# Tech-Centered Accommodation The CitizenM Hotel Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizenm-hotel References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/citizenm-hotel-opens-in-new-york-emotions-and-efficiency-in-times-square) & [citizenm](http://citizenm.com) [CitizenM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-hotel) hotel recently opened its doors in the heart of New York city's Times Square. Based in Amsterdam, the hospitality chain is a symbol of movement and is aimed at a clientele of travelers and entrepreneurs with a passion for technology. The hotel features a do-it-yourself check-in and is home to 230 rooms that are equipped with "enough gadgets and functionality to satisfy even the most demanding geek." In addition to its tech-themed rooms, CitizenM hotel features a [vast lobby space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans) that is visually striking and over-the-top. Inspired by David LaChappelle and Daido Moriyama imagery, the lobby is adorned with a Julian Opie original and features furnishings from Vitra. The luxe hospitality space marries aesthetics with efficiency and encourages its [tech-savvy users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-technologies) to enjoy all of its unique amenities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tech-centered Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop hotels that cater specifically to tech-savvy travelers, offering advanced gadgets and functionality. - **Do-it-yourself Check-in:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create self-service check-in systems for hotels, reducing the need for front desk staff and streamlining the process. - **Tech-themed Rooms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design hotel rooms that incorporate cutting-edge technology and gadgets, providing a unique and immersive experience for guests. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into guest experiences, from self-check-in kiosks to in-room smart devices and personalized digital amenities. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create visually striking and tech-infused spaces that enhance the overall guest experience. - **Travel Goods and Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and promote innovative travel products and gadgets that appeal to tech-savvy travelers, such as portable chargers, smart luggage, and travel-friendly tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Native Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-hotels.md) - [Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm.md) - [Self-Service Contemporary Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmnt-berlin-lab.md) - [Tech-Enabled Room Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-and-marriott.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Hospitality Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-groove-shinjuku.md) - [Innovative Metaverse Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-hotel.md) - [Circular Concierge Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-concierge.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms.md) - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md)