Hilton Introduces iHeartRadio to Connected Room Platform

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, September 17, 2019

iHeartRadio

Hilton has announced a new integration with iHeartRadio to allow guests to stream live radio stations, music playlists and podcasts directly from their TVs through Hilton's high-tech Connected Room guest technology platform. This marks yet another Connected Room feature that allows guests even more ways to personalize their travel experience.

Guests who stay in Hilton Connected Rooms will be able to play iHeartRadio audio content and have instant access to thousands of live radio outlets from across the country, customized music stations based on their favorite artists and top podcasts across all categories including travel, business, sports, entertainment, comedy and more. Travelers can use either their Hilton Honors app or the in-room remote to access the content on their guestroom TV.

"We heard our guests loud and clear when they said they wanted the ability to stream music in their guestrooms, so we're excited to bring this to life in collaboration with iHeartRadio," said Hilton Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer Noelle Eder. "This addition to Connected Room is just another way we're making travelers feel at home by giving them access to their favorite content and enjoying custom, curated playlists for any occasion or mood."

"We are excited to join forces with Hilton, a leader in the hospitality industry, to provide a superior music experience for travelers," added iHeartMedia President of Strategic Partnerships Michele Laven. "We look forward to helping enhance the guest's stay by giving them the companionship of our live radio stations as well as quick and easy access to iHeartRadio's massive catalog of music playlists, podcasts and more."

As a special benefit to Hilton guests, iHeartRadio is free and no signup is required. Guests need only to open the app on their TV and press play. The service joins Netflix and Showtime in Hilton's Connected Room technology, which also allows guests to access on-demand content and also control the temperature, lights and TV from their mobile device or in-room remote.