ROANOKE, VA.—The Hampton Inn-Old Town/King Street in Alexandria, Va., has installed Lodging Technology’s GEM System Energy Management and Guest-In-Room Detector in all 80 guestrooms, including five one-bedroom suites. GEM System, an infrared sensor-based guestroom energy management system, reduces room energy costs 35 percent to 45 percent by maintaining “management-preferred” temperatures in rooms while guests are out. GEM System works with any HVAC system, of any voltage, with any type of thermostat or control.
Guest-In-Room Detector, a feature of GEM System, allows authorized staff members to determine physically occupied rooms from the hallway without knocking and disturbing guests. GEM System is projected to reduce guestroom energy costs at the Hampton Inn $12,240 annually, allowing for a payback of less than two years. The hotel will also improve guest service by virtually eliminating guest disturbances and embarrassing intrusions using the Guest-In-Room Detector feature.
“I knew from the moment I walked in the door at the Hampton Inn that this property was taking steps to conserve energy in many different areas, and GEM System was the perfect fit for their guestrooms,” said Jon Griffin, technical sales manager at Lodging Technology. “It’s such a pleasure to partner with a company that considers energy conservation a top priority, and I commend the Hampton Inn Alexandria-Old Town on a continued job well done.”
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