All-digital hotel opens in Fort Worth
Source: Smart Cities World Published: Feb.5 2020
The smart hotel aims to deliver the “next-generation connected guest experience” through location-based analytics, as well as by utilising the latest offerings from digital vendors.
Intel has collaborated with The Sinclair, Autograph Collection, to create what the partners claim is the world’s first all-digital hotel, connecting everything from smart and more sustainable and efficient building operations to in-room personalisation.
The joint effort aims to deliver the “next-generation connected guest experience” through location-based analytics, as well as by utilising the latest offerings from Cisco, SAS and other digital vendors.
What’s inside?
The Sinclair hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, a former office building built in 1929, opened in January and utilises Intel Internet of Things (IoT) functionality, including building and in-room sensors, IoT gateways, dashboards and restaurant sinks and appliances.
Hotel staff can use mobile devices to connect to reservation and property management software anywhere on the premises, increasing productivity and customer service. Wireless point-of-sale systems enable food and drink sales anywhere on the property.
Hotel guests can configure environmental settings such as temperature, lighting and shower preferences with a few taps to a digital screen, allowing for a personalised experience.
“By using the latest connected technology from Intel and our other partners, we can offer guests the absolute best experience from the moment they walk through the door,” said Farukh Aslam, CEO and president of Sinclair Holdings.