“As one of Europe’s largest historical cities, Amsterdam draws a large, diverse group of people,” said Niek Hammer, rooms director at the Hotel Okura Amsterdam. “Our property is able to offer the most updated amenities, while still offering the charming appeal of a hotel rich with the city’s history. Our property needed a locking solution with the strength and efficiency to keep up with the demands of the today’s hotel guests, and the adaptability to fit into any hotel environment.”
Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks offer highly reliable security features and provide unprecedented convenience and ease of operation for hoteliers and hotel guests alike. The radio frequency identification (RFID) locks allow for contactless guestroom entry and are compatible with next-generation NFC cell phones.
“With Signature RFID’s unique features, our property can stay ahead of our guests’ needs,” said Hammer. “Each keycard provides updates to the front desk, allowing our staff to receive important information in significantly less time. Our staff is now more efficient which keeps our guests very happy as our staff is able to respond almost instantly to guest requests.”
Hotel Okura Amsterdam will be fully equipped to provide user-friendly and intuitive guest interaction, including NFC cell phone compatibility, while decreasing the overall workload of the hotel’s management and staff. Signature RFID also provides unmatched control and security – with a 600-event audit trail and innovative anti-cloning software – creating a sense of ease for hoteliers according to Christian Hénon, president of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Europe/Middle East/Africa.
“Hotel Okura Amsterdam needs a highly reliable security solution that is easy to use and can adapt to the unique needs of the property,” said Hénon. “With Signature RFID by VingCard, the property can offer guests a variety of options, from wristbands to keycards, allowing guests convenient options while still providing the ultimate level of security.”
Additionally, Signature RFID locks offer Hotel Okura Amsterdam the opportunity to go green. The energy-efficient locks require fewer battery changes than traditional electronic locks, meaning less waste (not to mention lower battery costs) for the hotelier. Signature RFID’s sealed hardware design also means less maintenance because the mechanism does not require cleaning.
An informational video highlighting the checkin process using Signature RFID/NFC can be found online at http://www.youtube.com/vingcardelsafe.
Part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, VingCard Elsafe is a world leader in developing locking systems and electronic in-room safes for the hospitality industry, offering user-friendly security systems that meet the unique operational needs of hotels and resorts.
A world leader in hotel security technology, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality has products installed in more than 39,000 properties worldwide, securing more than 6.5 million hotel rooms. The ASSA ABLOY Group, a publicly listed company, is a world leader in security and hospitality systems. The North American division of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality brings three security brands to hotels throughout the United States and Canada, including VingCard electronic locking system solutions, Elsafe UL-listed (1037) hotel safe series, and TimeLox security solutions for gaming properties and other large resorts.