Hotel Replaces Room Keys With Mobile Phones

The Clarion Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden has recently begun trialing mobile phones as an alternative to room keys.  The devices use Near Field Communication technology, which is a wireless telecommunication standard that enables devices to communicate over distances of approximately 4 inches.  Clarion is distributing phones that are pre-loaded with the software to a select group of guests and employees, but the hope is to have people use their existing devices.  Specific features include:

• Room reservation and confirmation
• Pre-arrival hotel check-in
• The phone serves as a key – simply swipe the phone by the door lock
• Check out using your phone, automatically canceling room access via the electronic key

http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/hotel-replaces-room-keys-with-mobile-phones.html

Adrian Farouk
Mayor of Deepend