Features of electronic locks for boarding houses
A person unfamiliar with the operation of modern locking systems may think that the functionality of a mechanical and electronic lock is the same. Both of them prevent unauthorized access to a hotel room or any other area. But you should take into account that on installing card-access locks for boarding houses the hotel owner will have wider opportunities for controlling the business and prompt response. The comfort level of guests increases significantly. Besides, the system brings an opportunity to provide additional services that are paid very well. The following important advantages of electronic locks should be mentioned:
- Guests' security. In contrast to a mechanical key, which can be easily duplicated at the nearest workshop, it is impossible to make a copy of an electronic keycard. Hotel locks are integrated with the internal management system (PMS), the issuing of new keys is centralized. You can easily track how many duplicates are currently in use and who is using them. The logbook contains complete information on who and exactly when entered a guest's room. This helps to unveil the truth in case of emergency, prevent break-in and theft as well ungrounded claims.
- Extra services and revenue. A plastic card can be used for accessing not only the guest's room, but also to enter such areas as gyms, a SPA complex, and restaurants. Besides, a guest can pay with it for your services. Due to this option, there is no need to use cash in the whole territory of your boarding house or club. The creation of a private space is another bonus for your guests, since only the keycard holder can enter a closed area. Due to this fact, no other persons are present in the recreation area.
- It is easy to solve a key losing issue. The need to replace mechanical locks is a fairly common problem for hoteliers. If a mechanical key is lost, it is required to install a new mortise lock and buy new keys for it. If you have electronic boarding house locks, this problem can be easily solved by changing the code and issuing a new keycard at the reception. This procedure is repeated every time when a new guest is checking in. Due to this, the safety of their belongings and the sole access to the room are ensured. When choosing a hotel, this factor may be essential for people who especially care about their security.
- Personnel control. Experienced hoteliers know very well that some part of revenue may be pocketed by personnel. If mechanical locks are used, it is almost impossible to control the money flow. According to industry specialists, hotel owners lose up to 5-10% of revenue every month. The installation of electronic locks for boarding houses, country hotels, and resorts allows you to control the money flow from your guests and eliminate the problem of revenue pocketing by some persons of your staff. It is important to understand that issuing new keycards is impossible without logging this event. That is why the business owner can be completely sure about all the services provided to guests.
- Extra revenue. The revenue leak can be also relevant for related services.
Avoiding cash in a restaurant, cafe, and SPA-zone will redirect the money flow to the hotel account, and not to the pockets of some employees, who often look for such ways to earn extra money. There is no doubt that the cost of electronic locks will be totally compensated within the first months after installing the system.
HSU hotel locks: modern solution for hotels
HSU hotel locks are extremely reliable: the failure rate is less than 0.1% of the installed ones. A secret mechanical emergency key is provided for potential emergencies. It may be needed to open a door in case of blocking the electronic system. It should be noted that such events are also logged in the logbook and cannot be used by personnel behind the owner's back.
Electronic hotel and boarding house locks are break-resistant due to their design features. Their load-bearing components are made of steel. This guarantees a long service life and a resistance to mechanical deformations. There are compound-covered lock models in the product line of our company. They can be installed on external constructions. If you have any questions concerning the operation of electronic locks, please, contact us by phone to clarify any issues at any time.