China offers smart hotel stay
Asian Trails’ guests in China can book into a property described as the ‘hotel of the future.’ The 290-room Flyzoo Hotel in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is at the forefront of high-tech provision.
Innovations include self-service check-in kiosks, a mobile app that enables floor selection and the direction the room faces, plus keyless facial recognition to access elevators and guest rooms. Each room has a Tmall Genie voice-activated smart assistant that responds to voice commands to assist with tasks, such as adjusting the temperature, lights, curtains and queries about the hotel. Robots deliver room service and assist with concierge facilities. The gym has interactive work-out features such as video walls and digital projections for exercise challenges.