Aliée Istanbul KNX Hotel Automation

Aliée Istanbul is a luxury heritage hotel where INSPINIA implemented a KNX-based automation system with 900 touch panels across 122 rooms, enabling intuitive control of lighting, climate, shading, and room modes while preserving the building’s historical character.

Overview

  • Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Number of Room 122
  • Product Utilized: INSPINIA Touch Panel
  • Project Type: Hospitality

Project Background

Located on the shores of the Golden Horn, within the historic Tersane Istanbul complex, Aliée Istanbul represents a unique fusion of architectural heritage and advanced building technology. The site, once a center of Ottoman naval activity, has been transformed into a prestigious luxury hospitality destination while preserving its historical identity.

INSPINIA Technology delivered a complete end-to-end KNX-based hotel automation system for this landmark project, ensuring a seamless blend of modern comfort, operational efficiency, and respect for the building’s historical fabric.

The Challenge

Designing and implementing a modern automation system within a historically protected environment required a highly sensitive and innovative approach. Key challenges included:

  • Preserving the architectural integrity of centuries-old structures
  • Integrating modern automation without visual disruption
  • Ensuring a high-end guest experience aligned with luxury hospitality standards
  • Delivering energy efficiency and centralized control for hotel operations

Solutions

Enhanced Aesthetics

INSPINIA 4” SQ Touch Panels

4-inch touch panels installed across all room areas provide a unified and intuitive control interface for guests.

Enhanced Aesthetics

Multi-Point Room Control

Touch panels positioned in entrance, bedside, living, and bathroom areas ensure seamless access to controls from anywhere in the room.

Enhanced Aesthetics

Lighting Scene Management

Customizable lighting scenes allow guests to easily adjust ambiance while improving comfort and energy efficiency.

Enhanced Aesthetics

Integrated Climate Control

KNX-based HVAC control enables precise temperature adjustment directly from the touch panels.

Enhanced Aesthetics

Curtain & Shading Automation

Customizable lighting scenes allow guests to easily adjust ambiance while improving comfort and energy efficiency.

Enhanced Aesthetics

Room Mode Scenarios

Predefined modes such as Entrance, Comfort, Sleep, and Exit simplify room control and optimize overall energy usage.

Results

Enhanced Guest Comfort

Guests enjoy seamless control of all room functions through an intuitive and centralized interface.

Intuitive User Experience

Multi-point touch panel placement ensures easy and convenient interaction from anywhere in the room.

Energy Efficiency

Optimized control of lighting, climate, and shading reduces unnecessary energy consumption.

Discreet Integration

Technology is seamlessly embedded into the historical architecture without compromising aesthetics.

Operational Efficiency

Optimized control of lighting, climate, and shading reduces unnecessary energy consumption.

Consistent Room Experience

Standardized automation across all 122 rooms ensures a uniform and high-quality guest experience.

Let's together create the future living spaces!