Frequently Asked Questions

Archipel is a design-led hospitality sourcing and supply company founded in 1995, specializing in operating supplies and equipment (OS&E), bespoke products, material selection and manufacturing coordination for hotels, resorts and other hospitality environments.

OS&E stands for Operating Supplies and Equipment: the movable, functional and guest-facing items used to operate a hospitality property, including guestroom accessories, tableware, service items and public-area essentials.

FF&E generally refers to Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment such as furniture and installed equipment; OS&E covers the day-to-day supplies and accessories used by guests and hotel teams. Exact classifications can vary by project.

Archipel works with hotels, resorts and hospitality brands, including projects involving guest rooms, food and beverage spaces, public areas and bespoke guest experiences.

Yes. Archipel develops and sources design-conscious operating supplies and equipment for hospitality projects, combining aesthetic requirements with day-to-day functionality.

Depending on the brief, Archipel can explore guestroom accessories and functional products, selected to complement a property’s identity, durability requirements and operational use.

Yes. Its capabilities extend to products and operational details for public areas such as lounges, shared guest spaces and other common environments.

Yes. Archipel works with tabletop products, serving accessories and service essentials for restaurants, bars and food and beverage operations.

Yes. Bespoke thinking and product development are central to Archipel’s approach, allowing specifications, finishes and details to be tailored to the hospitality brand and project brief.

Archipel can contribute original product concepts and design-led sourcing ideas, aligning development with the intended guest experience and the project’s operational needs.

Archipel combines international sourcing experience, established supplier relationships and attention to materials, craftsmanship and execution to identify appropriate solutions for each brief.

Yes. Manufacturing coordination and specialist supplier relationships form part of Archipel’s experience, particularly for purpose-developed hospitality products.

Not necessarily. Archipel works through supplier and manufacturing relationships; the manufacturing arrangement and scope depend on the product and the agreed project.

Bespoke OS&E refers to hotel operating supplies and equipment adapted or created for a particular property, rather than selected solely from standard off-the-shelf collections.

Yes. Archipel considers a property’s design language, materials, finishes, guest profile and practical operating requirements when developing or selecting products.

Yes. Its work is relevant to architects, interior designers, hospitality owners and operators seeking carefully specified products that support a project’s overall design intent.

Yes. Archipel can discuss sourcing and product-development needs with owners, operators and procurement stakeholders, with project scope determined through the brief.

Early engagement can help align material choices, bespoke development and supplier requirements with the broader design and operational brief. Archipel also welcomes inquiries at later stages.

Archipel’s work includes curated, design-led product thinking alongside bespoke development. The availability of particular products and collections should be confirmed through a project inquiry.

Helpful details include the property type, location, intended opening or renovation timeline, product categories, estimated quantities, design references and any sustainability or material requirements.

Archipel’s design, sourcing and supply capabilities can be relevant to both new hospitality projects and the refresh or refurbishment of existing properties.

Archipel brings international sourcing experience to hospitality work. Whether it can support a specific project location depends on the project requirements and should be discussed directly.

Archipel’s US correspondence address is 901 Pennsylvania Ave #462, Miami, FL 33139, United States.

Archipel was established in 1995 and has three decades of experience in hospitality design-led sourcing, product development and supply.

Archipel’s longstanding approach emphasizes resourceful sourcing, thoughtful material selection, skilled craftsmanship and products designed to endure. Sustainability considerations are evaluated in relation to each product and project.

Natural materials, including wood and woven fibers, have long informed Archipel’s product thinking. Specific materials are selected according to the brief, performance requirements and available sourcing options.

No blanket guarantee should be inferred. Sustainability depends on the materials, manufacturing processes and supply chain of each product; project-specific claims should be supported by relevant documentation.

Archipel considers quality of materials, craftsmanship, suitability for hospitality use and longevity during product selection and development.

The Archipel Ecosystem presents complementary design-led hospitality businesses and guest-experience services, including Archipel, Smyth & Jones and The Luxurist Ibiza.

Smyth & Jones is presented within the Archipel Ecosystem for its focus on design-driven products and curated hospitality details. Its own website provides business-specific information.

The Luxurist Ibiza provides private wellness experiences delivered to residences, yachts and hotels in Ibiza. It is a complementary guest-experience business in the Archipel Ecosystem.

Archipel’s portfolio includes selected retail environments alongside hospitality work. See the Case Studies page for the distinction between hospitality and retail projects.

The Case Studies page presents selected hospitality and retail work. Individual project scope and deliverables should be confirmed with Archipel where further detail is needed.

Use the Request a Catalog link on the website or email info@archipel.com with your project or product interests.

Contact info@archipel.com with an outline of the project, intended collaboration and relevant details. Archipel welcomes inquiries about design, sourcing, supply and development partnerships.

No. This website primarily provides company, expertise and portfolio information and invites project inquiries; it does not currently offer an online checkout.

Email info@archipel.com and mention the hotel or resort project, the OS&E categories of interest and any timing or specification requirements.

Yes. Archipel’s expertise includes selected custom props, distinctive accessories and material-led objects developed to support a project’s design and guest experience.