Elite Hotels of Sweden and Nonius share a longstanding and successful partnership. The chain is renowned for its dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences. Their newest addition, Elite Hotel Mårtenson, situated in Halmstad, aims to blend modern amenities with environmental consciousness, ensuring guests enjoy both comfort and sustainability.

The Challenge: Modernising TV Entertainment Cost-Effectively and Sustainably
When Elite Hotels acquired Elite Hotel Mårtenson, they faced a challenge: existing TVs in the rooms were relatively new, making it impractical and unsustainable to replace them with new ones to access Interactive TV. However, upgrading to Nonius TV was imperative to align with the chain’s entertainment standards. Purchasing new TVs was neither cost-effective nor environmentally sustainable, considering the existing TVs were only 4-5 years old. The challenge was to enhance the entertainment system to offer the same range of TV channels, interactive TV system, and casting capabilities as the other hotels in the chain, all without the waste and expense of replacing functional TVs.

The Solution: Transforming TVs into Smart Entertainment Hubs with Nonius and Chromecast Gen4
Nonius delivered an innovative solution with Nonius TV and Cast running in the latest Google hardware, the Chromecast Gen4 (CCwGT). This enabled the existing TVs to function as modern smart TVs, offering:

• Chromecast Gen4 Integration: Cost-effective solution that breathes new life into existing TVs.
• Nonius Cast: Enables guests to cast their own content from personal devices to the TV.
• Nonius Cloud TV: Provides access to a variety of streaming apps, including Netflix, turning the TVs into smart entertainment hubs.
• Allente Streaming App: Developed in partnership with Allente, this app offers linear TV channels, a weekly archive, and movie streaming, replacing the need for traditional antenna systems and satellite dishes.

The Results: Enhancing Guest Satisfaction with Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly TV Entertainment Upgrade
By leveraging these technologies, Elite Hotel Mårtenson provides a seamless, all-in-one entertainment solution at a fraction of the cost of replacing the TVs, all while promoting environmental sustainability. This innovative approach sets a new standard in hospitality technology, demonstrating the power of smart solutions in enhancing guest satisfaction.

Benefits for Guests:

• ‍‍All-in-one Entertainment: TV, information, casting, and entertainment – all in one place for a seamless experience.
• Home-to-Home Feeling: Access to familiar streaming services and the ability to cast personal content creating a comfortable and homelike experience.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Enjoy the latest entertainment options on a 4K display.

Benefits for the Hotel:‍

• Cost-Effective: Achieved their entertainment goals at a fraction of the cost of new TVs.
• Eco-Friendly: Extended the life of existing TVs, minimising environmental impact.
• Streamlined Operations: Simplified setup with just one device per room.