Locking

Disney Wilderness Lodge will be the first location that allows guests to use their mobile phone to unlock guestrooms and other common areas.

The lock virtually eliminates hardware, features mobile access with NFC and BLE, as well as wireless tech for real-time access control management.

The OpenKey solution will offer the option of remote check in, enabling guests to bypass the front desk.

In her first year with the company, Starwood’s new CIO has spearheaded initiatives including mobile check-in and keyless entry that have already scored high praise from guests and industry peers.

There’s a real and growing trend among hotel operators to deploy mobile key technology. HT gets input from experienced hotels on some of the latest solutions, plus how they’re managing security concerns.

From expanding bandwidth to RFID locks, hotels scramble to meet consumer expectations for in-room innovation. To that end, here are five of the hottest guestroom trends to watch for in 2012.

Canadian hotel increases security and efficiency after replacing its obsolete locking system.