Hotels are incorporating new technologies to create more comfortable and hygienic bathroom spaces for their guests. These technologies have been adopted in both guest rooms and common areas, making hotel stays more pleasant for visitors. Here are four ways hotels are leveraging technology to make their bathrooms more comfortable and cleaner.
Firstly, touchless faucet sensors have become increasingly popular in public bathrooms. These sensors can come in several versions, from basic infrared models to more advanced products such as Delta Faucet’s H2Optics line and Proximity Sensing Technology. The latter uses the entire faucet body as a sensor, making it less dependent on the lighting of the room than an infrared sensor. Depending on the room’s configuration, these units are available in battery-powered, hardwired, or plug-in models.
Secondly, smart toilets with hidden bidets are becoming more popular in hotels. These toilets come with heated seats that clean and dry the user. The Icera iWash S-12 bidet seat can be installed directly in place of a regular toilet seat on a standard elongated toilet. Additionally, the tankless design of Icera’s iWash CS-20 integrated bidet toilet saves space in smaller bathrooms.
Thirdly, illuminated mirrors can be used to extend a guestroom’s design aesthetic into the bathroom. Designers can incorporate patterns or signature elements with a custom etch, add interest and contrast with a custom mirror shape, and highlight key materials and textures with custom frames and shelves. Séura recently launched a line that puts the embedded LEDs closer to the mirror etch and edge, making the mirror twice as bright with no visible hot spots and no need for diffusers.
Finally, some bathroom technology is implemented before a fixture even reaches the hotel. Delta Faucets has started using the Lumicoat finish on bathroom fixtures to keep them looking newer for longer. Lumicoat does not change the look of the finish or the functionality of the product but prevents water from staying on the surface and leaving spots that need to be cleaned off. This makes maintenance much easier, as the faucet or shower does not look dirty even after prolonged use.
In conclusion, hotels are leveraging new technology to create comfortable and clean bathroom spaces for their guests. Touchless faucet sensors, smart toilets with hidden bidets, illuminated mirrors, and clean finishes are just some of the technologies being used to enhance the guest experience. As hotels continue to embrace technology, guests can expect even more innovation and convenience in the future.
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