Saturday, August 19, 2006
Warminski Hotel Olsztyn ***
The Warminski Hotel in Olsztyn is a modern conference-business establishment located in the heart of the city. The Warminski Hotel houses 127 comfortably furnished guestrooms and 6 luxury suites, the Nowoczesna Restaurant where both the regional cuisine and European cuisine dishes are offered, and the Atelier Restaurant available upon prior booking.
Our guests are welcome to use the air-conditioned multi-functional rooms and the business room equipped with office facilities and computers.
The Warminski Hotel in Olsztyn provides access to W-LAN Web, that is access to the Internet. After a busy day our guests are welcome to make use of the facilities of a sauna, hydro-massage, a fitness room, the hairstyling studio and the massage parlour. The Warminski Hotel offers its guests an attended parking lot and an underground garage.
Our guests are welcome to use the air-conditioned multi-functional rooms and the business room equipped with office facilities and computers.
The Warminski Hotel in Olsztyn provides access to W-LAN Web, that is access to the Internet. After a busy day our guests are welcome to make use of the facilities of a sauna, hydro-massage, a fitness room, the hairstyling studio and the massage parlour. The Warminski Hotel offers its guests an attended parking lot and an underground garage.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Hotel check-in kiosks multiplying rapidly, but who wants them?
We’re used to it at airports. We’re resigned to it at grocery stores. Now self-service check-in kiosks in hotel lobbies are multiplying faster than bunnies in springtime.
Major chains such as Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton and Fairmont are installing kiosks that allow busy customers to check themselves in and get a key—without ever talking to a human being.
A person who checks in at a kiosk can speed the process by 48%, according to kiosk maker NCR Corp. and Hospitality Technology research. No wasted time chit-chatting with the all-too-human desk clerk. No waiting in line behind the couple from Cleveland with six kids and an upgrade demand.
Embassy Suites in Detroit has a kiosk. It’s used mostly by travelers used to technology. In 18 months, it hasn’t reduced front desk staffing. “Most people, if they see the kiosk and see a body at the front counter will still go to the body,” says general manager Ben Joos.
That’s backed up by a Forrester Research study of San Francisco published in Fast Company magazine in July. The study found seven of 10 guests would rather interact with a person at check-in
But that’s what people said about airlines and grocery stores. Nearly 80% of people use electronic check-in at airports; 47% do in groceries.
Major chains such as Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton and Fairmont are installing kiosks that allow busy customers to check themselves in and get a key—without ever talking to a human being.
A person who checks in at a kiosk can speed the process by 48%, according to kiosk maker NCR Corp. and Hospitality Technology research. No wasted time chit-chatting with the all-too-human desk clerk. No waiting in line behind the couple from Cleveland with six kids and an upgrade demand.
Embassy Suites in Detroit has a kiosk. It’s used mostly by travelers used to technology. In 18 months, it hasn’t reduced front desk staffing. “Most people, if they see the kiosk and see a body at the front counter will still go to the body,” says general manager Ben Joos.
That’s backed up by a Forrester Research study of San Francisco published in Fast Company magazine in July. The study found seven of 10 guests would rather interact with a person at check-in
But that’s what people said about airlines and grocery stores. Nearly 80% of people use electronic check-in at airports; 47% do in groceries.
