The Famed Plaza Hotel Welcomes The iPad

Built in 1907, the famed Plaza Hotel is every bit a landmark as New York City itself. Now the hotel, which is located next to Central Park, has entered the digital age by offering each of its guests an iPad. The Plaza’s iPads come with Intelity’s ICE (Interactive Customer Experience) software. With a touch of the screen, guests are able to order room service, make restaurant reservations, and talk directly to the Hotel’s concierge.

In addition, guests can explore NYC destination guides, request wake-up calls, and at the end of their stay, check airline schedules and print boarding passes (which are delivered to the room). According to Shane Krige, general manager of The Plaza, who spoke to The Luxist:

"We chose the iPad because it is a great piece of equipment that is here to stay and won't disappear tomorrow. It brings another five star element to the hotel."

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