Located in the heart of downtown Champaign near the University of Illinois campus, Hyatt Place Champaign serves a mix of business travelers, university visitors, and leisure guests. With a strong focus on comfort and convenience, the property sought to enhance its in-room experience by upgrading its television systems to a more modern, hospitality-focused solution.

To achieve this, the hotel partnered with Transworld to install 153 Samsung HCU708 Series 55″ Hospitality Displays (HG55CU708NFXZA) across its guest rooms. This upgrade delivers improved picture quality, intuitive smart functionality, and centralized management capabilities, all essential for today’s connected traveler.

The Challenge

As guest expectations continue to evolve, Hyatt Place Champaign needed to address several key objectives:

Outdated In-Room Displays

Existing televisions lacked the visual clarity and smart features guests expect, particularly for streaming and device connectivity.

Consistency Across 150+ Rooms

With a large number of guest rooms, the property required a standardized solution to ensure a consistent experience for every guest.

Operational Simplicity

Hotel staff needed a system that could be easily installed, configured, and managed without increasing workload or complexity.

Future-Ready Technology

The property sought a solution that would remain relevant as guest entertainment habits continue to shift toward streaming and personalized content.

The Solution

To meet these goals, Hyatt Place Champaign selected the Samsung HCU708 Series 55″ Hospitality Display, a commercial-grade solution designed specifically for hotel environments.

Products Installed

• Model: Samsung HCU708 Series 55″ Hospitality Display

• Serial Number: HG55CU708NFXZA

• Quantity Installed: 153 units

• Deployment: Guest rooms throughout the property

This solution provides a balance of high-quality visuals, smart features, and efficient management tools.

Why Samsung HCU708 Series?

4K Ultra HD Picture Quality

The HCU708 Series delivers crisp resolution and vibrant color, ensuring an engaging viewing experience for live TV, streaming platforms, and on-demand content.

Smart Hospitality Platform

Samsung’s hospitality interface allows for customizable branding, guest messaging, and easy navigation, enhancing both guest engagement and operational control.

Seamless Connectivity

Guests can easily connect personal devices and access streaming services, creating a familiar, at-home entertainment experience.

Centralized Management

The platform enables hotel staff to efficiently manage settings and content across all rooms, reducing maintenance time and improving operational efficiency.

Commercial-Grade Reliability

Designed for continuous use in hospitality environments, these displays provide long-term durability with minimal maintenance needs.

Hyatt Place Brand Standards

This series of Samsung hospitality TVs also fulfills the brand standards for Hyatt Hotels.

Project Results

Enhanced Guest Experience

Guests now enjoy a more modern and intuitive in-room entertainment experience with improved picture quality and usability.

Streamlined Operations

Centralized control and easy configuration reduce the burden on hotel staff, improving efficiency across the property.

Consistent Brand Experience

All guest rooms now feature the same high-quality display solution, reinforcing Hyatt Place brand standards.

Future-Ready Infrastructure

The new display platform positions the property to adapt to evolving guest technology expectations with minimal additional investment.

By installing 153 Samsung HCU708 Series 55″ Hospitality Displays, Hyatt Place Champaign successfully modernized its in-room entertainment offering, enhancing both guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This upgrade reinforces the property’s commitment to providing a comfortable, connected, and contemporary stay experience for every guest visiting Champaign.

Plan Your Upgrade with Transworld

Looking to outfit a new build or refresh your existing rooms? Contact our hospitality technology products team directly for a free consultation. We’ll help you size, scope, and deliver the right in-room entertainment solution, on time and on budget, backed by hands-on support from our team from start to finish and beyond installation.

We’re happy to recommend the right mix of hospitality TVs, climate control hardware, and in-room tech for your next upgrade. We’ll help you plan the rollout, pricing, and timelines for your property portfolio.