STAY HUSH – Royal Mile
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Steeped in the industrial legacy of Edinburgh’s Old Town, 4 Crichton’s Close began its life as a bustling 19th-century brewhouse before its spectacular 2026 rebirth as a boutique apartment hotel.
Featuring 21 beautifully curated serviced apartments and a bar restaurant on the ground floor, the hotel offers a characterful retreat just off the Royal Mile. The accommodations span an array of unique shapes and sizes, pairing historic red-brick charm with sleek, high-end amenities for an unforgettable city stay.
Offering luxury serviced apartments, the property caters to every type of traveller. Guests can choose from uniquely configured studios to grand multi-bedroom spaces, all tucked away in a quiet close near the Scottish Parliament.
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The project involved converting a historic office building into an unstaffed apartment hotel within one of Edinburgh’s most iconic locations.
The client required:
- Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Discreet technology installation that complemented the interior design
- Secure guest networking
- Automated self-check-in and room access
- Business-grade connectivity with resilience
- Future-proof infrastructure capable of supporting hospitality technology platforms
Mear Technology would like to say Thank you to Hugh Fraser from Fraser Maddox Ltd. We have worked on numerous projects with Hugh and it was thanks to Hugh Mear Technology was introduced to this project.
Fraser Maddox help identify, structure and deliver real estate developments to investors, family offices and asset owners as either advisors, development manager or joint venture partners.
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The Solution
Wi-Fi Design Before Construction
Mear Technology undertook a detailed desk-based wireless survey using TP-Link Omada Design Hub.
Architectural floor plans were imported into the planning platform and building materials were overlaid to model signal propagation throughout the property. This allowed accurate access point positioning to be designed before installation work commenced.
The design ensured complete guest coverage while minimising visible infrastructure.
Discreet Hospitality Wi-Fi
To preserve the aesthetic of the guest rooms, Mear Technology selected:
- 21 × TP-Link EAP655-Wall Access Points
- 1 × TP-Link EAP670 Access Point
The EAP655-Wall units were installed discreetly behind televisions within guest rooms, providing:
- High-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
- Wired network ports for guests
- Minimal visual impact
- Enhanced room-by-room coverage
This approach delivered excellent wireless performance while keeping technology hidden from view.
Secure Guest Networking
Unlike traditional hotel Wi-Fi where all guests share a common network, Mear Technology designed a segmented architecture that gives each apartment:
- Its own Wi-Fi SSID
- Individual password
- Dedicated VLAN
This allows guests to use devices such as:
- Amazon Fire TV Sticks
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Xbox and PlayStation consoles
- Smart home and travel devices
The isolated design improves security while delivering a residential-style internet experience.
Enterprise Omada Network Infrastructure
The wireless solution is supported by a centrally managed TP-Link Omada infrastructure comprising:
- 1 Omada Gateway
- 5 Omada Managed Switches
- 22 Omada Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
The entire environment is managed through Omada’s centralised platform, enabling monitoring, troubleshooting and configuration from a single pane of glass.
Resilient Connectivity
To ensure continuous internet access for guests, Mear Technology implemented a dual-WAN broadband solution consisting of:
- 1Gb leased line
- Starlink satellite internet failover
This approach provides business-grade performance together with continuity should the primary connection experience disruption.
Automated Guest Access
Mear Technology designed property’s access control system powered by Paxton Net2.
The solution was integrated with:
- My Booking Portal
- Cloudbeds PMS
- Paxton Net2
This automation enables guests to receive access credentials automatically, removing the requirement for staffed reception and supporting a fully self-service guest journey.
Results
The completed solution delivers:
✅ Property-wide Wi-Fi 6 coverage
✅ Individual guest networks and VLAN isolation
✅ Automated self-check-in and room access
✅ High-speed resilient internet connectivity
✅ Hidden access point deployment
✅ Centralised cloud management
✅ Future-ready hospitality infrastructure
Customer Outcome
By combining hospitality technology, enterprise networking and intelligent automation, Mear Technology helped Stay Hush create a modern digital guest experience within one of Edinburgh’s most historic locations.
The success of the project further strengthened an ongoing partnership with the hospitality group and demonstrates how thoughtful technology design can enhance both operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Technologies Used
Networking Connectivity
- TP-Link Omada SDN Cloud Managed
- EAP655-Wall(EU)
- EAP670(EU)
- Omada Managed Switches
- Omada VPN Gateway
- 1Gb Leased Line
- Starlink Failover
Access Control
- Paxton Net2
Hospitality Platform
- Cloudbeds
- My Booking Portal
This would make a strong Omada marketing case study because it showcases Design Hub planning, Wi-Fi 6, hospitality networking, VLAN segmentation, cloud management, resilience and a real-world hotel deployment—exactly the type of project TP-Link likes to feature in partner success stories.
“The Team at Mear Technology, were key to delivering this project. In the early stages of planning, they understood the key deliverables and helped plan the network and access requirements. In the final stages of the build they were a reliable partner, helping push the project over the line.”
Hugh Fraser- Fraser Maddox
