Historic Boulder Dam Hotel Goes Wireless

Wireless high speed Internet access is the latest guest amenity at the historic Boulder Dam Hotel in Boulder City, NV.

(PRWEB) March 21, 2004 --Its taken 70 years but the historic Boulder Dam Hotel today announced availability of its latest guest amenity- secure wireless high speed Internet access.

Guests are able to travel from their guest room to public areas within the Hotel while maintaining a secure, broadband connection to the Internet through their own laptop computer. Wireless access is also offered in Hotel meeting rooms and Matteos Restaurant.

Boulder Dam Hotel is a historic landmark but were ahead of the technology curve now" said Larry Kimball, Manager. Both leisure travelers and small meeting guests requested high speed Internet access but new wiring was too expensive. Secure wireless access was the way to go. This will bring us new business since were the only area hotel offering this service".

The Hotels technology partners designed a system that was installed by non-technical Hotel personnel and operational in only a few hours. The wireless Internet equipment, supplied by industry leader YDI Wireless, Inc., communicates with all Wi-Fi certified equipment and conforms to 802.11b wireless standards. AuthDirect, Inc.s innovative TollBoothÔ service provides the Hotel easy back office management and several customizable solutions like a branded user authentication portal.

Located in the heart of Boulder City, Nevada's Historic District, the recently renovated 22-room Boulder Dam Hotel offers the charm of a bed and breakfast with the privacy and amenities of a boutique hotel. The Hotel includes Matteos Restaurant & Underground Lounge, shopping, art gallery and the Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum. Guests are just minutes from more shopping, dining, two golf courses, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (7 miles), and Las Vegas (25 miles). For more information, call the Hotel at 702-293-3510 or visit http://www.boulderdamhotel.com.