Hotel Ice Machines

Shop hotel ice machines and dispensers producing 300–1,100 lb/day for guest floors, kitchens, bars and banquets. Size guest ice at about 5 lb per room daily.

A Hobitzani commercial ice machine with a brushed stainless steel exterior, two black front ventilation grilles, and a small circular blue and white certification badge on the lower left front panel, shown against a plain white background.

Hoshizaki KMD-505MAJ 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 500 lb/Day, Dispenser-Ready

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$4,520.00

$4,520.00 ~~$9,040.00~~

The Hoshizaki KMD-505MAJ modular crescent cube ice maker is a high-output, 30-inch air-cooled machine head for...

A stainless steel commercial ice machine by Scotsman, featuring a front vented grille and a small control panel on the lower left, shown against a plain white background.

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC0630MAX-1 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 582 lb/Day Medium Cube, 30 Inch Air-Cooled 115V

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$4,859.00

$4,859.00 ~~$11,852.00~~

High-Output Medium Cube Ice with ICELINQ-Enabled Service Support The Scotsman MC0630MAX-1 Prodigy ELITE is a...

A stainless steel commercial ice machine with a black vented side panel and a small blue digital display on the front, shown on a plain white background.

Manitowoc IDT0300A Indigo NXT 30-Inch Air-Cooled Full Dice Cube Ice Machine Head - 305 lb/Day

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$3,651.00

$3,651.00 ~~$7,844.00~~

The Manitowoc IDT0300A (IDT0300A-161) is a modular commercial ice maker head designed to produce dice /...

Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 21-Inch Air-Cooled Pearl Nugget Modular Ice Maker - 700 lb/Day Head

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$6,291.00

$6,291.00 ~~$7,672.00~~

The Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 is an air-cooled modular pearl nugget ice maker producing up to 700 lb...

ICETRO IM-0550-AC Commercial Ice Machine Head - 551 lb/day, Full Dice Cube, 30 inches Air-Cooled Modular

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$4,275.00

$4,275.00 ~~$8,550.00~~

Built in the ICETRO tradition of simplicity, reliability, longevity, and high performance, the Maestro IM-0550-AC...

Front view of the ITV IQN 700 modular nugget ice machine head, rated at up to 714 lb/day.

ITV IQN 700 R290 Commercial Nugget Ice Machine Head - 714 lb/Day, 22 inches Air-Cooled Modular

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$7,126.50

$7,126.50 ~~$14,253.00~~

ITV IQN 700 R290 — High-Volume Modular Nugget Ice for Busy Operations The ITV IQN...

Horizak ice machine on a white background

Hoshizaki KMD-355MAJ 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 395 lb/Day, Dispenser-Ready

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$4,025.00

$4,025.00 ~~$8,050.00~~

The Hoshizaki KMD-355MAJ modular crescent cube ice maker is a 30-inch air-cooled machine head built for...

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC0330MAX-1 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 365 lb/Day Medium Cube, 30 Inch Air-Cooled 115V

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$3,695.00

$3,695.00 ~~$9,014.00~~

Scotsman MC0330MAX-1 - Prodigy ELITE Medium Cube Ice Production in a 30-Inch Modular Head The...

Manitowoc IDP1000AP Indigo NXT 30-Inch Air-Cooled Full Dice Cube Ice Machine Head - 970 lb/Day

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$7,810.00

$7,810.00 ~~$17,956.00~~

The Manitowoc IDP1000AP (IDP1000A-261P) is a modular commercial ice maker head designed to produce dice /...

An Ice-O-Matic commercial ice machine with a brushed stainless steel exterior, shown at a three-quarter angle on a solid white background.

Ice-O-Matic CIM0636FA90 30.25-Inch Air-Cooled Full Cube Modular Ice Maker - 600 lb/Day Head

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$4,726.00

$4,726.00 ~~$5,763.00~~

The Ice-O-Matic CIM0636FA90 is an air-cooled modular full cube ice maker producing up to 600 lb...

ICETRO IM-0350-AC Commercial Ice Machine Head - 367 lb/day, Full Dice Cube, 30 inches Air-Cooled Modular

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$3,603.00

$3,603.00 ~~$7,206.00~~

Built in the ICETRO tradition of simplicity, reliability, longevity, and high performance, the Maestro IM-0350-AC...

Stainless steel refrigerator with black handle on a white background

ITV SPIKA MS700A1F Commercial Ice Machine Head - 676 lb/Day Full Dice Cube, 22 inches Air-Cooled Modular

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$4,938.00

$4,938.00 ~~$9,876.00~~

The MS700-22 platform is built for high output in a space-saving 22"-wide cabinet. At up...

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How much ice does a hotel need?

Size each ice zone separately, then add them up. Manitowoc's published rules of thumb are a good starting point:

Area	Planning figure	Example
Guest ice (vending / floor stations)	5 lb per room per day	120 rooms = 600 lb/day
Hotel restaurant	1.5 lb per seat per day	80 seats = 120 lb/day
Bar and cocktail lounge	3 lb per seat per day	40 seats = 120 lb/day
Banquets and catering	1 lb per person per event	250 guests = 250 lb

Then add 10-20% for summer peaks and pool days, and size against the machine's 90°F air / 70°F water output, not the headline rating. Peak occupancy matters more than average occupancy. Our hotel ice machine buying guide covers zoning in more detail.

Worked example: a 150-room select-service hotel

Guest ice: 150 rooms x 5 lb = 750 lb/day. Split across three ice stations, that is about 250 lb/day each, plus 15% for summer = about 290 lb/day per station.
Breakfast area: about 100 lb/day from one countertop ice and water dispenser.
No full restaurant or bar.

A good fit is three 300-350 lb/day dispensers or head-and-bin stations on the guest floors, such as the Hoshizaki DCM-300BAK-OS or a Manitowoc IDT0300A on a bin, plus one small dispenser for breakfast.

Guest floors: ice machine on a bin, or a dispenser?

Option	Best for	Why
Modular head on a bin, guest scoops ice	Traditional ice rooms, high-volume floors	Lowest cost per pound; large storage for peak check-in times
Ice and water dispenser (touchless or push-button)	Premium and select-service brands, breakfast areas, fitness centers	No scoop or open bin, so guests never touch stored ice; adds chilled water

Popular dispenser picks include the Hoshizaki DCM-300BAK-OS Opti-Serve touchless cubelet dispenser (343 lb/day, 40 lb storage) and the Scotsman Meridian HID312AX-1 touch-free nugget dispenser (320 lb/day). For bigger floors, step up to the Hoshizaki DCM-500BAK-OS or the Scotsman HID525AX-1 (500 lb/day).

To feed a dispenser from a separate head, choose a dispenser-ready head such as the Hoshizaki KMD-505MAJ.

Kitchens, bars and banquets

Use	Typical size	Example models
Restaurant and room service	400-700 lb/day	Manitowoc IDP0500A, Scotsman MC0630MAX-1, ICETRO IM-0550-AC
Bar (cocktails, clear drinks)	300-700 lb/day	Hoshizaki KM-622MAK crescent cube, Scotsman MC0330MAX-1
Banquet and catering	700-1,100 lb/day plus a large bin	Hoshizaki KM-1100MAJ, Manitowoc IDP1000AP
Wellness, spa, lounge	Soft, chewable ice	Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 Pearl nugget, ITV IQN 700

Banquet operations often need ice all at once, so storage matters as much as production. Pair the head with a large ice storage bin. Over 1,000 lb/day, see industrial ice machines.

Which ice type for which hotel area?

Guest floors: full or half cube for buckets; cubelet or nugget from a dispenser.
Restaurant: full, half or crescent cube for water, tea and soft drinks. See crescent cube ice machines.
Cocktail bar: dense cubes, plus a specialty large cube or sphere maker for spirits.
Food display and seafood buffets: flake ice.

Placement, noise and sanitation

Keep guest-floor machines out of rooms that share a wall with sleeping rooms. If heat and noise are a problem, choose a remote condenser model.
Fit every machine with a water filter. It improves taste and clarity and protects the evaporator.
Clean and sanitize at least every six months, more often in hot climates. Our maintenance checklist has the steps.

Commercial Nugget Ice Machines

Full Cube Ice Makers

Half Cube Ice Makers

Flake Ice Makers

Gourmet Ice Makers

Chip Ice Machines

Crystal Clear Ice Makers

Cubelet Ice Makers

Frequently Asked Questions

What size ice machine does a hotel need?

Plan about 5 lb of guest ice per room per day, then add each restaurant, bar and banquet area separately (Manitowoc sizing guidelines: 1.5 lb per restaurant seat, 3 lb per bar seat). A 120-room hotel needs about 600 lb/day for guest floors, plus kitchen and bar ice. Size against 90°F air / 70°F water output.

How much ice per hotel room per day?

The common planning figure is 5 lb of ice per guest room per day for guest-floor ice. Extended-stay rooms with their own freezers may use less. Resorts with pools or hot climates may need more, so add 10-20% for peak days.

Is an ice dispenser or an ice machine with a bin better for hotel guest floors?

A dispenser is more hygienic, because guests never touch stored ice, and it can also serve chilled water. A modular ice machine on a bin costs less per pound and stores more ice for busy check-in periods. Many hotels use dispensers on premium floors and head-and-bin systems in high-traffic ice rooms.

What ice type is best for hotel guest floors?

Full or half cube is the traditional choice for ice buckets because it melts slowly. Touchless dispensers usually serve cubelet or nugget ice, which guests like in drinks and which flows easily through the dispenser.

How often should hotel ice machines be cleaned?

Clean and sanitize hotel ice machines at least every six months, and quarterly in hot or humid locations or where water is hard. Change the water filter on the manufacturer's schedule, and wipe dispenser spouts and drain pans daily.