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Typical Hotel Kitchenette Dimensions (Hospitality Standards Guide)

1. Overall Kitchenette Size

Most hotel kitchenettes are compact but functional:

• Width: 60" – 120" (5 ft – 10 ft)
• Depth: 24" (standard base cabinet depth)
• Height: 84" – 96" (floor to top of upper cabinets or soffit)

👉 Common configurations:

• Compact (Select-Service): 60" – 72" wide
• Mid-Range (Extended Stay): 72" – 96" wide
• Full Kitchenette (Suites): 96" – 120"+ wide

2. Base Cabinets (Casegoods)

• Depth: 24"
• Height: 34 ½" (before countertop)
• Toe Kick: 4" – 4 ½" high, 3" deep

👉 Typical layout:

• Sink base: 30" – 36"
• Drawer base: 12" – 18"
• Appliance base (cooktop/fridge): 24" – 36"

3. Countertop

• Height: 36" (industry standard)
• Depth: 25" – 26" (includes overhang)
• Thickness: 1" – 2"

👉 Materials often used:

• Quartz (most common in hotels)
• Solid surface
• Laminate (budget properties)

4. Upper Cabinets

• Depth: 12" – 15"
• Height: 24" – 36"
• Mounting Height:
  • 18" clearance above countertop

5. Refrigerator Space

• Undercounter fridge:
  • Width: 24"
  • Height: 32" – 34"
• Full-height fridge (extended stay):
  • Width: 28" – 33"
  • Height: 60" – 70"

6. Microwave / Microwave Cabinet

• Standard microwave size:
  • 20" – 24" W × 12" – 14" H × 16" – 20" D
• Often placed:
  • In upper cabinet
  • Built into tall unit
  • Over countertop

7. Cooktop / Cooking Area

• 2-burner cooktop:
  • Width: 12" – 15"
• Electric range (larger suites):
  • Width: 24"

👉 Clearance:

• Minimum 12" – 15" landing space beside cooktop

8. Sink & Faucet

• Sink size:
  • 15" – 25" wide (single bowl typical)
• Sink base cabinet:
  • 30" – 36"

9. Backsplash

• Height: 4" (standard) or full-height (18")
• Materials: tile, quartz slab, laminate panel

10. Clearance & Accessibility

• Walkway clearance (in-room):
  • Minimum 36" in front of kitchenette
• ADA considerations (if applicable):
  • Counter height: 34" max
  • Knee clearance: 27" high
  • Reach range: 15" – 48"

11. Typical Layout Examples

A. Linear Kitchenette (Most Common)

• 72" – 96" wide
• All appliances + cabinets in one line

B. L-Shaped Kitchenette (Suites)

• 96" – 120"+ total
• Adds prep space and storage

C. Galley Style (Rare in hotels)

• Two parallel counters
• Used in large suites

12. Brand-Level Guidelines (Generalized)

• Economy hotels: minimal kitchenette or none
• Mid-scale (e.g., extended stay): compact with microwave + fridge
• Upscale extended stay: full kitchenette with cooktop + storage

Pro Tips for Hospitality Projects

• Use durable laminates or quartz for long lifecycle
• Integrate USB + power outlets in backsplash
• Design for easy housekeeping access
• Ensure PIP compliance for branded hotels
• Standardize modules for faster manufacturing