2025-10-13 – Weekly Hotel News : Which hotel has the most rooms?

Last week, our forum members engaged in a variety of insightful discussions that spanned from the technical to the developmental. A noteworthy theme was the integration of guestroom energy management systems with building management systems, sparking a conversation on operational efficiency. Members also shared career advice and experiences, particularly focusing on the certifications that can enhance career prospects in hospitality. Another popular topic was exploring what defines a great hotel employee, with many sharing their views on essential traits.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Guestroom EMS that plays nice with BMS
This thread delves into the compatibility between guestroom energy management systems and building management systems. The discussion is crucial for those looking to streamline hotel operations.
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Which Hotel Has the Most Rooms in the World?
Curious about record-breaking hotels? This conversation uncovers which hotel tops the list for having the most rooms globally, sparking interest among travel enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.
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Support Groups and Hospitality Networks
A supportive network can make a significant difference in the hospitality industry. This topic highlights the importance of community and collaboration among professionals.
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Certifications That Boost Your Hospitality Career
Discover which certifications can propel your career forward. Members have shared valuable insights into qualifications that are most respected in the industry.
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Service recovery course results
Results from a recent service recovery course are in, and the findings are prompting discussions on how to handle service failures effectively.
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Thinking About a Career in Hospitality? Start Here!
For those contemplating a career in hospitality, this thread offers guidance and advice from seasoned professionals on getting started.
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What Traits Make a Great Hotel Employee?
Members are weighing in on what makes an exemplary hotel employee. The thread is filled with personal anecdotes and professional insights.
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What Year Was the First Modern Hotel Opened?
A bit of history for the curious minds: this discussion explores the origins of the modern hotel industry.
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Keeping Up with Industry Standards
Staying current with industry standards is key to success. This discussion provides updates and tips on maintaining compliance and excellence.
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How Did You Land Your First Hotel Job?
A nostalgic thread where members share their first steps into the hotel industry, offering inspiration and practical advice for newcomers.
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Thank you for being an active part of our community. Your contributions and engagements make our discussions richer and more diverse. Looking forward to another week of vibrant conversation.

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First World Hotel in Genting Highlands has the β€œmost rooms” per Guinness β€” about 7,351 β€” a small city. On the EMS+BMS front, try a pilot tying occupancy-based HVAC setbacks to PMS check-in/out on one floor before rolling it out property-wide.

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Guinness has First World Hotel at about 7,351 rooms, but as a U.S. yardstick The Venetian/Palazzo sits around 7,100; the interesting bit is their β€˜stack cleaning’ and zone-supervisor model to keep turnovers from turning into Tetris. If you’re piloting EMS+BMS, @g_waters4, try one tower stack and use door-lock occupancy pings to trigger 2–3Β°F setbacks and fan auto β€” are you seeing any rebound comfort hits?

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@amirahJ34 nice call on β€œstack cleaning” β€” at places like MGM Grand (about 6,800 rooms) and Moscow’s Izmailovo (about 5k+), the trick is syncing elevator zoning with housekeeping waves so turns and energy controls don’t trip each other up. For a quick pilot, map PMS stay/dirty/vacant to three HVAC setpoints on one tower stack and align an elevator service window, then compare kWh and room-ready time after two weeks. At that size it feels more like running an airport than a hotel.

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I’d lead with workflow acceleration quantified as β€˜minutes saved per ticket’ and β€˜shifts saved per week’ for front desk/back office, then bring total cost in the pilot recap β€” sell the coffee, then the beans price; if finance is driving, just swap the slide order. For LATAM, pair Spanish/Portuguese UI and local invoicing with a 14‑day POC on the top 3 workflows to show before/after. Would IT/ops greenlight if you commit to a 30‑day time‑to‑value?

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Landed my first remote reservations gig with Hilton by rewriting β€˜squad leader’ as β€˜shift lead’ and leaning on two veteran referrals; the 15‑minute mock call decided it. If you’re eyeing these roles, set alerts on https://careers.hilton.com (and Marriott), but watch for β€œremote” listings with state residency rules and a hard‑wired ethernet requirement.

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