Starwood has launched a voice activated hotel room. Each Aloft Voice-Activated Hotel Room is equipped with an iPad running a custom Aloft app used for controlling the in-room guest experience, with HomeKit-enabled accessories including room temperature, lighting options and more. These new rooms are currently only available at Aloft Boston Seaport and at Aloft Santa Clara.
Brian McGuinness, Global Brand Leader, Aloft Hotels said, “Forget the phrase ‘at the touch of your fingertips.’ Today’s early adopter, hyper-connected global traveller wants a level of personalisation unlike ever before, and that means being able to control their hotel experience with the sound of their voice. We’re thrilled to be the first hotel brand to bring voice-activation to our guests in this way, using Siri to control room temperature, lighting and more during their stay.”
When guests arrive, they will launch a custom Aloft app on their in-room iPad to control various aspects of their voice-activated room. A personalised welcome screen will advise guests on how to set up their room and use their own voice with “Hey Siri”. Each iPad also offers a simple tutorial to guide guests through the setup process and answer any questions they may have.
