5 Nov 2010

Cell phones replace keys in Stockholm hotel

A world’s first pilot is starting at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm in Sweden. New technology makes it possible for hotel guests to check-in and out using their mobile phones.

“Keys are going mobile. At ASSA ABLOY  Mobile Keys we totally support this convergence and are proud to provide the world’s first complete mobile key service utilizing NFC technology. Thanks to our secure delivery infrastructure and mobile applications it will be possible to securely open digital door locks using your mobile phone in hotels and commercial buildings as well as in your home,” said Daniel Berg, Vice President and General Manager ASSA ABLOY Mobile Keys.

A world’s first pilot is starting at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm in Sweden. ASSA ABLOY, Choice Hotels Scandinavia, TeliaSonera, VingCard Elsafe and Venyon, a fully owned subsidiary of Giesecke & Devrient, have joined forces to replace hotel room keys with NFC-enabled mobile phones. New technology makes it possible for hotel guests to check-in and out using their mobile phones.