How Fireclay helped Solano Hotel Solve Complex Door Lock Compatibility Issues

Location: Lipa Batangas, Philippines
Industry: Hospitality

Solano Hotel is a premier hotel located in Lipa City, Batangas. Known for its contemporary design, comfortable rooms, and warm Filipino hospitality, the hotel offers a range of services and amenities to delight guests and create memorable stays. As part of their commitment to safety and guest satisfaction, the hotel aimed to implement a reliable door lock system to help protect its guests while maintaining smooth and efficient operations.

The Challenge

While preparing for opening, Solano Hotel needed a dependable hotel lock solution for its already-installed doors. However:

  • The hotel used thick steel doors with pre-existing holes that were not aligned with standard hotel lock systems
  • Modifying or replacing the doors would be costly and could delay the project timeline
  • Most suppliers were unable to provide a workable solution given the door configuration

This created a significant challenge in ensuring both security and compatibility without compromising the existing door structure.

The Solution and Results

To address these challenges, we collaborated with Solano Hotel to develop a customized installation approach. Instead of altering the doors, we introduced the use of a custom acrylic plate that:

After implementation, Solano Hotel achieved measurable improvements

With Fireclay’s dedication and tailored installation approach, Solano Hotel successfully overcame their door lock problem, enabling them to proceed with the opening preparations without delays or unnecessary costs.

Solano Hotel had a very specific and difficult requirement, and most suppliers couldn’t provide a solution.

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