Optimize energy use in limited-service hotels with Honeywell INNCOM Direct

The hidden cost of empty hotel rooms

Energy is typically a hotel’s second highest operating cost[1], with bills exacerbated by lights, HVAC systems and electrical devices being left on in empty guest rooms and common areas. In the U.S. alone, 30% of hotel rooms are unrented at any given time[2] or vacant for much of the day, fueling unnecessary energy consumption.

Hotel operators are looking for a simple, affordable, automated way to switch off or minimize energy use in specific areas of their properties.

INNCOM Direct from Honeywell provides such a capability. Designed for mid-market hotels, the energy management system uses proprietary Honeywell detection logic, temperature setbacks and automated scheduling to identify unoccupied guest rooms and common areas and adjust energy levels accordingly. Through secure networking, staff can manage one or multiple properties remotely via a single, clear dashboard and mobile alerts.

Halifax Hospitality recently deployed INNCOM Direct at its new, 92,000 sq. ft., 159-room hotel in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Hitesh Patel, vice president, explains: “Utility costs are going up. We needed something that would give us a greater ability to manage energy use, especially when guests aren’t using a room or when a common area is empty.”

Choose your level of energy savings

INNCOM Direct enables three levels of energy management:

1. SIMPLE: Out-of-the-box motion sensing provides effective occupant detection and automated energy management capabilities.
2. STANDARD: Connecting door sensors or additional motion sensors can achieve more precise occupant detection that can yield 15-25% energy savings per guestroom.[3]
3. OPTIMAL: To unlock 25-40% energy savings per guestroom, INNCOM Direct can be integrated into a property management system.[4]

All-in-one packaging expedites deployment

INNCOM Direct comes equipped with everything required to achieve your energy management and control objectives, including:

• INNCOM Direct Dashboard provides cloud-based visualization and control with mobile alerts.
• INNCOM D1 Thermostat incorporates a motion sensor and wireless connectivity.
• INNCOM D578 Edge Router features a self-forming mesh network for fast setup.
• INNCOM Direct delivers analytical insights on guest comfort, savings opportunities and more.

In addition, INNCOM Direct is compatible with most HVAC systems as well as existing INNCOM thermostats and devices, while seamless portfolio management can be accomplished via native integration with the Honeywell Forge and INNCOM INNcontrol 5 platforms.

Attain your sustainability goals faster

Automating energy consumption within your property can also help you meet corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets and increase your eligibility for California Title 24 and Energy Star® standards, LEED® certification or utility rebates.

If you’d like to optimize energy use in your limited-service hotel, Honeywell is ready to help.

[1] “Sustainable Operations in Hotel Industry Introduction – Poms”, POMS. [Accessed July 18, 2024] www.pomsmeetings.org/confpapers/060/060-0269.pdf.

[2] “Hotel Occupancy: 2019 Performance vs. 2023 Projections by State”, American Hotel & Lodging Association, February 2023. https://www.ahla.com/sites/default/files/SOTI_report_Oxford_Data_Occupancy.pdf

[3] Based on HVAC runtime reduction vs traditional thermostat mode (ETM) in hotels with average occupancy and less than 500 rooms.

[4] Based on HVAC runtime reduction vs traditional thermostat mode (ETM) in hotels with average occupancy and less than 500 rooms.