This year more of us are choosing to stay at home than travel abroad. In a recent survey 41% of those questioned said they’d be holidaying in the UK this summer, and with all the resorts and accommodation on offer, we’re not surprised. There is nothing basic about the modern “stay-cation”. From city breaks to countryside getaways, with intelligent hotel automation systems a holiday at home is nothing short of luxurious.

As guests, the look and feel of our accommodation can have a big impact on our stay. This is why resorts such as the London Syon Park Hotel use KNX and DALI systems to create the perfect setting to relax and unwind. Lighting sequences in the communal areas of the hotel give a sense of sophistication while guest rooms can be individually tailored for maximum comfort with KNX climate and lighting controls.

Feeling pampered is a holiday essential for many of us. With Spas, such as the Syon Park Hotel’s Kallima, all your health and beauty needs are catered for. The calming atmosphere created through ambient lighting and contemporary audio and visual solutions helps create a sense of tranquility and compliment the spa’s array of treatments.

Finally, sometimes we just want to get away to get some rest. If you’re more interested in lounging in bed than by the pool, hotel rooms with solar shading or blind systems are a great way to shut out the world and have a much-needed British siesta.

So when it comes to your summer holiday, when there’s so much right here on the doorstep, why go anywhere else?