Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
A premium Johannesburg business hotel and apartment property in the Melrose Arch Precinct, with VOD Group delivering IPTV, HSIA, wireless and third-party network integration across a large hospitality environment.
Property
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Apartments
Rooms
306 rooms and suites, with 500+ rooms across the wider property scope
Category
Hospitality
Project Scope
The Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch project required coordinated design and deployment of IPTV and HSIA infrastructure across both hotel and apartment environments. VOD Group also had to integrate third-party systems on the network, including BMS, VoIP phones and door locks, while keeping hotel and apartment domains separate with their own branded guest experience.
The Requirements
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Full IPTV Solution
Interactive in-room entertainment delivered across the hotel and apartment sections.
2
Full HSIA Coverage
High Speed Internet Access in every room and across common guest areas.
3
Third-Party Integration
BMS, VoIP phones and electronic door locks connected into the switching network.
4
Separate Guest Domains
Distinct hotel and apartment experiences, including unique WiFi landing pages and GUI designs.
The Solution
1
Hoist Fusion Platform
A single Dell server formed the core platform for managing IPTV devices, HSIA service, Chromecasts and connected client devices.
2
Ruckus Wireless Deployment
Ruckus SmartZone, ICX switches and 650+ access points delivered strong signal levels and reliable throughput across the property.
3
LG Hospitality Screens
500+ LG hospitality screens delivered high-quality in-room HD viewing with a custom interactive guest interface.
4
Chromecast in Every Room
Google Chromecast enabled guests to stream personal media from their own devices for a more familiar in-room experience.
The Result
The property received full WiFi coverage with strong signal quality, Chromecast in every room and a switching network capable of supporting the hospitality experience alongside third-party operational systems. The hotel and apartment areas could share the same Hoist Fusion foundation while maintaining separate domains and tailored guest-facing interfaces.
Summary
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Property
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Apartments, Tier 1 hotel, 500+ rooms.
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Solutions
Anivea Headend, Hoist IPTV and HSIA server, LG hospitality screens, Ruckus wireless and Google Chromecast.
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Results
Property-wide WiFi, in-room casting and third-party network integrations completed through the central switching environment.
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Industry
Hospitality