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MOBILE BLUETOOTH SOLUTION FOR HOTELS
dormakaba South Africa has designed a secure , accessible and easy-to-use mobile Bluetooth Low Energy ( BLE ) solution for hotels . The solution allows for hotel guests to use their mobile devices as room keys , sidestepping check-in queues and paperwork . Installation is simple and cost-effective and the result is an enhanced guest experience and increased security . A mobile device is a convenient and reliable tool for both the hotel and the guest . Guests simply book their accommodation , download the mobile key application and receive their hotel room key on the app . Once they arrive at their destination , they proceed directly to their room and use their mobile device to enter . The system integrates seamlessly with the hotel locking system , using a cloud-based platform to manage the key allocations and controls . The locks are compatible with BLE which means there is no difference in the price of the locking system . The only cost would be the BLE antenna that needs to be fitted on the inside of the lock and the annual licensing fee to host the hotel in the cloud . www . dormakaba . com
SPIRAL CELLARS NOW IN SOUTH AFRICA
Since the launch in June 2017 , South African wine enthusiasts are now able to install exceptional tailored cellaring solutions in their homes or fine wine and culinary destinations .
A Spiral Cellar is a stylish underground wine cellar capable of holding up to 1,800 bottles of wine in stable , professional cellaring conditions , whilst at the same time creating an interior design feature within the home . With a pedigree of 35 years , Spiral Cellars is Europe ’ s preferred luxury cellaring option , having been chosen to house over 3,000 wine collections in some of the world ’ s finest houses .
A team of craftsmen carries out the installations of all Spiral Cellars . The bespoke cellars can be seamlessly installed in less than two weeks to complement an existing structure , or can be worked in to a new architectural design .
Spiral Cellars takes the concept of a traditional underground French cellar and updates it with faultless design and technology to create the perfect cellaring solution . A naturally ventilated system creates stable cellaring conditions , minimising any fluctuations in light , temperature or humidity with up to 1,800 bottles optimally stored and displayed .
The White Spiral Cellar is expertly designed with a contemporary , stylish white finish for a sophisticated and clean look . The White Spiral Cellar provides the greatest capacity with an external diameter of 2.5m , suitable for a significant collection , with wide steps for an easy descent . Each of the bins is deep enough to accommodate a whole bottle with no overhang and the largest cellar will easily house more than 11,000 glasses of wine ( enough for a few dinner parties ). With the full range of door , lighting and accessory options available for this cellar , it is simple for connoisseurs to create their perfect combination .
The Original Spiral
Cellar is perfectly formed in smooth natural concrete . With an external diameter of 2.3m , the Original Spiral Cellar boasts more than enough space for a sizeable wine collection as each bin stores up to 24 Bordeaux or 17 Burgundy shaped bottles . The Original Spiral Cellar is also available with a choice of impressive door , lighting and accessory options .
A show cellar has been installed in Constantia , Cape Town , which is open for viewing by appointment . Pricing starts at R360,000 per installation . Visit the website at www . thewineroom . co . za or e-mail : info @ thewineroom . co . za
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