Hotel Rooms Shrinking in Size. Marriott..

Hotel chains think that today's travelers want a luxurious experience at their accommodations but that they won't necessarily mind if their actual room is micro-size.
The average size of a hotel room in the U.S. is about 330 square feet, but these new modern-style digs being offered come much smaller. Rooms at Marriott's Moxy Hotels begin at a "cozy" 183 square feet, while Best Western's Vīb offers spaces "just a hair under 200." The rooms are priced aggressively for the three-star category to attract a younger generation, who might not mind the tighter fit vs. the savings.
What these hotel rooms lack in size, the chains insist that they don't lack in substance, thanks to innovative designs and technology-focused amenities. While this style of hotel has existed in Europe and other international markets, it hasn't come stateside until now.


"It's this idea that we're giving our guests everything they want, and nothing they don't need," said Marriott's Moxy Hotels director, Vicki Poulos.