The Rotterdam Marriott Hotel in the Netherlands has upgraded to VingCard classic RFID with mobile access from Assa Abloy Global Solutions. The upgrade aims to help the property improve building security and minimize guest infection risks.
Originally equipped with a previous VingCard Mag stripe lock model installed in 2001, the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel has been able to keep pace with ongoing advances in security access technology due to the design of VingCard locks. The units eliminate any need for additional drilling when upgrading to a newer solution. Rotterdam Marriott Hotel recognized that growing guest demands for enhanced safety alongside Marriott brand requirements necessitated an upgrade of the property’s security access infrastructure. With VingCard lock technology already present at the property, hotel leadership could sidestep unnecessary complex installations and integrations when seeking to upgrade to advanced RFID security and mobile access-compatible services.
With the simple replacing of VingCard classic locks with the latest classic model featuring both RFID and BLE capabilities, the property can now prevent unauthorized keycard cloning and de-magnetized keycards. With instant mobile access compatibility, VingCard Classic RFID also ensures that the property can align with Marriott brand requirements to provide guests with a contactless alternative to checking in and accessing guestrooms.
“Hotel business and guest needs can change very suddenly in today’s market environment so it is crucial that providers can supply technology able to evolve alongside current trends in order to continue meeting guest expectations, significantly without resulting in costly investments each time a new feature becomes available,” said Guus Verhulst, executive assistant manager at Rotterdam Marriott Hotel. “Assa Abloy Global Solutions with its adaptable security access platforms represents the ideal combination of enhanced functionality and future-proof affordability that the industry requires. Following the company’s most recent implementation, we are fully confident in being able to meet guest expectations for enhanced security, convenience and hotel cleanliness in 2022 and far beyond.”
Available via the Marriott Bonvoy app, digital check-in and room entry lets guests sidestep visiting the front desk where they may come into close contact with others. Guests can instead use personal devices to check-in and receive a digital key granting both instant and secure access to their guestrooms. Designed using Assa Abloy’s Seos technology, mobile access prevents potential lapses in security by using data encryption and secure communication channels to deliver digital keys to guest devices.