subject: Consider Installing a Dumbwaiter in Your Bed and Breakfast [print this page] Consider Installing a Dumbwaiter in Your Bed and Breakfast
If you own a bed and breakfast or are considering opening one then you must know about the numerous stairs in the charming old houses they are typically in. Running up and down these stairs all day to serve guests is not only tiring, but also time consuming. Installing a dumbwaiter can cut back on having to scale the stairs as often, therefore cutting back on time wasted and the risk of injury.
You may think that there isn't a huge risk in of injury while walking up stairs but if you are carrying large trays of breakfast food you have to focus on the food not spilling and may misstep, causing you to fall. With a dumbwaiter you merely have to put the food inside, hit a button and it will arrive at the second floor for an employee to easily deliver it.
Some may argue that putting an elevator into a bed and breakfast could effectively do the same thing as a dumbwaiter. But many people visit bed and breakfast inns because of their old world charm, which an elevator would take away from. Dumbwaiters date back to the 19th century and will be able to add that little extra something to the experience of visitors.
By using a dumbwaiter in your bed and breakfast you are able to save a great deal of time, leaving time for customer service. And you must not just think about delivering food with your dumbwaiter. You would also be able to deliver daily newspapers, dry cleaning, and a variety of other necessties to your patrons without a problem. Dumbwaiters could also be useful for your guests and prevent them from having to take repeated trips up and down the stairs. Guests could send their used place settings or anything else they want to get rid of down the dumbwaiter saving time for all parties involved.
When you do select a dumbwaiter for your bed and breakfast it is important to purchase one that meets your needs, both size wise and cosmetically. Some dumbwaiters can only hold 75 pounds, while others may hold 250 pounds. So if you're planning on sending more than breakfast up the dumbwaiter you may want to invest in a larger one. Dumbwaiters also come in a variety of wood species to match your personal style.
