The Rembrandt Hotel, located in the prestigious Knightsbridge area, stands out for its historical allure and architectural ingenuity. Constructed in 1911 and originally envisioned as opulent apartments for Harrods, the landmark building now thrives under the Sarova Hotel Group, preserving its Edwardian sophistication. When the time came to rejuvenate the hotel's bedrooms, the brief was demanding: deliver precise temperature control in each room using the existing HVAC infrastructure, achieve a noise level of NR26 – and do it all without disturbing the experience of paying guests. Following collaboration with the hotel's design team, Biddle's DecoQT fan coil unit was specified for the project. CASE STUDY THE REMBRANDT HOTEL, KNIGHTSBRIDGE
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SOLUTION
The DecoQT 70 was selected for its rare combination of acoustic and aesthetic performance. Its five-row dual purpose coil delivers the required chilled water cooling and low-pressure hot water heating, while its single, elegantly designed grille blends seamlessly into the rooms' Edwardian interiors – preventing direct visibility into the unit and preserving the visual quality of every bedroom. Rigorous on-site assessment confirmed the unit achieving as low as NR23 (28.9dBA) at the bedside during the evening. Touchscreen wall controllers, styled to complement the hotel's décor, give guests intuitive temperature control at their fingertips.
A hotel entrance is the first impression. Guests arrive and depart at all hours, often with luggage, often with the door held open. Every opening allows for conditioned air to escape and for draughts to spoil the welcome. Biddle's air curtains create an invisible barrier that maintains lobby comfort and lets the door stay open without the cost.
BENEFITS
VARIANTS
Suitable for door heights up to 4m
Designed to maintain occupancy comfort without impacting on energy use, Biddle’s range of comfort air curtains are the perfect solution to create welcoming entrances. The STYLE and SR air curtains deliver exceptional performance and prevent thermal exchange across a threshold through all seasons. 2 The DoorFlow offers a minimalist, filter-free solution with models specific to revolving doors. 2
Reduces energy consumption and heating costs Control flexibility – manual, automatic, BMS integration Choice of RAL colours to match interior aesthetics
CONCLUSION The DecoQT delivered acoustic performance below specification,
seamless aesthetic integration and rapid room turnover: proof that heritage and modern comfort can coexist beautifully.
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