HotelNet Access allows guests to connect to a fast and reliable Internet connection directly from inside the hotel. Guests dial Extension 2000 for an immediate connection via their modem, at an unlimited daily rate. Guests receive dedicated access to a T1 line and have commented on improved speed and convenience since the Denver Marriott City Center began the program. No Ethernet card is required.

In addition, guests are seeing improved value with the Marriott's new program. Many guests accrue charges for Internet access through long distance, local and 800 numbers access for Internet. Therefore, HotelNet's flat pricing of $4.99 presents guests with a distinct cost and value advantage. In addition, Internet access from hotels can be painfully slow, but with HotelNet guests receive dedicated access via a T1, resulting in much faster access.

Making matters difficult for the hotel are the lengthy Internet connection times that swamp the hotel's telephone system adding cost and performance liabilities. HotelNet relieves this problem by connecting guest to a dedicated Internet data network.

The Marriott's move reflects a shift that is taking place in the hospitality industry. Business travelers, who comprise a substantial portion of the Marriott's clientele, require services that help them achieve greater productivity during their guest stays. The growing use of the Internet has caused the Marriott and other hotels to look at new guest amenities, such as STS's HotelNet offering. More and more, these amenities will be important factors for business travelers' deciding where to stay, making technology a key to a healthy bottom line, industry experts say.

STS also provides hotels with the ability to connect conference and administrative users to the Internet. The total package of services makes up the HotelNet product suite. Other services provided my the hospitality focused communication solutions provider include telecommunication audit services, direct-dial, and in-room fax services. Through focus, STS is able to meet the unique requirements of the hospitality industry.

STS Communications is a hospitality industry focused provider of custom designed communication systems and solutions. Focus is on assisting property and chain management define the problems and alternative approaches to best serve the connectivity requirements of today's and tomorrow's hotel and business travelers.