Checking into a hotel at the front desk can be one of those boring experiences that everyone has to go through when choosing to stay at a hotel. But not at Alibaba’s futuristic Flyzoo hotel. The hotel is completely keyless and cashless, thanks to modern technology.
Flyzoo hotel is located in Hangzhou, China. The hotel allows guests to make room reservations and payments directly from its mobile app. There is an option for a virtual room tour in the app so guests can know exactly what to expect from their room before confirming a booking.
You must be wondering how the rooms are secured for not using a lock. Well, Alibaba has incorporated facial recognition technology to enter and exit rooms. Cool, right?
There are 290 rooms in the hotel and it has most of the state-of-the-art facilities you would expect from a luxury hotel including a gym. However, the coolest part about this hotel is that the hotel maintenance is done by robots. Yes, the robot will serve food if you visit the hotel.
“As smart technology is reshaping the industry, FlyZoo Hotel represents Alibaba’s efforts to marry hospitality with technology, and ultimately inspire and empower the tourism industry to embrace innovation.,” said Andy Wang, CEO of Alibaba Future Hotel.
If you are a foreigner who does not have access to the mobile app, you can check with your passport at the self-service kiosk in the hotel lobby.
There is a smart speaker called “Tmail Genie” which can be used to perform quick tasks like adjusting the room temperature, controlling the lights, and so on. Food orders can also be made with a voice assistant.
So, would you consider visiting this hotel if you want to visit China?
