How the BirdsNest® Nestable Luggage Cart Gives Bell Teams More Room to Work
Behind every smooth arrival is a bell team that knows how to keep people, luggage, and equipment moving. During peak check-in periods, conferences, group arrivals, and sold-out weekends, luggage carts can quickly become some of the hardest-working equipment in the hotel.
The challenge is what happens when those carts are not in use.
Traditional luggage carts require significant storage space, often occupying valuable back-of-house areas that could be put to better use. The BirdsNest® Nestable Luggage Cart from Forbes Industries was designed to solve that problem without sacrificing the upscale appearance guests expect at the front door.
More Carts. Less Storage Space.
The BirdsNest® uses a reinforced flip-up luggage deck that allows multiple carts to nest deeply together. The result is a full-size luggage cart that stores in less than half the space required by traditional luggage carts—saving more than 50% of the storage footprint.
That can make a major difference in bell closets, loading areas, garages, and other back-of-house spaces where every square foot matters.
And nesting does not mean compromising capacity. The BirdsNest® is comparable in size to a traditional bell cart, with a substantial 40-inch luggage deck designed to handle the needs of arriving and departing guests.
The carts also nest continuously, allowing properties to build a fleet based on their operational needs without requiring a proportionally larger storage area.
Designed With the Bellman in Mind
Space savings are only part of the story.
For bell staff, a luggage cart needs to be easy to maneuver, dependable throughout the day, and quick to put into service. BirdsNest® carts feature 6-inch foam-filled swivel wheels, a full wrap-around bumper, and two locking casters, helping staff maneuver through lobbies, corridors, elevators, and guest arrival areas.
When another cart is needed, the flip-up deck makes it easy to separate a cart from the nested group, lower the deck, and put it to work. When traffic slows, the process reverses just as easily.
That means less time managing equipment and more time assisting guests.
Extra Flexibility When Arrivals Get Busy
High-volume arrival periods can put tremendous pressure on a bell team. Large groups, conventions, weddings, and busy weekends can create moments when several guests need luggage assistance at once.
Because BirdsNest® carts combine an upscale appearance with straightforward maneuverability, properties may also choose to make carts available for guest self-service during especially busy periods, depending on hotel policies and operating procedures.
It gives the property another way to keep luggage moving while allowing bell staff to focus their attention where personalized assistance is needed most.
A Better Use of Space—Without Compromising the Arrival Experience
The BirdsNest® was inspired by the iconic Forbes Industries Birdcage® Luggage Cart, combining the familiar upscale silhouette with a space-saving nesting design.
For properties looking to reclaim valuable back-of-house space while giving their bell teams equipment designed for daily use, BirdsNest® offers a simple advantage:
More room when the carts are stored. More flexibility when the lobby gets busy.
