Minibar hotel

Should I charge for minibar drinks in my hotel?

This is a real question because in some high-end hotels where the room rate is already significant, some guests may find it "inappropriate" or even "mercantile" to charge a few euros for half a bottle of water or a soda taken from the minibar...
It may therefore be justified not to charge for certain drinks within a limit to be defined or to provide "minimal refreshments" in the room in relation to the price of your hotel room.

The minibar brings satisfaction or negative experience...

Yes, the presence of a minibar generally strengthens your hotel's image, but for this experience to be positive, you must be careful not to fall into the strategy of the minibar becoming a piggy bank... Currently, offering a minimum of free consumption at least when the customer takes charge of the hotel room or on certain types of consumption will have a minimal impact on your profitability but a very positive impact on the customer's final opinion...
Remember that a hotelier's job is to welcome guests in the best possible conditions and not necessarily to make money from drinks sales...

Origin Country of manufacture

The country that primarily manufactures minibars, like many other household appliances, is, of course, the Asian continent. As a result, the "brands" that offer minibars only "master" a manufacturing specification, at best.
In most cases, these brands only "brand" a standard product distributed worldwide under several names.
This is why Voussert offers you a historic brand leader in the hotel industry like JVD but also products directly sourced from factories and on which we provide quality after-sales service.

The characteristics of a minibar

The size of the minibar
As its name suggests, a minibar is small enough to fit into a room. The goal is to provide a complementary service, not a substitute for the hotel bar.
Mini bar energy consumption:
Opt for an energy-efficient minibar. This helps reduce operational costs and minimize the hotel's environmental footprint. Models with an A++ energy rating are particularly recommended.
Mini bar noise level, be careful!
Minibar noise can disturb guests' sleep. Choose a quiet model, ideally one with a thermoelectric cooling system, which is generally quieter than compressor systems.