Camera systems for hotels that never close.
From boutique Midtown hotels to full-service properties in the outer boroughs, a guest-facing operation needs coverage that never sleeps. We install wired PoE cameras and recorders built for hotel lobbies, guest corridors, back-of-house and parking.
Common and staff areas only, planned for the hours when nobody is watching the monitors.
A 24/7 operation with hundreds of strangers under one roof.
Rotating staff, transient guests, many access points and real liability exposure. Hotels need a system designed around all of it.
Lobby and front desk
The highest-traffic, highest-liability zone in the building. We position cameras on check-in and check-out, the entry doors, the elevator banks and the desk itself, with face-level resolution for incident documentation and chargeback disputes.
Guest floor corridors
Long, straight hallways with identical doors need the right lens and mounting height. Varifocal or wide-angle cameras at set intervals cover the full length, without blind spots at stairwells or ice machine alcoves, where incidents often happen.
Back-of-house and staff areas
Kitchens, laundry rooms, receiving docks and housekeeping carts carry real theft and workers' comp exposure. We wire staff-only zones with plenum-rated cable through existing utility chases, keeping runs clean without opening finished walls.
Parking garages and valet
Hotel garages attract vehicle damage claims and disputes. IR-capable cameras with enough resolution for license plates in low light, including covered levels with no daylight. Footage stays on site and your management team can reach it remotely.
Recorder placement and retention
We size the recorder to your camera count and retention, typically 30 to 90 days for hotels. It goes in a locked IDF or server closet, not an unsecured back office, with remote access so your GM or security director can pull footage from any device.
Older and landmarked buildings
Many NYC hotels occupy pre-war or landmarked buildings with plaster walls, terra cotta tile and few conduit pathways. We run low-voltage cable through surface raceway, existing shafts and ceiling plenum where permitted, without compromising finishes.
The hotel stays open. We work around it.
Step through a phased install. Floors we are not working on stay open as usual.
Phase 1: the recorder goes into a locked IDF closet and riser cabling is pulled from back-of-house areas. Guests never see it.
Phase 2: corridor work on the lower guest floors, staged room by room or floor by floor and coordinated with your front desk and housekeeping.
Phase 3: the upper floors, the roof and the fire escapes. Rooftop work is done with proper tie-off.
Phase 4: the lobby and front desk during quiet hours, then configuration, testing and a walkthrough for your team.
Commercial-grade, wired, built for a 24/7 building.
Every component is commercial-grade, wired PoE: no Wi-Fi cameras, no consumer DVRs. Here is what a typical hotel system includes.
Wired PoE IP cameras
Cat6 · dome · bulletPower and data over one Cat6 run. Domes for corridors and lobbies, bullets for exterior and parking. Resolution, field of view and IR range are specified per location, not one camera for everything.
Network video recorders
Rackmount NVRSized to your channel count and storage. Motion-triggered, scheduled and continuous recording zones, set by how sensitive each area is.
Remote viewing with tiered access
Desktop · mobileLive and recorded footage on desktop or phone. Separate accounts for the GM, security staff and ownership, so front-desk staff do not see footage they should not.
PTZ for large spaces
Pan · tilt · zoomFor big lobbies, ballrooms and event spaces, PTZ cameras let your security team follow movement in real time, on the same recorder as the fixed cameras.
Structured cabling and as-builts
Labeled · documentedHome-run Cat6 to the recorder through conduit or plenum-rated pathways. Every run labeled and documented, with as-built records for future expansion or insurance.
Exterior and rooftop cameras
IP66 · IP67Weather-rated cameras for entrances, loading docks, rooftop mechanical areas and fire escapes. Rooftop work is done with proper tie-off, on a Manhattan high-rise or a Brooklyn walk-up.
How we install hotel camera systems.
A structured process designed to keep disruption to your operation and your guests to a minimum.
Site walk and layout
We walk every floor, mechanical room, stairwell and the exterior with your GM or chief engineer, and document conduit pathways, IDF locations, ceiling heights and construction. You get a written camera placement plan before any work begins.
Proposal and scheduling
A written proposal covering labor, materials and equipment. Installation is scheduled around your occupancy: corridor work on guest floors is coordinated with the front desk, and work can be phased across multiple visits.
Installation and cabling
Cat6 runs, camera mounts and the recorder in your designated secure location. Every penetration we make through a fire-rated wall or floor is fire-stopped.
Configuration and handoff
Recording schedules, remote access, and every camera tested for aim, focus and IR. We walk your team through the interface and leave written documentation of IP addresses, logins and maintenance notes.
Hotel camera installation, answered.
RFI log · requests for information
RFI-HT1Can you install cameras in guest corridors without violating privacy laws?
Cameras in common areas, such as corridors, lobbies, stairwells, elevators, parking and back-of-house, are standard in NYC hotels and generally permitted. Cameras must not go inside guest rooms, bathrooms or anywhere guests have a reasonable expectation of privacy. We keep every camera to common and staff areas. Signage rules can vary, so confirm what your property needs with your counsel; we can mark signage locations on the plan.
RFI-HT2How long will the installation take? We cannot have floors shut down for days.
It depends on camera count, building size and construction. We plan the schedule around your occupancy: corridor work on a guest floor can be staged room by room or floor by floor so occupied hallways are not blocked, coordinated with your front desk and housekeeping. Larger projects can be phased across multiple visits. The proposal sets out the plan so you know what to expect on each floor.
RFI-HT3Do we need a DOB permit for a hotel camera installation in NYC?
Camera cabling is low-voltage work and does not need a DOB electrical permit. Hotels have plenty of fire-rated walls and floors, and every penetration we make through one is fire-stopped. We map rated assemblies during the site walk and route through existing shafts and plenums wherever we can.
RFI-HT4Our building is pre-war with plaster walls and no drop ceilings. Can you still wire cameras?
Yes. Pre-war construction is the norm in NYC. Without drop ceilings, we use surface-mount metal raceway or PVC conduit, run cleanly along crown molding lines or at high wall transitions. Where existing conduit, elevator shafts or utility chases are available, we use them. Every building is assessed on its own, and we show you the proposed routing before we pull a cable.
RFI-HT5Can our corporate security team access footage remotely from outside NYC?
Yes. We set up secure remote access by desktop client and mobile app. Multiple accounts with tiered permissions are possible: a corporate security director might have full access to all cameras and stored footage, while a property manager sees only the lobby cameras and the last 7 days. Remote access needs a stable internet connection at the property, and we can advise if your current bandwidth is not enough.
RFI-HT6We already have an old analog camera system. Can you upgrade it without rewiring everything?
It depends on what is installed. Sometimes existing coax can be reused with analog HD cameras and a new DVR, a cost-effective upgrade that keeps your cable. A true IP and PoE system needs new Cat6, but we can often reuse existing conduit pathways to reduce labor. We assess your current system on the site walk and give you honest options instead of pushing a full rip-and-replace you do not need.
Camera systems for every commercial building in NYC.
Ready to upgrade your hotel's cameras?
We walk your property, find the coverage gaps and give you a clear written proposal, with no upsells on equipment you do not need.