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Hotel air conditioning and heating

hotels

Customized solutions for hotels

Air conditioning and heating in hotels require solutions that meet the highest standards - for guests and operators alike.

The focus is on comfort, efficiency, and sustainability: while guests expect a pleasant, individually controllable room climate, hoteliers value low operating costs, low energy consumption, and compliance with legal requirements.

Mitsubishi Electric offers sophisticated, flexible systems for both new buildings and renovation projects, providing planners and hotel owners with maximum design freedom, high cost - effectiveness, and future-proof technology.

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requirements

requirements
  • Individual guest comfort through controllable room climate
  • Low operating costs thanks to high energy efficiency
  • Future-proof technology in compliance with legal requirements
  • Flexible heating and cooling in different areas
  • Quiet operation for undisturbed stays
  • Reliability and ease of maintenance
  • Simple local or centralized control
  • Hygienic air quality with effective filtration
  • Discreet integration into any room design

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Hybrid VRF technology

Hybrid VRF
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For large hotels – focus on safety and sustainability

Our hybrid VRF technology combines classic VRF systems with water-based indoor units - an innovative solution that combines safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Only water circulates in the hotel rooms instead of refrigerant. This increases safety for guests and staff and meets the requirements of the F-Gas Regulation. At the same time, the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R32 with low global warming potential (GWP) is used – a plus in terms of sustainability.

The system enables simultaneous heating and cooling in different hotel areas such as hotel rooms, restaurants, or wellness zones - quietly, according to demand, and energy-efficiently. Ideal for new buildings and renovations, the technology can be flexibly adapted to individual project requirements. A wide range of modern and space-saving indoor units - from ceiling cassettes and wall-mounted units to duct units - allows for seamless integration into any room concept. This means you are investing in a future-proof solution for maximum comfort and low operating costs.

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VRF systems

VRF systems
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For large hotels – focus on flexibility and efficiency

VRF systems from Mitsubishi Electric enable precise individual room control and simultaneous heating and cooling in different areas of a hotel – from hotel rooms to restaurants and lobbies to conference rooms. They offer high energy savings through demand-based control and are ideal for hotels with changing usage requirements. The compact, modular design allows flexible adaptation to different building sizes, and the quiet operation ensures additional comfort.

With VRF systems, operators are investing in durable and maintenance-friendly technology that sustainably reduces energy consumption. The option of integration into central control systems ensures clear operation and enables targeted adaptation to occupancy and use of the rooms. This not only improves comfort for guests, but also enables efficient and economical operation.

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A selection of our hotel projects

Hotel projects
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Botanic Hotel

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Walsers Country Hotel

Heating, cooling, ventilation, and hygiene concept in the hotel
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b' guest Bruges

Modern air conditioning in historic buildings
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Fraeyhuis Boutique Hotel

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Haslach City Hotel

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chillers

chillers
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For large hotels – focus on hot water preparation

For large hotel complexes, chillers offer a centralized and efficient way to provide comfortable cooling and hot water. Whether via ventilation systems or fan coil units, they ensure a consistent indoor climate with high energy efficiency. Many systems also provide hot water for wellness and spa areas. A wide range of equipment options such as sound optimization, hydraulic modules, or free cooling increase efficiency and comfort in the long term.

Particularly efficient variants, such as reversible heat pumps or those with heat recovery, contribute to improving the CO2 balance. Operators benefit from lower energy costs and high operational reliability. The flexible design of the chillers allows them to be optimally adapted to individual project requirements, thus creating the basis for an economical and sustainable climate control concept.

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Air conditioners from the Mr. Slim series

Mr. Slim series
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Efficient cooling and heating in medium-sized hotels

The air conditioning systems in the Mr. Slim series are ideal for medium-sized hotels that rely on reliable air conditioning. The compact systems can be installed flexibly, even in existing buildings with limited space. With a wide selection of indoor and outdoor units, individual rooms or entire areas can be air-conditioned individually. Quiet operation and optional air purification functions such as the Plasma Quad filter offer maximum comfort for guests.

Thanks to high energy efficiency (SEER up to 7.6 / SCOP up to 4.9) and easy maintenance, the Mr. Slim series is particularly attractive from an economic perspective. Planners benefit from the wide range of possible combinations, while operators benefit from reliable and durable technology that can respond flexibly to seasonal utilization and changing requirements.

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M-Series Air Conditioners

M series
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Compact solution for small hotels

The M-Series offers a space-saving, quiet, and economical solution for heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and air filtration in small hotels, guesthouses, and vacation resorts. The systems are easy to install and impress with their high energy efficiency thanks to inverter technology. The result: a pleasant indoor climate in every season, low electricity costs, and satisfied guests.

The M-Series is ideal for individual rooms or smaller buildings and offers simple and intuitive operation. Thanks to its modular expandability, it can easily cope with growing requirements. This makes the M series the perfect choice for operators who value quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.

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ventilation systems

ventilation systems
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Fresh air comfort for guests – hygienic and efficient

Ventilation systems with integrated heat recovery provide fresh, filtered air with maximum energy efficiency. The exhaust air energy is used to preheat or cool outside air, saving operating costs. The systems meet the highest hygiene requirements and can be controlled flexibly, for example, in the event of changing occupancy. Whether in hotel rooms, restaurants, or wellness areas, ventilation solutions ensure safety, well-being, and cost-effectiveness.

In addition, modern ventilation systems improve air quality through effective filter technology, which is an important advantage, especially in times of increased hygiene and health requirements. The option of integration into central control systems allows for optimal adaptation to operating times and occupancy, enabling hotels to specifically control and reduce their energy consumption.

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control systems

control systems
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Intelligent climate management for every hotel

From local remote controls to central control systems for up to 200 devices: Mitsubishi Electric offers sophisticated systems for efficient climate management. Smaller hotels benefit from intuitive control units for individual hotel rooms, while large facilities can be centrally controlled, monitored, and optimized. Cloud-based solutions such as the Remote Monitoring Interface (RMI) enable cross-location control, detailed energy monitoring, and individual cost accounting - for maximum transparency and efficiency.

Smart control technology reduces operating costs and increases comfort for guests on an individual basis. Real-time error detection and location-independent access via web browser or app enable fast response times in the event of a malfunction. This makes climate management not only more convenient, but also more economically efficient - regardless of the size of the hotel complex.

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MELRent

MELRent
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Stay flexible: Rental heating and cooling for hotels

Hotels are often subject to seasonal fluctuations or temporary requirements - for example, during events, renovations, or breakdowns of existing systems. Mitsubishi Electric's MELRent rental service offers a quick and flexible solution: powerful chillers and heat pumps can be rented at short notice and used as needed - without any long-term investment.

For hotels, this means maximum planning security and flexibility. Thanks to professional advice, installation, and maintenance by our experts, hotels benefit from a comprehensive, worry-free package and can concentrate fully on their guests.

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BEG funding for hotels

BEG funding
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Benefit from attractive subsidies now

Hotels can receive government subsidies of up to 40 % for modern heating, cooling, and ventilation technology as part of the Federal Subsidy for Efficient Buildings (BEG) program for new construction or renovation. Those who rely on sustainable technologies such as hybrid VRF or heat pumps reduce operating costs in the long term and improve their environmental balance - with the support of attractive subsidy programs.

Our expertise for your project

consulting

Personal consultation from planning to maintenance

From the initial idea to implementation, our system engineers are at your side with their expertise and experience. We support you in the design and planning of your hotel air conditioning solution – with technical data sheets, CAD and BIM data, tender texts, and practical software. The result is a tailor-made solution for your hotel – efficient, safe, and economical.

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Hotel competence center as a test environment

Hotel Competence Center

Focus: Energy network of the future

Innovative heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions are tested under real-life conditions at the Hotel Competence Center. The modern infrastructure offers ideal conditions for testing new technologies in practice and developing them further in a targeted manner. Specialist planners and decision-makers gain concrete insights into the application and efficiency of state-of-the-art air conditioning solutions here.

One example of this is the EnOptl research project (energy optimization in buildings through intelligent virtualization), which Mitsubishi Electric is implementing together with partners. The aim is to optimize energy consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and use renewable energies more efficiently.

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Unusual requirements?

Reference

No problem

The"Roatel" example shows that we can find suitable solutions even for particularly challenging conditions: energy-efficient air conditioning was required in a very confined space in mobile micro-hotels along German highways. Compact air-to-air heat pumps from the M series were used, which ensure a high level of comfort despite the limited space available. The project exemplifies our commitment to finding creative and efficient solutions to individual requirements – no matter how special the initial situation may be.

To the Roatel reference

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Successful hotel projects

References
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Haslach, Germany
State-of-the-art hotel air conditioning
HYBRID VRF SYSTEM FOR THE STADTHOTEL HASLACH
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Steinberger See, Germany
Sustainable heating and cooling at the Chalet Resort
Chalet resort with air-to-air heat pumps from the M series
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