Accor’s Le Royal Monceau and RUCKUS Networks complete Olympian effort

One of the world’s most famous hotels selects RUCKUS Networks to elevate its guests and staff Wi-Fi user experience.

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Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, part of the world leading Accor hospitality group has successfully completed the upgrade of its Wi-Fi® network in time for guests visiting the French capital this summer, with the help of CommScope’s RUCKUS Networks.

The exclusive hotel has deployed more than 330 RUCKUS® access points (APs) within its 149 guest rooms & suites and back of house, three high density public area APs in its Katara Cinema, six outdoor APs and two RUCKUS SmartZone™ Wi-Fi Controllors. The deployment of RUCKUS access points will elevate the guest experience through enhanced connectivity speeds, low latency, improved security and increased reliability and capacity. Guests will benefit from robust, reliable Wi-Fi that supports high-density environments, perfect for streaming or video calling friends and family back home, as well as other bandwidth-intensive applications.

In addition, the RUCKUS SmartZone controller will simplify network management, providing the hotel's IT team with advanced solutions to optimize performance and swiftly address any issues. This upgrade underscores Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris's commitment to offering a world-class stay, combining luxury with cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its guests.

"I am thrilled to announce our recent upgrade to RUCKUS Wi-Fi technology, supported by a dedicated 4Gb fiber connection exclusively for our guests,” commented Hedi Elkilani, IT Director of Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. “This significant enhancement underscores our commitment to providing an unparalleled digital experience for our esteemed guests. With RUCKUS's advanced Wi-Fi solutions, we are now able to deliver seamless, high-speed internet connectivity throughout our property, ensuring that every guest enjoys the same level of performance and reliability they expect at home. This upgrade not only enhances our guests' ability to stream, video conference, and stay connected but also supports our vision of offering a world-class, tech-savvy environment that meets the evolving needs of today's travelers."

“When traveling far and wide, guests expect a premium experience, including a fast, easy and uninterrupted Wi-Fi connection,” stated Bart Giordano, SVP & President, Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions, CommScope. “Our deployment with Le Royal Monceau is a great example of how RUCKUS Networks’ Wi-Fi technology and expertise in network infrastructure offers real value to premium hospitality venues and guests, delivering the caliber of stay that today’s hotel guests expect.”

The deployment of RUCKUS Wi-Fi solution throughout Le Royal Monceau concluded in July 2024, facilitating uninterrupted access to these connectivity benefits to guests checking in during the heightened summer travel months. 

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