For hotels and resorts, managing sunlight is about more than guest comfort—it’s also about protecting interiors, reducing energy bills, and enhancing the overall guest experience. Exterior solar shades offer a smart, stylish solution for controlling heat and glare before it even enters the building. At The Blinds Side, we supply and install commercial-grade exterior solar shades for leading hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Westin, and IHG, helping properties improve energy efficiency while maintaining design appeal.
What Are Exterior Solar Shades?
Exterior solar shades are mounted outside of windows and act as a first barrier against sunlight. Made from durable, weather-resistant materials, they block heat and glare while allowing filtered light to pass through—maintaining visibility without the harsh effects of direct sun.
Why Hotels Choose Exterior Solar Shades
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Energy Savings – By blocking solar heat gain, shades help reduce cooling costs, especially in warmer climates.
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Glare Reduction – Keeps guest comfort high in lobbies, restaurants, and meeting rooms with large windows.
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UV Protection – Protects furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading.
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Outdoor Comfort – Can be used in covered patios or poolside areas to create shaded, pleasant spaces.
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Durability – Designed to withstand wind, rain, and intense sunlight.
Applications Across the Property
Lobbies & Lounges
Large windows can flood these spaces with natural light, but also heat and glare. Exterior solar shades keep interiors cool without eliminating the bright, open feel.
Restaurants & Bars
Shades reduce glare during peak daylight hours, improving the dining experience for guests seated near windows.
Conference Centers & Meeting Rooms
Provides a comfortable environment for presentations and meetings by controlling brightness and temperature.
Poolside & Outdoor Dining Areas
Retractable exterior shades can be used to create shaded spaces for guest relaxation while maintaining views.
Custom Options for Hospitality
We offer a range of openness factors—the percentage of light and visibility the fabric allows—so you can choose the right balance of shade and view. Shades can also be motorized for convenience, with integration into building management systems for automatic operation based on sun position.
Our Process
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Property Assessment – We evaluate sun exposure patterns to recommend the best solutions.
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Precision Measuring – Ensures a perfect fit for each window or outdoor space.
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Commercial-Grade Fabrication – Weather-resistant materials and hardware designed for heavy use.
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Professional Installation – Coordinated to meet hotel construction or renovation schedules.
Why Leading Brands Trust Us
Hotels like Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Westin, and IHG work with us because we understand how to balance brand design requirements with performance needs. Our exterior solar shades are built for hospitality environments—long-lasting, low-maintenance, and visually appealing.
Reduce heat, control glare, and improve guest comfort with custom exterior solar shades from The Blinds Side. Contact us today to start your hospitality project.