DALLAS & MADEIRA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barefoot Beach Hotel (www.barefootbeachhotel.com), situated on the sandy beaches of Madeira Beach near Tampa Bay, Florida, has selected OpenKey (www.openkey.co) to provide mobile key access for guests directly from their smartphones.
The mobile key technology will enable guests to enjoy the latest, tech-savvy amenities at the beach front hotel property. In addition to keyless entry, OpenKey will enable Barefoot Beach Hotel guests the ability to check-in before they arrive, so they can go straight to their unit and start their vacation without visiting the office and standing in a long registration line. They can also notify the hotel of an early or late arrival, book hotel amenities and call the front desk through the OpenKey app.
“Barefoot Beach Hotel is excited to bring OpenKey to Madeira Beach and provide our guests the convenience of a mobile key to their room,” said Aaron Huffman, general manager of Barefoot Beach Hotel. “This is one of the many ways we help our guests relax and enjoy a memorable stay with us. We chose OpenKey based on the easy interface and simple access from any smartphone with bluetooth. We know our guests are going to love the convenience and experience of remote check-in and keyless access.”
“We’re proud to be part of the guest experience at Barefoot Beach Hotel,” said Brian Shedd, vice president of sales and marketing for OpenKey. “Guest satisfaction is our top priority. We provide an exceptional mobile key solution that saves money for the resort and really improves the guest experience – starting before they arrive and continues throughout their stay. We’re excited for Barefoot Beach Hotel to experience firsthand how the OpenKey app can contribute to positive reviews and repeat visits.”
Guests in search of a more personalized hotel experience are drawn to the Barefoot Beach Hotel and request rooms overlooking the Gulf Of Mexico. With plenty of activities within two blocks of the hotel at Johns Pass Village, there is something for everyone to enjoy while at the property. The property has studios with kitchenettes and two-bedroom suites that provide a cozy stay. The OpenKey keyless access is the latest amenity to be offered by the hotel.
The latest version of the OpenKey app can be downloaded in the iOS App and Google Play stores.
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 worldwide. Hotels and their guests benefit from OpenKey’s platform providing efficiency, easy guest access, and paired with existing hotel mobile offerings. OpenKey is a privately held company located in Dallas, Texas. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit www.openkey.co.
