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CCTV and IP video surveillance for hotels: complete guide

A hotel CCTV system is not just a collection of cameras. It is a security infrastructure designed to cover the critical points of the property, comply with data protection regulations, and be manageable by management without needing a technician for every query.

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Hotels have specific video surveillance requirements: protecting guests, staff and property while respecting the privacy of those staying. This balance requires careful design, not simply installing cameras in every corner.

Priority coverage zones in a hotel

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Access points and transit areas

Main entrances, service access, garage, boiler room and technical rooms. These are the highest-risk points for unauthorised access and the most frequently reviewed after incidents. Coverage must be complete with sufficient resolution to identify individuals.

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Lifts and floor corridors

Lifts require an interior wide-angle camera. Floor corridors should use corridor-lens cameras with long-distance optics to reduce the number of cameras without losing coverage.

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Common areas and exterior

Lobby, reception, restaurant, bar, pool and car park. Exterior cameras must be bullet or varifocal type with minimum IP66 protection and IR night vision.

IP technology vs analogue HD

In new installations or complete renovations, the current standard is an IP camera with NVR (Network Video Recorder) recording. The advantages over analogue are clear: higher resolution (2-8 MP vs 1-2 MP for analogue HD), network integration, remote access without additional hardware, and video analytics compatibility.

GDPR compliance: what you cannot ignore

Record of processing activities: CCTV must be registered as a personal data processing activity.
Information signs: mandatory in each monitored area, identifying the data controller.
Prohibited areas: guest rooms, bathrooms and changing rooms are expressly prohibited.
Maximum retention 30 days in Spain (LOPDGDD), unless an active police investigation is ongoing.

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