Where should a hotel put its wayfinding signs? A case study at Salamis Bay Conti

The correct place for a directional sign is just before the point where the guest chooses their path. The facility map explains the general location; the arrow at the intersection indicates the next step. When loading both tasks onto the same board, even a simple turn requires stopping to read the entire facility.

What question does the map answer?

On Salamis Bay Conti's guest map, service points are numbered over an aerial photograph, making it ideal for answering 'Where am I? Which side of the facility is my destination?' The totem at the entrance has a narrower task: distinguishing several destinations based on the driver's approach direction. In the portfolio, you can view the totem separately with its site photo and the proposed new surface.

Read the corridor sign from a guest’s perspective

When viewing the site photo of the spa corridor, first examine where the wall is seen. Fitting restaurant names onto the wall alone is insufficient. If two targets face the same direction, grouping them under one reading line aids comprehension; in the initial distinction, showing truly separate routes simplifies reading. Writing a name differently on the map, totem, and corridor can make even the correct reading seem suspicious.

Perform a simple proof before launch: tell someone unfamiliar with the hotel a single goal and mark where they hesitate first. That is often where a new signage is needed. Explore the map and wayfinding work for Salamis Bay Conti..

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