riverside tower hotel

Case Study - Riverside Tower Hotel

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About Riverside Tower Hotel

Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side at 80th Street and Riverside Drive, Riverside Tower Hotel is an independent, 112-room property. Celebrated for its seamless blend of comfort, value, and peace of mind, the hotel has become a sought-after retreat for travelers seeking an authentic New York City experience.

riverside tower hotel

112 Rooms Covered

10+ Employees Protected

Self Installation

The Challenge

At the end of 2024, the New York City Council introduced the Safe Hotels Act, a proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing rising safety concerns in and around hotels throughout New York City. The bill is designed to strengthen protections for both hotel employees and guests through enhanced oversight and operational requirements.

Under the Safe Hotels Act, hotels in NYC would be required to:

  • Employ direct staff for core operations, including front desk and housekeeping roles, rather than relying on contracted workers for these essential functions.
  • Provide panic buttons to employees working alone, ensuring staff have immediate access to emergency assistance when needed.

Together, these measures are intended to create a safer, more accountable hotel environment across the city.

The Solution

With the date for compliance to New York's Safe Hotels Act top of mind, Riverside Tower Hotel wanted to find a safety solution that would meet the mandated guidelines to keep their employees safe.

React Mobile provided a cost-effective, self-install solution that required no wiring or complex infrastructure upgrades. Through seamless remote support during implementation, the hotel was able to quickly and efficiently deploy the system, enhancing employee safety without operational disruption.

 

Hardware:
React Mobile Bluetooth Cellular Panic Buttons
React Mobile Bluetooth Beacons

Software:
React Mobile Hospitality App
React Mobile Client Portal 

The Result

The React Mobile Safety Solution equipped Riverside Tower Hotel to protect its housekeeping team while achieving full compliance with local safety mandates. By implementing React Mobile’s technology, the hotel has reinforced its commitment to employee well-being and positioned itself as a leader in proactive workplace safety within the hospitality industry. 

  • 100% of Rooms Covered (Total of 112-rooms).
  • 10+ Housekeepers protected at any given time.
  • Completed self installation with no complex infrastructure changes. 
Riverside Tower Hotel

"The self installation took approximately two weeks, largely due to balancing the project with daily hotel operations. I had some minor challenges, such as beacon proximity between neighboring rooms, which were quickly resolved with support. James, our Client Success Project Manager, guided me and helped me every step of the way. Even when I texted him on Sunday, he responded."

Riverside Tower Hotel

Debbie Reeves

General Manager at Riverside Tower Hotel