About Illyrian Hotel – a seasonal property in a high-intensity coastal market
Illyrian Hotel is a seasonal hospitality property located in Ksamil, Albania, operating in a market defined by sharp occupancy peaks and rapid guest turnover. During the summer months, the hotel experiences continuous demand, with housekeeping teams working under strict time constraints to prepare rooms for incoming guests.
In such an environment, laundry operations are not merely a background function. Bed linen, towels, and wellness textiles must circulate quickly and consistently. Management recognized early on that linen quality and availability directly affect guest perception, particularly in a competitive seaside destination where expectations are high. As the hotel management explains, “In the high season, everything depends on timing. Linen needs to be ready when rooms need to be turned over.”
As occupancy increased year after year, the limitations of external laundry services became increasingly visible.
The challenge – maintaining control during seasonal peaks
Operating in a highly seasonal market means facing extreme fluctuations in volume. During peak summer months, laundry demand rises dramatically, while turnaround times become shorter and less forgiving.
External laundry providers struggled to keep pace with the hotel’s operational rhythm. Delivery schedules were not always aligned with housekeeping needs, and flexibility was limited during the busiest days. This created uncertainty in daily planning and placed additional pressure on staff. As management emphasizes, “For us, laundry isn’t just a support function. During the season, it determines how smoothly the hotel can operate.”
The hotel required an in-house solution capable of handling large daily volumes of bed linen and towels, delivering professional wash quality, efficient drying, and consistent finishing without complicating everyday workflows.
The solution – a complete in-house setup aligned with daily workflow
To meet these requirements, Illyrian Hotel invested in a fully equipped professional in-house laundry system designed for intensive seasonal use.
Delivered equipment:
The stacked configuration of the LG Professional Giant washer and dryer allows both machines to operate within just 1 m2 of floor space, optimizing the available laundry room area. Despite their compact footprint, the machines are engineered for stable performance under high daily loads.
The washer ensures consistent cleaning results across repeated cycles, while the dryer supports the capacity of the washer and dries the loads efficiently and reliably. Together, they create a balanced workflow that matches the pace of housekeeping. The addition of a flatwork ironer ensures uniform finishing of sheets and larger linen items, reinforcing presentation standards that matter in hospitality environments.
What ultimately influenced the decision was reliability under pressure. As the hotel notes, “What mattered was that the system works reliably, day after day, even when everything is running at full capacity.”
The result – predictable linen cycles during peak season
With the in-house laundry fully operational, Illyrian Hotel gained complete control over its linen cycle. Washing, drying, and ironing now follow a predictable rhythm aligned directly with housekeeping needs, allowing faster room turnover and reducing operational disruptions.
Staff benefit from clearer workflows and reduced dependency on external schedules, while management can adjust production immediately when occupancy increases. As they explain, “Having everything in-house changed the season for us. We can react immediately when demand increases.” The addition of the flatwork ironer ensures neatly finished linens ready for immediate use, supporting both efficiency and visual consistency.
Illyrian Hotel demonstrates how a properly dimensioned in-house laundry can stabilize operations in a high-intensity seasonal environment. By integrating a complete LG Giant washer–dryer set with a professional flatwork ironer, the hotel secured reliability, flexibility, and consistent linen quality when it matters most. As management concludes, “In our location, the season is short and intense. This setup allows us to make the most of every day.”
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