Glass door or solid door? How to choose for your hotel
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PAMIBAR Technical Editorial Team
PAMIBAR Hotel Minibars SRLS
The glass door and impulse buying
Seeing fresh, LED-illuminated products stimulates the desire to consume. Glass doors statistically increase minibar sales by lowering the psychological barrier of opening the fridge.
However, glass requires perfect internal tidiness from housekeeping. A messy minibar with a glass door conveys carelessness.
The solid door: efficiency and discretion
A closed door guarantees perfect thermal insulation, optimizing energy consumption. Moreover, the fridge disappears into the room's context, especially if equipped with wood paneling matching the furniture.
It is the preferred choice for luxury resorts aiming for a clean visual experience, without visible beverage logos.
PAMIBAR Technical Editorial Team
Article published by PAMIBAR's technical editorial team. For a project, always verify the model, technical data and installation constraints with the commercial team.
Frequently asked questions
Does a glass door make the minibar consume more energy?
Yes, glass has higher heat dispersion than the polyurethane of a solid door, marginally increasing consumption.
Can I apply a wood panel to the glass door?
No, drag hinges and full panelling are exclusively compatible with solid door models.
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