For Guests at Shutters on the Beach, iPad is Now Your Pad

Available now, guests residing in Premier suites at Shutters on the Beach will receive their own designated iPad, for the duration of their stay, full of features that will allow them to stay connected or get away from it all

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Jun 24, 2010, 03:37 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Available to vacationers for the first time, guests staying in any of the Premier suites at famed Shutters on the Beach, will be presented with their very own iPad, available for use throughout their stay at no cost or rental fee. The hotel is completely Wi-Fi enabled, so the iPad can travel with the guest wherever they may go on the property. The iPads have been outfitted with the Shutters touch and will include applications and features that will let guests stay connected or get away from it all. The iPad will include:

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Personalized Digital Concierge that will allow you to order room service, reserve a cabana or schedule a massage all at a single touch
Watch a selection of movies and listen to music to remind you that you are on vacation
Access your Kindle account and get your summer reading fix by the pool
Check into the outside world with CNN and SportsCenter and other popular applications

"At Shutters we are constantly striving to provide our guests with that special touch or additional level of service," said Gregory Day, General Manager of the hotel. "We are thrilled to be the first hotel on the West Coast to offer this hot technology for our guests' enjoyment. It's a great opportunity to test drive new technology while on vacation. If successful, we hope to expand this program to other room categories."

About Shutters on the Beach:

Independently owned and operated by the Beverly Hills-based Edward Thomas Hotels, Shutters on the Beach is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World located on the beach of Santa Monica Bay. The property is known for its inspiring interiors, expansive panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and California Coastline, comfortably elegant and intimate atmosphere, and dedication to guest services. For more information call (310) 458-0030; toll-free at (800) 334-9000; or log onto www.shuttersonthebeach.com.