Hotels often utilize contract beds as a way to ensure the best service levels offered to customers, quality of bedroom furnishings and last but not least, to fulfill legal requirements.

Compliance with flammability standards

One of the most important aspects is the fact that all the hotel beds should conform to certain standards of flame retardant levels to meet regulations which are much higher than those set for domestic use. This is particularly important for independent hotels, that may not necessarily feel the need to purchase contract beds, or that may not know that some beds purchased within the domestic market for use in a hotel may even be illegall. Bearing these in mind, one of the first things to check is that the contract beds that your hotel will buy are compliant to British Standards. Wow! Contract supplies the complete range of Crib 5 / Source 5 Flammability standard BS7177 beds and mattresses and we are always more than happy to advice our clients if any questions arise.

Price

The next thing to consider is price. Lower price does not mean you need to compromise on quality.  Wow! Contract is offering your hotel a range of beds based on your individual requirements and needs.  Therefore, if you are a very small independent hotel or bed and breakfast, you can still get the perfect contract bed for your level of client use, but within a smaller budget.  Whereas if you are a boutique hotel with a higher level of clientele and a need to offer your customers a much more sophisticated experience, you can still get a contract bed that delivers a good night’s sleep as well as the finer elements.

Range

As a hotelier you need to choose the range of beds that you are interested in. Wow! Contract offers an amazing range of beds for the hotel and contract market. You might choose between:

• Hotel Value Range
• Hotel Luxury Range
• Pocket Spring Collection
• Memory Foam

Size

You can choose between standard UK sizes, or if you have special requirements Wow! Contract is delighted to offer your hotel bespoke sizes.

Zip and Link Beds

A zip and link bed basically allows a hotelier to sell a room as either a single, double or twin room helping to increase occupancy rates and reduce costs. The beds and mattresses link together seamlessly leaving guests with a Super King Size bed or two twin beds depending on who is staying. As well as reduced cost and increased occupancy rates your guests will benefit from a great night’s sleep with no roll together as each guest is individually supported.

Old beds disposal

Do not send your old beds and mattresses to landfill. Did you know that it takes more than 20 years for a single mattress to decompose? A more efficient and environmentally friendly way is to recycle them with our company. With Wow! Contract all of the beds and mattresses are fully stripped back to their component parts, baled and re-processed to go back into the supply chain with 100% landfill avoidance.

Queries? Please call us…we love to help! 0845 257 1590

Or visit our website: http://wowcontract.co.uk/

Impact on landfills

There are several dangers involved when disposing of mattresses into landfills.  One of them is that the mattresses create flammable air pockets and also, they can absorb hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the earth.  Furthermore, mattresses are not biodegradable and take up a major amount of landfill area.

Green alternative – Mattress recycling

While recycling mattresses is a much better alternative to dumping them, it is not as easy as it seems.  Mattresses are probably among the most difficult things to recycle. It is difficult, but not impossible.  With basic simple tools, one of our workers is able to dismantle up to 30 mattresses per day. All of the beds and mattresses are fully stripped back to their component parts, baled and re-processed to go back into the supply chain with 100% landfill avoidance. We have all the necessary licences and work on a national basis, we are happy to collect beds and mattresses from your premises or alternatively, you are more than welcome to deliver them to us in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Currently our customers include but are not limited to, Local Authorities, Hotels, Guest Houses, Care Homes, NHS, Bed Retailers, Student Accommodation providers, Bed and Mattress manufacturers and many more.

Stay aware!

We take it as our responsibility to share with all hoteliers the serious dangers of dumping mattresses into landfills and other problems it causes for our environment.  Hotel management needs to be educated on the benefits of recycling. Beds and mattresses recycling not only gives you a competitive advantage, but also cuts your costs down, encourages interest from more clients and makes your business more sustainable.

To make it even more cost effective we offer supplying and installation of new beds and mattresses in the same time when the disposal of the old ones takes place.

For more information please visit: http://wowcontract.co.uk/Recycling.aspx

Recent research has shown that the amount and the quality of sleep that students receive have a significant influence on their academic performance.  It is indicated that usually 7-8 hours of sleep will help to score significantly higher on exams. However, it is not just about the amount of time that the students sleep that influences their marks.

Well, the most important factor affecting students ability to perform well at university and also in everyday life is their lifestyle choice. Late nights spent on playing computer games, watching television, frequent night-outs, eating junk foods, they all contribute to bad sleep cycles.

However, the bed is the crucial factor. It is undoubtedly the foundation of good sleep and that’s why it has to feel comfortable. If students get up in the morning with pains or stiffness then you might find the beds you are providing a problem. Other times dust mites could be the reason for not a refreshing sleep.

These all aspects contribute to the overall quality of student life, their marks and energy to make the most out of their student experience.

Therefore if you are a student accommodation provider bear these in mind and provide students with good quality beds and mattresses. Just after Christmas there is another busy time for landlords who are busy with decorating student accommodation, as they find a number of students looking to switch accommodation or exchange students coming for one semester only.

Wow! Contract specializes in contract beds and is happy to offer you a range of mattresses tailored especially for the education sector. Our Student Value Range comprises of high quality mattresses with extra padding and comfort – ideal for student accommodation and halls of residence. Wow!

For more information on our student range visit: http://wowcontract.co.uk/ContractBedsMattresses/tabid/949/language/en-GB/Default.aspx#student

Check out the opportunity to recycle your old beds and mattresses when the installation of the new ones takes place: http://wowcontract.co.uk/Recycling.aspx

Bedbugs are small, flat, oval insects that feed solely on blood, preferably that of humans. They are usually active at night and prefer to hide close to where people sleep – especially in the crevices of the mattress, box spring, bed frame and headboard. They cannot fly, but will crawl as far as 20 feet to obtain a blood meal!

Female bedbugs might lay 200 to 500 eggs during their lifetime. When they first hatch, the bugs are about the size of a pinhead. As they grow, they molt or shed their skin five times. Before each stage of the life cycle, the bugs must have a blood meal. However, they can go for months, as many as 10 to 12, without eating,. If conditions are right, they can mature within a month – which means they can produce several generations in one year.

Have a look at this short video to see how to check if you have bed bugs:  (we don’t guarantee a good night’s sleep if you watch it just before heading to your bed!)

The government is beginning to recognize the bugs as a serious health concern. This is because the bugs have a psychological effect on people. If you think you’re sleeping with bedbugs, you are not going to sleep very well. That, in turn, can impair reflexes and contribute to other health problems.After getting rid of the bugs it can take three weeks or three months for a person to psychologically get over the infestation.

If your hotel suffered from bed bugs it is high-time to replace all the beds and mattresses – do not take a risk of any negative effects on your guests. Visit http://wowcontract.co.uk/ for the very best quality contract beds and mattresses with an unrivaled after sales support.

The greatest long-term benefit to every hotelier in every region of the UK is the strengthening of “Brand Britain”.

Although the UK has good visibility as an international destination, the Olympics will open new source markets for hoteliers to exploit in years to come.

“Brand Britain” will also be strengthened by the substantial investment into the country’s infrastructure and amenities. New and refurbished sporting venues and arenas will continue to attract visitors after the Olympics closing ceremony.

Also, the Games have regenerated parts of London that would not otherwise have been touched. For example, the Olympic Park is the transformation of 2.5sq km of industrial, contaminated land in east London and, after the Olympics, the park will create new revenue generating opportunities for nearby hoteliers.

For “Brand Britain” to be successful in the long-term, hoteliers and other tourism operators must ensure that new visitors receive a consistent, high-quality experience. Only then can the industry experience repeat custom from the games.

Already, 300 venues and suppliers have signed up to the 2012 UK Event Industry Fair Pricing and Practice Charter (FPPC), designed to ensure that pricing for the period around the 2012 Games is both consistent and reasonable.

Hotel Industry Magazine has turned to a leading brand and marketing strategist, Stuart Harrison from The Profitable Hotel Company and asked him how hoteliers can prepare themselves for the London Olympics. You can see their interview with him below:

Hotel-industry.co.uk: How should UK hoteliers prepare and position themselves for the London Olympics? 

Harrison: I think firstly, they need to consider the before-and-after impact of visitors arranging their holidays around the event itself. This may include pre and post stays and I think the impact will be felt right across the country.

Secondly, they should consider the impact of the event itself. This will be intensive in terms of occupancy and rate and most London hotels have sophisticated models in place to deal with this. For example, some are holding out and others have done deals selling all their rooms at a known price.

For the provinces this could be a “curate’s egg”. We will see high occupancies in those pockets of activity located near Olympic venues, while other areas could suffer from the lack of both domestic leisure breaks and residential meetings.

Hotel-industry.co.uk: Do you think it’s important for hoteliers to incorporate London Olympics-related ideas into their packages?

 Harrison: In terms of the “welcome mat”, clearly all hoteliers should use the occasion to create a unique atmosphere – whether directly benefiting or not. It is fundamentally important that the entire UK hotel industry recognises that it will have to step up to the plate and offer a first-class welcome to what could possibly be completely new inbound markets.

Hotel-industry.co.uk: What kind of investment is expected in the UK’s sports and leisure infrastructure as a result of the games? 

Harrison: Although there will be an increase in sporting activity post the Olympics – as witnessed by the use of tennis courts post Wimbledon – it would be folly in the economic climate to expect a whole new infrastructure of investment in facilities. In the first instance, Government will have to ensure that those facilities that had to be built for the Olympics retain a momentum within those sports.

There will be an opportunity for some hoteliers – or even wider accommodation providers such as universities – to ride a longer wave with some sports. New awareness will be built many sports and we could find certain sport-proud nations becoming a new niche market. Similarly, a regional area that has experienced significant investment for a particular sport could see a more international presence going forward – this is especially true for cycling, sailing and rowing.

Hotel-industry.co.uk: What happens after the games? Should we prepare for a decline? 

Harrison: Certainly not: we are likely to experience a long-term “halo” affect! With the UK under the spotlight, we can expect a sudden surge of interest in the country and a rise in inbound visitors.

 Hotel-industry.co.uk: 2012 presents an opportunity to the UK hospitality industry – how should we best maximise that opportunity? 

Harrison: The overall opportunity has to be grasped for the good of Brand Britain. Sadly, few people understand how to think strategically let alone invest in their product at that level of thinking. So yes, of course there are huge long-term opportunities to build on a fresh awareness of Britain as a country that has more to offer than just history.

We keep our fingers crossed for all the hoteliers to do a good job during the Olympics. Remember, that you should have already started doing the hard work in order to be successful.

Is your hotel already fully booked? If you answered yes, then it is perfect. But our company might help you to generate even more revenue. You can hire beds with us and create additional places for your guests. We will take care of everything including installation to the room of your choice and also a removal of all our beds and mattresses. Our mattresses are comfortable, breathable, hypo-allergenic and BS7177 Source 5 approved.

For more information please visit http://wowcontract.co.uk/BedHire.aspx

Christmas is just around the corner and shop windows have already started displaying Christmas goodies. People sitting at work have started to think about a relaxing Christmas and a New Year break. If your hotel offers unforgettable Christmas holidays I am sure you are very busy with the bookings now!

Is your hotel already fully booked? Do you need more beds to generate even more revenue? Thanks to our company there is no need to worry- we offer an amazing possibility to hire beds for your extra guests. We pride ourselves on offering quality contract beds for hire with unrivaled levels of service and support. We will turn up on time as agreed with the minimum of fuss, delivering beds to the room of your choice if you wish.

Whether you need a Divan bed, folding bed or metal bed we are sure to have the perfect solution. Do not hesitate anymore, contact us now. Make sure that whenever your guests recall positive memories about Christmas they will also think about an amazing time they spent at your hotel!

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IMPORTANT: If you still need to hire beds for the 2012 Olympics we encourage you to contact us without delay. We do still have capacity for bed hire during the games but we are taking enquiries and bookings on an almost daily basis – contact us now for prices and availability.

What constitutes a good sleep? The answer is not difficult. Falling asleep as soon as you’re ready and waking up when you wish to- feeling refreshed and full of energy ready for the day. What’s more? I am sure every hotelier wants their guests to remain bright, alert and happy throughout the day.

The bed is undoubtedly the foundation of good sleep. That’s why beds have to feel comfortable. If your guest gets up in the morning with pains, stiffness or irritations then he will consider the beds you are providing as a problem. Will he be willing to come back to your hotel? The answer is not that difficult to presume.

Other times hotel guests may feel their sleep was OK but not refreshing. Dust mites could be the reason. Their waste contains allergens, which can promote breathing problems and unrefreshing sleep. Pillows and duvets can contain significant amounts; under-bedding increases the levels and mattresses older than 10 years may contain significantly more. Signs of dampness, mattress age, how often it and the bedroom are cleaned, ventilation, temperature and humidity all effect allergen concentration. 

The mattresses lifespan for offering optimum support and comfort will vary depending on its quality, its frequency of use, the wear and tear it undergoes, and how well it’s been looked after.  If you are a busy hotel your mattresses are exploited every day. That’s why their quality is of such a great importance. WOW!Contract supplies hotels with the highest quality beds and mattresses with excellent prices, service and after sales support. 

So how to tell if your beds are up to scratch?

 Please think about those questions: 

• Is the bed 10 years old or more?
• Is the mattress cover torn or stained?
• When lying in bed can springs or ridges be felt beneath the surface?
• When moving in bed can creaks, crunches or other suspicious noises be heard?
• Is the divan or base uneven or sagging?
• Are the legs and castors worn out?
• Would it be embarrassing if the clients saw the bed without its covers?

More than 2 positive answers? Do not wait any further, contact us http://wowcontract.co.uk/ and we will help you choose the best mattresses!

Once you’ve bought new beds and mattresses, make arrangements to have the old ones disposed of. Don’t give it to anyone -it’s a veritable health hazard – get rid of it. How? We are happy to recycle your old beds and mattresses and replace them with the new ones in the same time. No time to hesitate- contact us today! http://wowcontract.co.uk/

We have been browsing many articles about environmental tips and sustainable solutions for hotels. They are really useful and you can find a lot of information about sustainable practices that hotels can implement.

So what shall you do? It is beneficial to educate your staff to turn off lights and turn down heating/air conditioning when rooms are unoccupied, install window film, provide guestroom recycler baskets, buy organic, fair trade, cruelty-free guest amenity products, use recycled goods, donate leftover guest amenities and many more. Why not come up with creative ways to reward hotel guests for being green?! We’ve got a great example from Crowne Plaza Hotel where a free meal is offered to guests who generate 10 watt hours of electricity on the gym bicycle! To find more valuable tips visit: http://globalstewards.org/hotel.htm.

But (as it can’t be that perfect) not even one article mentions the opportunity of recycling the old mattresses instead of sending them to landfill. Did you know that it takes over 20 years for a mattress to decompose? We do our best to make the hotels more aware of the green opportunities.  We offer a mattress recycling service and we want more and more hotels to be aware of that amazing opportunity. We collect old mattresses, strip them by hand to the component parts with all parts being re-processed and recycled. In such a way no parts of the mattress go to landfill. 100% is recycled!  So next time you think about the green solutions for your hotel, please do not forget about us and this wonderful service…

wowcontract.co.uk are deligthed to be able to announce a mattress recycling scheme is now available. The service is initially aimed at the larger accommodation providers such as hotels, student accommodation providers, local authorities, bed retailers, manufacturers and many more. The vast majority of these types of companies are still sending their mattresses to landfill and we want them to stop – NOW! And they are!!!

wowcontract.co.uk will collect the mattresses from any UK location (minimum quanitities apply) and recycle approx 96% of the raw materials.

Whilst we are not currently set up to be able to offer this service for any quanities less than 10 we are working on being able to provide a this service in the future.

For more details go to http://www.wowcontract.co.uk/Recycling.aspx

We all need to sleep and sometimes there just isn’t enough room for everyone, that’s where bed hire comes in. No need to buy expensive beds for only a few days or weeks and then have the headache of what to do with them afterwards.

The hiring of beds is an extension of our contract bed and mattress business and is proving extremely popular.

In the past bed hire has meant hiring a noisy and uncomfortable camp bed often resulting in a poor night’s sleep. WOW! Contract Beds has recognised this problem and come up with a great solution.

We will hire you a luxurious Divan Bed and Mattress that sits on a leg base resulting in a great night sleep for all concerned. WOW!

Whether you are a five star hotel, boarding school or residential establishment we have the ideal solution to your lack of beds problem.

If you do want metal contract bed frames or folding beds no problem we have those too, but if you want to hire a bed from the UK’s leading contract bed and mattress specialist then look no further.

Please go to www.wowbedhire.co.uk for more details.

Good Night…