Hotels & Leisure
Building services and sustainable design consultancy for Hotels and Leisure
Sustainable comfort and memorable experiences
SDS is a trusted building services and sustainability consultancy for hotels, resorts, and leisure facilities. From luxury boutique hotels and spas to leisure centres, swimming pools, and community hubs, we design building services that combine comfort, efficiency, and sustainability — creating exceptional environments for guests, staff, and communities.
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Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Design
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Sustainability & Net Zero Solutions
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Digital Engineering & BIM
Our Hotels & Leisure Expertise
- MEP Design for Hotels & Leisure – Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems tailored for hotels, spas, gyms, swimming pools, and multi-use leisure centres.
- Guest Comfort & Experience – Quiet, efficient systems designed for luxury guest experiences, healthy indoor air quality, and high-end lighting.
- Wellness & Specialist Facilities – Design for pools, hydrotherapy, spas, and leisure centres, including specialist HVAC, water, and safety systems.
- Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) – Offsite and modular solutions to accelerate delivery and reduce disruption.
- Digital Engineering & BIM – ISO 19650-compliant Revit delivery, coordination, clash detection, and digital twin integration.
- Sustainability & Net Zero – Low-carbon and renewable energy systems, greywater recycling, solar thermal/photovoltaics, and BREEAM/Passivhaus-informed design.
- Lighting Design – Bespoke lighting solutions for hotels and leisure facilities, including ambience, guest comfort, and planning assessments.
Why hotels and leisure clients choose SDS
- Proven expertise – from boutique eco-hotels on the Cornish coast to multi-million-pound leisure centres, spas, and swimming pool complexes.
- Designing for people – systems that enhance guest comfort, wellness, and community use while reducing running costs.
- Heritage & sensitive sites – expertise in refurbishing and upgrading listed and historic leisure buildings.
- Trusted advisors – long-standing partnerships with hotel operators, local authorities, and leisure providers.
- Sustainability built-in – Net Carbon Negative since 2021, helping clients achieve BREEAM Excellent ratings and meaningful carbon savings.
- Recognised quality – winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and Construction News Consultancy of the Year.
Engineering better places to stay and play
We are proud to support hotels, leisure operators, and community organisations in creating spaces that are efficient, sustainable, and memorable. With deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach, SDS delivers building services solutions that enhance guest experiences, improve wellbeing, and support long-term sustainability.
“May I take this opportunity to say a very BIG thanks for your time, effort and considerations with regards to YMCA Plymouth’s redevelopment programme… to come in at late notice and seamlessly join the team… is a measure of your hard work and professionalism.”
Tom Lavis, YMCA
Get in touch
Whether you’re looking to maximise energy performance or navigate the complexities of service coordination on constrained sites, SDS offers the insight, flexibility, and technical expertise to act as your trusted MEP partner. We will work with you at every stage to deliver efficient, buildable solutions that work.
