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Chais Monnet: Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency with IoT

Technology Category

Sensors - Air Pollution Sensors
Sensors - Environmental Sensors

Applicable Industries

Buildings
Cement

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control
Smart Campus

Services

System Integration

About The Customer

Chais Monnet is a luxury hotel located on a two-hectare property in the heart of historic vineyards. The hotel features 92 rooms and suites, plus 14 luxury apartments. Additional amenities include a restaurant, a seminar room, a spa, and a swimming pool. The hotel is housed in a listed historic building, adding to its charm and appeal. Chais Monnet caters to an international clientele, who expect high-end equipment and the ability to control comfort parameters from their rooms. The hotel is committed to providing a comfortable and luxurious experience for its guests, while also prioritizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Challenge

Chais Monnet, a new hotel located in the heart of historic vineyards, faced several challenges in developing a Building Management System (BMS) and an energy-consumption monitoring system. The hotel, which boasts 92 rooms, 14 apartments, a restaurant, a seminar room, a spa, and a swimming pool, required a system that was not only intuitive and user-friendly but also capable of communicating with all technical batches including domestic hot water, electricity, heating, lighting, and air handling unit. The challenge was further complicated by the need to ensure quality aesthetics of the equipment and the finishing of the wiring and thermostats, to comply with the requirements of a listed historic building. Additionally, the hotel wanted to provide its international clientele with the ability to control comfort parameters from their rooms.

The Solution

The solution to Chais Monnet's challenges came in the form of EcoStruxure Building Operation and connected products. These products distribute and optimize energy and facility operational performance, leading to energy savings and efficiency. Custom controllers were installed for terminal applications such as fan coils, systems with variable air flow, chilled ceilings, and air conditioners. These controllers were designed to provide optimal efficiency and comfort. Intelligent thermostats were also installed to control the HVAC system and room management. Despite their advanced capabilities, these thermostats maintained simplicity and user-friendliness, allowing guests to easily control the comfort parameters from their rooms.

Operational Impact

The implementation of the EcoStruxure Building Operation and connected products has led to improved financial results for Chais Monnet. The energy savings and increased operational efficiency have reduced costs, while also contributing to the hotel's sustainability efforts through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The multilingual room control has enhanced the guest experience, allowing international clientele to easily control comfort parameters from their rooms. This has led to better guest comfort and higher levels of guest satisfaction. The solution has also successfully maintained the aesthetics of the listed historic building, ensuring that the modern technology does not detract from the building's historic charm.

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