Hotel camera setup help

[heroboi1 0]

Hello all,

 

Had a question. any and all advice would be appreciated. I need to setup about 30-40 cameras for a hotel property. I am currently running about 9 hikvision cameras via bluiris. This has been good for the time being but as i scale up i need a proper NVR to handle the cameras for the property. I have been searching for NVRs from different manufactures and haven't been able to choose one and wanted to ask for help with regards to what i exactly need.

 

After i have the cameras installed the things id like to be able to do are.

 

1. Have my GM thats on site view activity from the night before. Ideally some sort of easy system where she can go through the activity from the night before and be able to digitally zoom in on certain areas if there was activity occurring. Would ideally like this to be very easy to do (my GM isn't tech savvy)

 

2. Have ability to view my cameras remotely.

 

3. Having motion recorded activity saved for atleast 2 weeks.

 

These are my there major requirements. Sounds simple but i have found mixed reviews with most NVRs that i have read up about. Reliability would be very important. I don't know if the NVRs freeze up or require regular reboots. This would be the first time i purchase and install one. Before i make the investment I would love any advice. My budget for the total project is up to 10k for equipment.

[mattaggie 0]

Viewing cameras remotely and 2 weeks storage is no big deal. Not sure if its affordable yet for your purposes, but H.265 is the latest compression technology and will really benefit you when remote viewing and improving days of storage.

 

I'd probably just build a PC to use as the NVR. Im guessing most of your cameras are in hallways? How long are the hallways? Picking the right camera for each space will probably be biggest challenge.

[heroboi1 0]

I currently have a PC NVR setup. But will face crashes from time to time.

Also haven't been able to figure out a way to display cameras in the lobby for guests to see they are being surveilled. also haven't been able to allow my GM to access the video feed with permissions. Right now it records everything and i don't want her to have access to view all feed and delete any feed.

 

The property is exterior. 4 buildings over 3.5 acres. Pretty much want cameras to view activity infront of guests rooms, maintenance shops, vehicle entry exit points, lobby. LPR would be great if possible.

 

Would i be able to use my old cameras for h.265? or would i have to change them out too?

[mattaggie 0]

what brand camera and software do you currently use?

 

H.265 will require compatible software and capable hardware. Typically a H.265 camera can also do H.264, so yes you can continue to use the cameras you have.

[tomcctv 190]

Hi. Your existing cameras will work with most vms.

 

Your a hotel so please don't look at domestic systems. It needs to be reliable.

 

Also CCTV in a hotel can loose you customers.

 

Keep your system discrete.........don't have monitors on public display.

 

 

LPR is something you are also interested in ......... And it is useful for hotel car parking

 

I would look at avigilon system ........ It will run with your existing cameras and I would also look at using avigilon golfball cameras for your walkways ..... Small and discrete

 

Also look at the add ons that are good for hotels .

You have a good budget so buy something reliable and has years of support for your money.