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Hotels
and Motels
Video surveillance
is the perfect security solution for hotels, motels, resorts and other types
of paid lodging. With the demand for hotel rooms and space constantly increasing,
the security of guests, hotel property and employees has become more important
than ever. A carefully considered system of security cameras can help secure
your hotel or resort and give your guests the peace of mind they deserve.
How Hotel Video
Surveillance can be Beneficial
- Security
– Video surveillance can help keep your guests safe from theft and other criminals
by helping you track your visitors and prevent break-ins on your property.
- Prevent
theft – Security cameras can help keep intruders out of exclusive
hotel areas like swimming pools and gyms, where theft is common. A surveillance
system in your store room and other maintenance areas can uncover potential
employee theft.
- Remain
competitive – Along with providing security, a professional video
surveillance system gives your guests peace of mind while staying at your
hotel, and can help you increase your return business and remain competitive
in an aggressive market.
- Flexible
– Modern security cameras are easy to install and can be adjusted at anytime
to fit your needs. Unlike analog CCTV cameras, wireless IP cameras don't require
technicians, power tools, or miles of wiring. All you do is mount the cameras
and start recording.
- Remote
monitoring – Adding an NVR (Network Video Recorder) to your security
camera system gives you the ability to broadcast your surveillance footage
over the internet. This breakthrough in surveillance technology allows you
to monitor any of your cameras at any time from any internet connection, giving
you instant security updates.
Potential Risks
of Motel Security Cameras
- Privacy
– Protect the privacy of your guests and employees by keeping your surveillance
cameras in public places like lobbies, restaurants, pool and spa areas, and
meeting areas, and out of guest rooms and break rooms.
- Damage
– Cameras, especially when they are outdoors, can be damaged by storms or
falling objects. While this kind of damage is rare, it's important to keep
a secondary security system in place to protect your guests and property should
they occur.
- Outages
– Power disruptions or surges can cause interruptions in recording or damage
to your system.
Questions to
Ask When Configuring Lodging Security Cameras
Your hotel or
resort's specific security needs depend on many factors. Consider each of the
following when you are purchasing and configuring your surveillance system:
- Where do you
experience the most thefts?
- Have you ever
wished that you caught something on camera?
- How do you
currently manage security at your hotel?
- Do you feel
like your surrounding area contributes to your overall security?
- How would
you describe your average guest?
- Business
travelers
- Leisure
travelers
- Families
- How is your
hotel or resort laid out?
- Single
building housing guest rooms, amenities like pool and spa, and facilities.
- Several
buildings spread out over a large property
- Have you ever
had issues with employee theft?
Setup advice
for Inn, Bed and Breakfast and Resort CCTV Systems
- Place cameras
in near entrances and exits so you get a
clear picture of each guest or visitor.
- Cameras in
open areas like lobbies, pools, and meeting
rooms can help prevent petty theft.
- For valuable
items like safes and artwork, fixed cameras
near the object can help prevent theft.
- Cameras placed
around your hotel's perimeter can help secure your building
and facilities in dangerous neighborhoods.
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