Monday, November 06, 2006

That's One Smart Room

So coming to Korea, I knew that the country was one of the leaders in the area of technology (Samsung and LG are both based here). What I didn't realize was how that technology would transfer to our hotel room. I am amazed at all of the cool stuff in our room, so I thought I would share some of it with you. When you walk into the room, you put your key into this box that is mounted on the wall.


Instantly the entryway light and a few lights in the room turn on. When you take your key and leave the room, the lights turn off, so electricity isn't wasted. Right next to the box are buttons for the do not disturb and make up the room. So instead of hanging the traditional sign on your doorknob, a light turns on outside your room indicating which button you have pressed. There is also a doorbell (the chimes button) outside each room.

The next cool piece of technology is this control box, which is located on the nightstand.


It is wonderful, because it truly controls everything in the room, including the lights (you can choose which ones to turn on and off), temperature, do not disturb and make up the room buttons, and of course the radio, clock and alarm. Its so nice to have all of that right at your fingertips. The final piece of technology that I think is crazy is the toilet.



As you can see, there are multiple buttons, a set of instructions, and the thing plugs into the wall! I have seen normal bidets before, but this takes hygiene to a whole new level!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Does one of the buttons on that toilet pop up a helicopter prop, that makes you start flying. Cause that would be awesome

Jeff and Mia said...

No but at least my nether-regions get a nice shower and a blow dry before I have to stand up.