How Hotels Can Cut Their Lighting Costs by Up to 50% With Class A GU10 Bulbs

Lighting is one of the most overlooked operational costs in hotels across Europe. Every room, corridor, restaurant, and lobby relies on dozens — sometimes hundreds — of GU10 spotlights.

And while each bulb may seem insignificant, the total energy consumption adds up fast.

Switching your property to Class A GU10 bulbs, such as our ultra-efficient 2.9W model, is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for hotels to reduce operating expenses — with payback in under a year.

1. Class A Bulbs Cut Hotel Energy Consumption by Up to 50%

Most hotels still operate with older Class F GU10 bulbs consuming around 5.5W.

A Class A GU10 consumes only 2.9W, which is almost half the energy for the same brightness.

Example for a 100-room hotel

Assuming each room uses 6-8 GU10 spots, plus common areas:

- Class F consumption: ~5.5W

- Class A consumption: ~2.9W

Energy saved: ≈ 50%

Usage: 8h/day on average across the property

Across hundreds of bulbs, hotels can easily save €1,000 to €5,000 every year depending on size and occupancy.

This is why energy-efficient lighting has become a major priority for hotels in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the rest of Europe — especially with electricity prices rising in many regions.

2. Payback in Less Than One Year (Yes — Even for Large Hotels)

Hotel owners often fear that upgrading to Class A bulbs will be expensive.

But the math proves the opposite.

Example: Unit prices

Class A GU10: €2.99

Class F GU10: €1.33 (on average)

-> Price difference: €1.66

Energy savings per year (per bulb)

At €0.30/kWh and 8h/day usage:

Class F yearly cost → €4.818

Class A yearly cost → €2.540

Yearly savings: €2.278 per bulb

 Payback period: ~9 months

After that, every bulb becomes a profit generator.

Multiply that by the hotel:

A hotel with 500+ bulbs can save:

→ €1,100 in the first year

→ €7,000+ over the lifetime of the bulbs

And that’s without counting the second huge advantage…

 3. Class A Bulbs Last 2× Longer — Fewer Replacements, Less Maintenance

Hotel maintenance teams spend countless hours replacing spotlights in:

- corridors

- rooms

- restaurants

- lobbies

- meeting rooms

Every replacement costs time and interrupts operations.

Class F bulbs typically last 25,000 hours.

Class A bulbs last 50,000 hours — twice as long.

This reduces:

• maintenance time

• replacement labor

•  inventory costs

•  guest disturbance during room maintenance

Fewer failures also means a consistently premium guest experience, something that hotels in competitive markets can’t afford to compromise.

4. Better Sustainability Scores = Stronger Hotel Reputation

Hotels across Europe are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint.

Switching to Class A lighting helps:

- lower overall CO₂ emissions

- improve ESG scoring

- qualify for sustainability certifications

- meet corporate travel requirements

- attract environmentally conscious guests

 Your hotel becomes more energy efficient without compromising light quality.

 Bulk Offers Make Hotel-Wide Upgrades Even More Affordable

We offer a –30% discount when you order 60 bulbs, and yes — Class A bulbs are included.

Conclusion: Class A GU10 Is the Most Cost-Effective Lighting Choice for Hotels

Switching to Class A GU10 bulbs is one of the fastest ROI improvements a hotel can make.

•  Up to 50% less energy

•  Payback under 1 year

•  2× longer lifespan

•  Lower maintenance costs

•  Better sustainability

•  Better guest experience