The Royal Ship Hotel: A Historic Venue with Modern Needs
The Royal Ship Hotel is a charming, 19th-century coaching inn, located in the Snowdonia National Park. With 21 beautifully refurbished rooms, a popular bar & an inviting restaurant, it’s a hub for visitors exploring the Welsh countryside. The hotel is steeped in history, which is reflected in its traditional architecture, thick stone walls & unique layout.
Maintaining the hotel’s character while meeting modern fire safety standards presented a unique challenge.
The Challenge: Upgrading a Complex System Without Impacting Guests
The existing fire alarm system at the Royal Ship Hotel was a mixture of:
- An older wireless fire system
- A hard-wired addressable system
Each system had its own fire panel, leading to operational confusion & inefficiency; over time, as refurbishments were carried out, equipment of varying ages & compatibility was installed.
The management team wanted to:
- Upgrade the wireless components to meet current safety standards
- Consolidate the system into one easy-to-use fire panel
- Avoid any revenue loss by keeping all 21 rooms operational during the project
Our Solution: Expertise & Collaboration
At Fire Queen Limited, we pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective, bespoke fire safety solutions. For the Royal Ship Hotel, we implemented the following approach:
1. Detailed Site Survey
Our team carried out a comprehensive radio signal strength survey to account for the hotel’s thick stone walls, ensuring a reliable & effective wireless solution.
2. Collaborative Planning
We worked closely with the hotel’s management to coordinate the installation schedule around room bookings, ensuring minimal disruption to guests.
3. Efficient Installation
Unlike a hard-wired system—which could have taken up to six weeks, disrupted operations & affected the building’s aesthetics, we completed the wireless installation in just one week. Our team pre-configured equipment off-site, enabling a swift & smooth on-site installation process.
The Results: State of the Art Fire Safety Without Disruption
The Royal Ship Hotel now benefits from a fully integrated, single-panel fire safety system which is:
- Easy to operate: Staff can manage the system from one centralised panel
- Reliable & compliant: The upgraded wireless components meet modern safety standards
- Disruption-free: All 21 rooms remained operational throughout the project, with no revenue loss
- Aesthetically pleasing: The wireless solution preserved the hotel’s historic character
Why Choose Fire Queen Limited?
With extensive experience in wireless fire safety systems, Fire Queen Limited is the ideal partner for businesses in the hospitality sector. Whether you manage a hotel, HMO, restaurant, or other operational premises, we offer:
- Minimal disruption to your business
- Bespoke solutions tailored to your building’s unique challenges
- Unparalleled expertise in historic & complex structures
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