smart hotels
What Technology Is Used in Smart Hotels?
Eva Lacalle | March 26, 2024
By Eva Lacalle Smart hotel technology has evolved to the point where integrating it into every stage of the guest journey is as standard as offering an online check-in. As guest expectations continue to evolve, your hotel must rise to the challenge of surpassing these expectations by seamlessly integrating technology into a comprehensive guest experience. We'll delve deeper into smart hotels, exploring their advantages and the currently available technologies. Staying competitive requires staying abreast of trends, consistently delighting guests, and fostering brand loyalty. What are smart hotels? The term "smart" is now used in ma...
Olympia Hotel Management Opens SOPHY Hyde Park
Olympia Hotel Management | October 5, 2018
A Groundbreaking Boutique Hotel on Chicago's South Side Olympia Hotel Management is proud to announce the opening of SOPHY Hyde Park, the new 98-room boutique hotel located at 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. Developed by The Olympia Companies and SMART Hotels, SOPHY Hyde Park is managed by Olympia Hotel Management and aligns with Olympia's expertise in developing and managing independent, award-winning boutique properties that evoke a strong sense of place and become an integral part of the community. General Manager Anthony Beach is a former Hyde Park resident and an alumnus of nearby Hyde Par...
SOPHY Hyde Park Opens in Chicago
SOPHY Hyde Park | October 1, 2018
SOPHY Hyde Park, the new 98-room boutique hotel located at 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, opened today. Developed by The Olympia Companies and SMART Hotels, SOPHY Hyde Park is managed by Olympia Hotel Management and aligns with Olympia's expertise in developing and managing independent, award-winning boutique properties that evoke a strong sense of place and become an integral part of the community. A HISTORIC SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD For locals and visitors alike, Hyde Park holds a unique place in the history of Chicago. This historic neighborhood, home to the University of Chicago and one...
Why Asia Leads the Race in Smart Hotel Technology
Real Views | August 7, 2018
By Serene Lim Robots butlers, keyless entry and virtual reality-enhanced room bookings: Hotel guests are increasingly being greeted by these once futuristic tech features around the world. But hotels in Asia have been upping the ante, with a younger hospitality industry – and many guests in their 20s and 30s – quickly taking to new innovations. In Japan, for instance, self-parking slippers and furniture are able to return to their designated spots after use. A blockchain reward system introduced by Malaysian hospitality firm Hatten Group allows members to collect tokens in exchange for hotel packages and stays. Meanwhile, An...
New Boutique Hotel, SOPHY, to Open Summer 2018 in Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood
Olympia Hotel Management | November 14, 2017
Chicago, IL– November 14, 2017. SOPHY, the new 98-room boutique hotel in Chicago's popular Hyde Park neighborhood, is under construction and scheduled to open in summer 2018. Developed by SMART Hotels and managed by Olympia Hotel Management, SOPHY is located at 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue on Chicago's South Side, close to the site of the future Barack Obama Presidential Library, the University of Chicago campus and the Museum of Science and Industry. SOPHY will feature a bar, a restaurant with al fresco dining and a fitness center. Designed as a four-diamond property and engineered to achieve LEED Silver certification, SOPHY...
The Olympia Companies and SMART Hotels Introduce SOPHY, a New Luxury Boutique Hotel in Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood
The Olympia Companies | August 7, 2017
Chicago, IL– August 8, 2017. The Olympia Companies, and SMART Hotels are bringing a luxury boutique hotel to the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. The 98-room SOPHY, to be managed by The Olympia Companies, will be located at the corner of 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue in Chicago's South Side and will feature a bar, restaurant with al fresco dining and fitness center. SOPHY is designed as a four-diamond luxury property and engineered to achieve LEED Silver certification and will be a preferred hotel of the University of Chicago. "Working closely with 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and the University of Chicago, we're please...
Robobutlers, Morphing Hotels, Choosing Dreams and Longevity Spas: Check in to the Smart Hotels of the Future
Hotels.com | December 12, 2016
DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2016 -- When travelers check into a hotel in 2060 they can expect it to feature augmented reality, artificial intelligence, morphing beds, robotics, touchscreen everything, hyper connectivity and much more, as revealed by the Hotels.com® Hotels of the Future study. Hotels.com celebrates 25 years of accommodation expertise this year and is looking to the future by partnering with renowned futurist Dr. James Canton of the Institute for Global Futures on the Hotels.com Hotels of the Future study. It uncovers how the travel and hotel experience will be different in a year, 25 years and as far ahead as 2060. The way trav...
Joint Venture to Develop $30-35M 140-room Boutique Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia’s Old Fourth Ward
Beltway Investment Group | September 8, 2015
ATLANTA, Ga. (September 8, 2015) - Beltway Investment International, Smart Hotels and Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), today announced a joint venture to develop the first hotel on the phenomenally successful Atlanta BeltLine, a project that has changed Atlanta to a city that can be explored on foot and by bike. The $30 - 35 million project will be in one of Atlanta's most dynamic neighborhoods, the Old Fourth Ward (O4W), just minutes from downtown. The 140-room, high-end boutique hotel, located on the corner of Irwin Street and Auburn Avenue, will have direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail and be within wa...
