Global Courant 2023-04-15 11:35:55
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Hotels are integrating new technologies to create more comfortable and hygienic bathroom spaces for their guests. These technologies have been applied in both guestrooms and common areas, making hotel stays more enjoyable for visitors. Here are four ways hotels are using technology to make their bathrooms more comfortable and cleaner.
First, non-contact faucet sensors have become increasingly popular in public bathrooms. These sensors can come in a variety of versions, from standard 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 configuration, these units are available in battery powered, wired or plug-in models.
Secondly, smart toilets with hidden bidets are becoming increasingly popular in hotels. These toilets are equipped with seat heating that cleans and dries 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. In addition, the tankless design of Icera’s iWash CS-20 integrated bidet toilet saves space in smaller bathrooms.
Third, backlit mirrors can be used to extend the design aesthetic of a guest room into the bathroom. Designers can incorporate patterns or signature elements with a custom etching, add interest and contrast with a custom mirror shape, and emphasize key materials and textures with custom frames and shelves. Séura recently launched a line that places the embedded LEDs closer to the etch and edge of the mirror, making the mirror twice as bright with no visible hotspots and no need for diffusers.
Finally, some bathroom technology is implemented before a fixture reaches the hotel. Delta Faucets has started using the Lumicoat finish on bathroom fixtures to keep them looking like new for longer. Lumicoat does not change the appearance of the finish or the functionality of the product, but prevents water from remaining on the surface and leaving marks that need to be cleaned. This makes maintenance much easier, because the tap or shower does not look dirty even after prolonged use.
Basically, hotels are using new technology to create comfortable and clean bathroom spaces for their guests. Touchless faucet sensors, smart toilets with hidden bidets, illuminated mirrors and sleek finishes are just some of the technologies used to enhance the guest experience. As hotels continue to embrace technology, guests can expect even more innovation and convenience in the future.
