Hotel Information Systems Selected for base2stay - London's New Concept in Urban Accommodation

base2stay offers a new approach to urban accommodation by blending aspects of serviced apartments with boutique hotels to offer a synthesis of what guests really need and use. By concentrating on stylish, comfortable and fully air-conditioned rooms that feature state-of-the-art communications and kitchenettes, and editing out many of the unnecessary extras available at traditional hotels, base2stay is able to offer excellent standards of accommodation from just £80 per room including VAT. base2stay's first property opened in Kensington this past April. The 67-room hotel offers flexible accommodation options and 24-hour reception and the informative in-room ‘base directory’ which highlights the wide array of local amenities available to guests including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, shops, gyms and launderettes all of which are only a phone call, click or short walk away.

Hotel Information Systems was primarily selected to support the planned expansion of base2stay. Hotel Information Systems offers an Internet native .NET centralised solution, where the current server will be moved from its initial hotel location into a central hosting facility where it will manage multiple units. All properties will also be connected to the HIS Reservation Portal allowing for real time management of web bookings.

epitome.NET PMS has been developed from the ground up using the Microsoft .NET™ Internet framework. Hotel Information Systems fast tracked the development process by taking their popular epitome Windows PMS as a framework and reproduced the same level of functionality in the new epitome.NET PMS. This results in a system that not only takes advantage of the latest technology but also contains richness in functionality that is more typically found in systems of some years standing.

Nassar Khalil, General Manager of base2stay, said “We spent considerable time and effort in assessing solutions from several different companies using a number of criteria, enabling us to be able to take a balanced view of what was on offer before deciding. We concluded that with Hotel Information Systems’ strong roots in hospitality and global presence, we can leverage their experience and expertise to assist our business expansion in the future. On a day to day basis our operators liked the clear and straight forward design of the system which we feel will make training and familiarisation with the system much easier”.

Brian Bowerfind, VP & GM of Hotel Information Systems International Business Unit commented, “Our Company has devoted a great deal of effort and resources in developing a property management system that will help hotels maintain a high level of customer focus whilst substantially reducing the cost of ownership. The hotel industry is already extremely excited about this new system and we are confident that our current and future users will be particularly pleased with the new generation of hospitality technology and its capabilities. We are very proud to partner with base2stay and provide them with their hotel management systems for the future. With yet another major contract awarded to Hotel Information Systems, the market has begun to realize there is a company that exceeds clients’ normal expectations of customer service and product innovation”.

About base2stay | base2stay, central London’s latest serviced apartment-hotel, strategically located in Kensington, has been designed from a classic white stucco townhouse and mews, providing guests with comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with excellent facilities. Whether your stay is for business or leisure, base2stay has been designed with your comfort and convenience in mind.base2stay's evolutionary approach offers choice and value. Whether it's a short stay or an extended stay, using the in-room internet or direct dial phones, the base2stay directory makes it easy for guests to order from a wide range of services and meals, delivered to base2stay. It couldn't be simpler - order in, take out, shop or book - you choose. Your base2stay studio apartment gives you all you need to sleep, eat, work and play in London. The 67-room property will have seven different accommodation categories including single, double, deluxe and interconnecting rooms. Each room features its own mini kitchen with microwave and fridge, offering any number of alternatives to conventional hotel room service and dining, whilst the flat screen televisions provide satellite channels, films, music and free internet. All guest rooms are also equipped with a VPN broadband service.

About Hotel Information Systems | Hotel Information Systems delivers solutions developed using the only tools available today for flexible enterprise computing, Java and .NET. The corporate consolidation and on-property management solutions enable hoteliers to focus on relationships, support sales and marketing goals, and implement decisions in a rapid change environment. The Company’s highly skilled, customer-focused staff provide expert assistance to clients when integrating their business processes with their partners, suppliers and customers, leveraging existing IT investments and implementing a solid technology foundation to add functionality at their own pace. With years of hospitality experience, open standards development methodology, scalable architecture, and best business practices, Hotel Information Systems provides clients with solutions for sustainable competitive advantage. The Company’s corporate offices are based in California and the European Headquarters are in London. For a complete demonstration or additional information please contact a Hotel Information Systems EMEA Client Solutions Representative at +44(0).20.8891.1888 or visit .