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[July 25, 2017]

OpenKey Announces Partnership with The Wheelhouse Hotel

Chicago's latest development, the Wheelhouse Hotel, has chosen OpenKey, the industry standard for universal mobile key technology in hotels, as its mobile keyless app partner with ASSA ABLOY Hospitality's RFID Bluetooth enabled electronic locks. The hotel, developed by a joint venture between Horizon Realty Group, Holiday Jones and Marc Realty, is slated to open late 2017 in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, just a block from Wrigley Field.

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The Wheelhouse Hotel (Photo: Business Wire)

The Wheelhouse Hotel (Photo: Business Wire)

The award-winning OpenKey app will enable seamless room access for guests of the Wheelhouse, while also reducing the hotel's carbon footprint by reducing the use of disposable plastic keys. Implementing OpenKey's technology will also provide guests with a convenient source for directions to the property, amenity booking, notification of early or late arrival to the hotel and more.

"We're excited to be partnering with OpenKey," Holiday Jones company manager Robert Baum said. "As technology continues to integrate itself within hospitality and travel markets, guests are beginning to expect conveniences like mobile check-in and keyless entry. OpenKey will help us to seamlessly integrate this convenient technology while also elevating the guest experience."

In addition to guaranteeing added convenience for guests, OpenKey's unique mobile ke technology will bring benefits to staff and management at the Wheelhouse. The partnership allows developers to reduce the cost of investment in traditional RFID cards, helping to lower spending. The smart technology also allows front desk staff to better manage the guest experience, increase customer loyalty and improve administrative efficiency.




With ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Mobile Access compatible and active locks, resort guests can quickly and conveniently enter their guestrooms with a swipe of their smart phone. The global leader in hotel security technology, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality continues its efforts in partnering with companies that share a common vision of innovating hospitality security.

Named after the area in a batter's strike zone most likely to produce a home run, the Wheelhouse is located just a block south of Wrigley field. Developers of the Wheelhouse wanted to strike a balance between preserving the industrial heritage of the space and modernizing it. Plans for the 49-room, boutique hotel include retail space, a rooftop bar and a basement karaoke lounge with a speakeasy vibe. The property's development comes on the heels of Lakeview's recent renaissance, thanks in part to the Cubs' World Series win. Locals and visitors alike are able to enjoy the neighborhood's vibrant nightlife, inclusive of sports clubs, theater programming and a variety of restaurants.

"The Wheelhouse promises to be one of the coolest new hotels in Chicago, and we think their guests will be very receptive to OpenKey's technology," said Brian Shedd, VP of Sales & Marketing for OpenKey. "They'll be able to spend less time discussing check-in details and more time getting recommendations from the local staff on what to do during their stay."

About OpenKey

Founded in 2014, OpenKey is reinventing the hospitality experience through its mobile access solution. The OpenKey app is the industry standard for universal mobile key technology and works with the majority of digital hotel locks. Hotels and their guests benefit from OpenKey's platform providing efficiency, convenience and cost savings. OpenKey is a privately held company located in Plano, Texas. The company has been funded by several of the largest hotel ownership and management companies in the world. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit www.openkey.co.

About ASSA ABLOY Hospitality

The global leader in hotel security technology for nearly 40 years, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality is a part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, a publicly listed company with 47,000 employees. With products installed in properties all over the world, securing millions of guestrooms globally, the company's comprehensive range of security and technology solutions is comprised of VingCard electronic locks, Elsafe in-room safes, integrated software platforms and advanced mobile access solutions. Its latest innovation, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Mobile Access provides advanced security for hotels and augments the stay experience for today's tech-savvy guests. Operating with secure Seos technology, Mobile Access allocates guestrooms and generates encrypted digital keys over a secure channel. This allows users to bypass the front desk and access their assigned guestrooms via their personal smart phones and watches. In order to provide best-in-class customer service, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality offers support in more than 166 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.assaabloyhospitality.com.


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