The current state and trend of the hotel industry in 2021 is smart rooms.

The Internet of Things has not only made its way into the home, but also into the hotel guest room. From access to streaming services to room keys on your smartphone, essential hotel amenities in the guest room are becoming increasingly digital.

Portable streaming devices like the Amazon Fire Stick allow guests to pack their suitcases with their favorite movies or shows even when they pack their suitcases, but they can only watch those shows if the hotel room's TV has a USB port.

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Forget traditional flipcharts that contain information about hotel services; some popular brands such as Crestron, INTELITY, SuitePad, and Crave enable guests to view in-room tablets that contain information about restaurant hours, in-room a la carte menus, spa services, and neighborhood recommendations. spa services, and neighborhood area recommendations, as well as play music and control room lighting and temperature.

And make specific requests. Soundproof windows under the new standards use acoustic technology to minimize noise from traffic, airplanes or loud music, meaning noise complaints are gone for good.

Upgrading smart speakers, such as Amazon's Alexa, systems like Volara can support the handling of some of the specified requests that guests make in-store. These systems make it possible for guests to request service like a personal butler through voice commands.

This high-tech amenity combines a TV screen and in-room mirror. While shaving or brushing their teeth, guests can watch the news, check the weather, or access hotel services through the concierge function.