Planning a short road trip to Seattle? During my last visit I stayed at the Hotel 1000, one of Seattle’s finest boutique hotels. In addition to a beautifully designed room finished in dark cherry wood and Thai linens it looked to technology to maximize the experience your stay.

The body-heat sensors activated by staff from outside the room means no more random wake ups from housekeeping. The hands-free VOIP phone with its free national long distance is also a welcome bonus.

Ok, so here’s my favorite part, there is a freestanding two person soaker tub which “fills from the ceiling”. How absolutely cool is that?

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider