and wood-look or soft stone-look tile adds warmth without sacrificing performance. These materials stand up to high turnover, stay easy to care for, and blend effortlessly with carpet or other surfaces when a mixed-material layout is needed. Thoughtful tile choices help the room feel calm, comfortable, and consistent with the overall property aesthetic.
Washi porcelain floor tile embraces the subtle power of simplicity. Offered in two versatile shades—Paper and Chalk—this organic, minimalist collection uses advanced 3D printing technology to create a tactile surface that feels as natural as it looks.
Guest Baths
Hotel bathrooms rely on porcelain, ceramic, and glass tile for both beauty and function. Wall tile keeps moisture in check and simplifies cleaning, while floor tile with enhanced traction supports footing in wet areas. Coordinating color palettes from the guest room into the bath creates a cohesive, spa-like experience that feels intentional.
Portland Cliff porcelain panels by Laminam® bring a harmonious balance of form and function to hospitality spaces. Its soft, organic texture and neutral color palette create a serene atmosphere, making it ideal for spa-like hotel bathrooms. Visual Touch Technology™ brings a subtle tactile experience that follows the unique linear characteristics, intricate veining, and tonal variations of natural Portland stone for a true-to-stone feel that enhances the connection between visual beauty and touch.
Spas & Wellness Areas
Spas and wellness spaces call for materials that promote calm and withstand humidity. Tile shines here—natural stone inspirations, soothing neutrals, and tactile textures all contribute to a restorative atmosphere. Designers often use continuous tile surfaces to guide guests through the space and reinforce the overall sense of serenity.
Our Wellness Marble is a porcelain tile collection specially curated for wellness spaces and pools. This series is a poetic tribute to the serene elegance of marble, crafted to infuse tranquility into every aspect of a space.
Restaurants & Bars
Hotel restaurants need surfaces that look elevated and perform under pressure. Tile's easy maintenance and design versatility make it ideal for dining areas, bar fronts, and feature walls. Patterned tile, terrazzo looks, or textured finishes help define zones and bring personality to the overall concept while supporting daily operations.
Carbon-neutral Argent 2.0™ porcelain tile draws inspiration from the natural world, imbuing the classic Argent stone with a softened aesthetic that serves as a subtle, tonal sanctuary, grounding us in a more peaceful state of mind.
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Hotel cafés and coffee shops thrive on inviting, character-rich details. Tile adds warmth and texture along counters, backsplashes, and seating areas, helping the space feel both handcrafted and durable. With all the spills and steady foot traffic cafés endure, tile offers a long-lasting surface that stays beautiful through constant use.
Fashion meets function —Bohemian style —with this terracotta-inspired wall tile line. Cotto Moderno porcelain floor and wall tile brings forth the essence of the earth, transforming raw materials into art.
Pools
Hospitality pool areas call for surface materials that can handle full exposure to water, sunlight, and shifting outdoor conditions, which is why designers rely on exterior-rated porcelain tile and pavers for pool decks. For waterlines and pool liners, glass tile and mosaics bring a distinctive design moment—adding shimmer, color, and pattern while standing up beautifully to pool chemicals and constant moisture. Thoughtful combinations of deck tile and pool tile result in spaces that are cohesive, durable, and visually striking season after season.

Wellness Sukabumi porcelain tile plays with light and shadow, presenting hues ranging from the purest white to vibrant greens, deep blues, and the sophisticated elegance of graphite
Rooftop Bars & Amenities
Rooftop spaces at hotels demand materials that look stunning and handle the elements with ease. Porcelain tile and pavers provide the freeze-thaw stability (thanks to their low water absorption rate), UV performance, and modern style designers rely on for elevated outdoor spaces. The right tile can unify dining areas, lounges, and walkways while giving the rooftop its signature look.
Earthen 2CM porcelain pavers embrace the terrazzo movement by bringing natural warmth and a deep connection to the outdoors.
Bringing Your Hospitality Vision to Life
Tile plays a powerful role in shaping hospitality spaces, from memorable lobbies to serene spas and hardworking pool decks. The design pros at Crossville Studios™ can help you select tile and surface materials that perform beautifully in these environments while keeping the entire guest experience cohesive from first impression to final checkout. With a large selection of world-class tile collections and dedicated showrooms across the country, our tile and design pros are here to support your vision with materials that meet your aesthetic, technical, and project-timeline needs. Connect with us today.