Boosting Brooklands Hotel’s Mobile Signal: A Case Study in Reliable Cellular Coverage

Brooklands Hotel is a renowned destination for both business and holiday travellers. It offers a mix of 131 of modern and elegantly designed bedrooms and suites. It features extensive meeting and event facilities, including nine versatile meeting rooms located in a dedicated ground-floor wing. This setup caters to a wide range of business and corporate needs, providing flexibility for various events.

Poor mobile signal in a busy hotel is not an option. As a modern hotel, Brooklands needed to ensure robust cellular connectivity throughout its premises, including guest rooms and meeting areas. Reliable mobile signal strength was critical for both business guests and leisure travellers who rely on consistent communication. However, challenges arose due to interference from nearby cellular towers and electronic devices within the building. Any solution implemented needed to enhance connectivity without disrupting guest experiences or affecting the hotel’s day-to-day operations.

To address the coverage challenges, a detailed site survey was conducted, leading to the selection of the CEL-FI QUATRA 4000e system. This cutting-edge solution was tailored to meet the needs of Brooklands Hotel.

• Network Units (NUs) were placed in strategic locations with strong signal sources.
• Coverage Units (CUs) were carefully distributed throughout the hotel to ensure consistent mobile coverage in all areas, including meeting rooms and guest accommodations.

The CEL-FI QUATRA 4000e system is specifically designed to support all four major UK mobile networks, making it an ideal fit for a property of Brooklands Hotel’s scale. Using CAT 5e cabling, which supports RF signal and power over Ethernet, the system seamlessly delivered enhanced connectivity across the hotel’s 200,000 ft² (19,000 m²) space.

The installation of the CEL-FI QUATRA 4000e mobile signal boosting technology delivered exceptional improvements to Brooklands Hotel’s cellular network:

• Guests and staff reported significantly improved call quality and faster data speeds.
• Reliable coverage throughout the hotel greatly improved the experience for visitors, especially those attending meetings and events.
• The system’s integration was non-intrusive, maintaining the hotel’s design and aesthetic appeal while delivering cutting-edge functionality.

In addition, the scalability of the CEL-FI QUATRA 4000e ensures Brooklands Hotel remains equipped for future needs, providing a forward-thinking solution for long-term mobile connectivity.

The mobile signal solution at Brooklands Hotel has delivered more than just stronger bars on a phone—it’s transformed the way the hotel operates. Guests benefit from seamless connectivity, whether they’re making important business calls, streaming content, or simply staying in touch with loved ones, all from the comfort of their rooms. In addition, Staff now enjoy reliable, uninterrupted communication, enhancing efficiency across all departments.

For Brooklands Hotel, this  upgrade in technology is an investment in guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and the promise of a premium experience for everyone who walks through their doors.