Nehmer and HVS Design, leading architecture, interior design, and project management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of capital expenditure construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations.

Now in its 18th year, the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers, including Economy, Extended Stay, Midscale, Upscale, Upper Upscale, and Luxury. Within each tier, costs are separated into the categories of Guestrooms, Guest Bathrooms, Guestroom Corridors; Public Spaces; Food & Beverage; Function Spaces; Guest Amenities; Infrastructure; and Common Additives.

The following firms contributed unit cost data to the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide: Ironstar Construction Inc., POK Construction, Zerr Enterprises, Reliance Construction Company, and Benjamin West.

The Hotel Cost Estimating Guide is available as a complimentary download at www.hotelcostestimatingguide.com.