20 Technologies That Are Changing Your Hotel Stay for the Better

Bryan Richards | February 13, 2017

For decades, hotels have tried to impress guests with the latest in technology. However, what they thought was groundbreaking technology for them was perceived as more of a way for hotels to squeeze more money out of guests.

Finally, with the advent of mobile technology, hotels finally seem to get it. Technological advances that are actually useful to guests are cropping up in hotels across the globe. Hopefully, that includes a hotel you stay at in your near future.

Mobile Hotel Check-in

You just came off an overnight flight. You haven’t brushed your teeth or bathed in over 24 hours. You stink. The last thing you want to do is actually talk to the clerk at your hotel.

Now, you don’t have to with mobile check-in technology. A few taps on your phone and you’re checked in.

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