Radiant Heating for Hotels: Premium Comfort Outdoors

Terrace, rooftop, patio or balcony: offer a premium experience all year round

In hospitality, every outdoor space is an opportunity to enhance the guest experience. Whether it’s a rooftop with a view, a restaurant terrace, a quiet patio, or a private balcony, electric radiant heating ensures comfort and conviviality even on cool evenings or during transitional seasons. Silent, odorless, and with discreet design, these systems perfectly fit the image of a high-end hotel.

Why choose radiant heating in a hotel?

Radiant heating works by infrared radiation. It directly heats people and surfaces without disturbing the ambiance:

• Immediate thermal comfort, even outdoors
• Visual and acoustic discretion
• Automation options (smart home, Smartbox, presence sensor)
• Wall, ceiling, or recessed installation depending on aesthetic
• ERP compliance: no flame, no gas, enhanced safety

Applicable spaces

Electric radiant heaters adapt to all types of hotel outdoor areas:

• Rooftops with bar or pool
• Restaurant or breakfast terraces
• Outdoor lounge areas
• Private balconies
• Smoking zones or relaxation areas
• Outdoor or covered spas

Which radiation type to choose?

• Short wave (IR-A): for open and windy areas
• Medium wave (IR-M): for partially covered terraces
• Long wave (IR-C): for enclosed balconies or covered spas

Recommended power

Some configuration examples:

• Balcony or lounge corner (4 m²): 1,200 to 1,800 W
• Terrace for 6 to 12 seats: 2,400 to 3,000 W
• Rooftop or bar area: multiple modules of 2,000 to 3,200 W in line or cross setup

Installation and integration

In hotels, installation must be both efficient and aesthetic:

• Ceiling, wall, or recessed mounting
• Recommended height: 2 to 2.8 m depending on space
• Suitable IP rating (IP55 recommended for outdoor)
• Available colors: matte black, white, stainless steel

Also to discover

• Heating for restaurant terrace
• Heating for outdoor spa

Looking to equip your hotel’s outdoor areas? We assist you in selecting, sizing, and installing the best solution to fit your brand and your clients’ expectations.