Lighting in Luxury Hotels

Experience and Sustainability 

The luxury hotel sector in Mexico is constantly evolving, seeking new ways to surprise and delight its guests. In this context, lighting plays a crucial role, not only to create sophisticated and welcoming environments, but also to offer personalized and immersive experiences that align with global trends in comfort, automation and sustainability. 

According to data from the consultancy firm CBRE, the supply of hotels in Mexico soared by 172% in the first 8 months of 2024, with the construction of more than 4,000 rooms. Six out of 10 investors in the hotel sector assure that luxury projects will continue to perform well. 

Lighting for luxury hotels 

• Personalized experiences: Lighting is used to create unique environments that adapt to the preferences of each guest. Intelligent control systems allow adjusting the intensity, color and temperature of the light according to the mood or activity desired. 

• Integration with automation: Lighting connects with other hotel systems, such as curtains, air conditioning and entertainment, to offer an automated and seamless experience. Guests can control all aspects of their environment from a touch panel or mobile app. 

• Biophilic design: The aim is to integrate nature into interior design through lighting, using natural and artificial light that mimics circadian rhythms to promote well-being and relaxation. 

• Sustainability: Energy efficiency is a priority in the luxury hotel industry. Low-consumption LED technologies, intelligent control systems that optimize energy use, and design strategies that maximize natural light are used. 

Lighting and the guest experience 

The Mexican luxury hotel market is no stranger to these trends. Guests are looking for memorable experiences that combine comfort, technology and sustainability.

Lighting plays a key role in creating these experiences: 

• Smart rooms: Luxury hotels in Mexico are implementing lighting systems that allow guests to customize the lighting in their room according to their preferences. This includes the ability to adjust the intensity, color and temperature of the light, as well as create predefined scenes for different activities, such as reading, relaxing or sleeping. 

• Sophisticated common areas: Lighting is used to create elegant and welcoming environments in the common areas of the hotel, such as lobbies, restaurants and bars. The aim is to achieve lighting that enhances the architecture and decoration, creating a sophisticated and memorable atmosphere. 

• Immersive experiences: Some luxury hotels in Mexico are using lighting to create immersive experiences that transport guests to other worlds. This can include projecting images on the walls and ceilings, creating dynamic lighting effects, or integrating lighting with music and sound. 

  
  

The commitment to energy saving 

Sustainability is an increasingly important value in the luxury hotel sector. Hotels in Mexico are implementing measures to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their energy efficiency. Lighting plays a key role in this strategy, and this is where Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology stands out as an innovative solution. 

ORCA PoE allows powering and controlling luminaires through the same network cable used for data transmission. This not only reduces energy consumption thanks to the efficiency of LED technology and dimming capability, but also minimizes the amount of wiring required, resulting in material savings and easier installation. In addition, the ability to automate lighting based on room occupancy, time of day or available daylight allows for further optimization of energy consumption. 

Lighting is an essential element in creating memorable and sustainable luxury experiences. By integrating technology, design and sustainability, hotels can offer their guests a comfortable, personalized and environmentally responsible environment. PoE lighting is positioned as a key tool to achieve this goal, allowing luxury hotels to reduce their environmental impact without compromising the quality of the experience they offer their guests. Contact our team of experts, we design and implement successful projects. 

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