The world’s first hotel-room Internet service has been launched by ViewInn Plc at the Chesterfield Hotel in London, with hardware provided by Bull Information Systems Ltd. Links have been included to hundreds of sites expected to be of most interest to guests visiting from overseas. All 110 rooms in the hotel will offer the on-line service with access provided through the television set. On-line services on offer include the electronic editions of various newspapers, sports news, entertainment guides and financial market reports, and are down-loaded and stored centrally in the hotel rather than being provided in real time. Other services include facsimile and electronic mail capabilities, breakfast and room service ordering and also the settlement of bills.
