OUR INNOVATION

All in-room technology used at The Peninsula Hotels is designed and developed in-house and then prototyped and tested to perfection by the Research and Technology team of electronic, software and hardware engineers, who are able to respond to guests’ needs through a combination of observation, innovation and technological expertise.
​In-room technology

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languages available at the touch of a button. ​
Control the entire room in your own language with one touch of a button
Internet Radio

4000

radio stations to choose from

Custom-designed technology

Custom-designed technology

HSH is the only hotel company in the world with its own research and development facilities to design, build and customise equipment to serve the group’s guests.

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Generations of innovation

Generations of innovation

Innovation is evolving at breakneck speed and we keep our guests up to date with state-of-the-art equipment.

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HSH R&T

Controlling the future

While each hotel has an R&T team in-situ, we can ensure the smooth functioning of the electronics in every guestroom around the world from an elaborate control panel in our laboratory at HQ. 

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Man in HSH R&T

A creative team

All in-room technology is developed and then tested to perfection by the R&T team, comprising a team of 26 electronic, software and hardware engineers who are able to respond to guests’ every need through a combination of observation, innovation and technological know-how. 

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2 employees in R&T

Exceptional quality

Located in Aberdeen on Hong Kong island’s south side, our R&T team strives to provide user-friendly, intuitive technology for today’s increasingly sophisticated hotel guests to enhance comfort and the overall hotel experience.

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Custom-designed technology
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HSH is the only hotel company in the world with its own research and development facilities to design, build and customise equipment to serve the group’s guests.
Generations of innovation
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Innovation is evolving at breakneck speed and we keep our guests up to date with state-of-the-art equipment.
HSH R&T
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While each hotel has an R&T team in-situ, we can ensure the smooth functioning of the electronics in every guestroom around the world from an elaborate control panel in our laboratory at HQ.
Man in HSH R&T
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All in-room technology is developed and then tested to perfection by the R&T team, comprising a team of 26 electronic, software and hardware engineers who are able to respond to guests’ every need through a combination of observation, innovation and technological know-how.
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Located in Aberdeen on Hong Kong island’s south side, our R&T team strives to provide user-friendly, intuitive technology for today’s increasingly sophisticated hotel guests to enhance comfort and the overall hotel experience.

iPad docking station

iPad docking station

In addition to our proprietary in-room technology, we provide a seamless experience for guests using their own devices.
 
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Personalised tablets

Personalised tablets

Our in-room technology can be personalised in 11 different languages at the touch of a button.
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In room nail dryer

In-room nail dryer

We understand the needs of female travelers and have included a fast-drying nail dryer in our guestrooms.
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Bedside chargers

Bedside chargers

A range of chargers and adaptors is made available at our guests’ fingertips.
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Multimedia in room

Multimedia innovation

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iPad docking station
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In addition to can our proprietary in-room technology, we provide a seamless experience for guests using their own devices.
Personalised tablets
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Our in-room technology can be personalised in 11 different languages at the touch of a button.
In room nail dryer
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We understand the needs of female travelers and have included a fast-drying nail dryer in our guestrooms.
Bedside chargers
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A range of chargers and adaptors is made available at our guests’ fingertips
Multimedia in room
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The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie
"Our goal for The Peninsula Hotels’ in-room technology is that our guests must be able to “sense it, feel it and touch it”, yet it must be invisible and seamless at the same time, with connectivity and interlinking all in-room functions. Above all, we want it to be user-friendly."

The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie

​Chairman, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited

Explore our history of innovation

Our hotels stand as an enduring testament to a golden age of warm hospitality, luxury and elegance.

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