GP Trader Electronics

LED Strips for Hotels

Product table
Model SKU Price (€, ex. VAT) Availability
COB LED Strip 24V - 5 meters - 480LEDs/m - CRI>90Ra - 12W/m - IP20 - cut every 5cm GPT-LS2835x120BP&BC_L9.-1 11.90 € In stock
Red COB LED Strip 24V - 5 meters - 480 LED/m - CRI >90 - 12W/m - IP20 - Cut every 5cm TLCOB48012WRO_T10 11.90 € In stock
Blue COB LED Strip 24V - 5 meters - 480LEDs/m - CRI>90Ra - 12W/m - IP20 - cut every 5cm TLCOB48012WAZ_T12 11.90 € In stock
Green COB LED Strip 24V - 5 meters - 480LEDs/m - CRI>90Ra - 12W/m - IP20 - cut every 5cm TLCOB48012WVE_T11 11.90 € In stock
LED Strip 5mm wide IP20 120 LEDs/m 24V 12W/m WLED-180 14.80 € In stock
LED Strip 120 LEDs/m IP20 24V 14.4W/m WLED-202 15.98 € In stock
LED Strip 180 LEDs/mt IP20 24V 19W/mt WLED-9695 18.50 € In stock

Visual Comfort and Guest Experience

Hotel lighting is not chosen — it is specified. Every lumen must contribute to a coherent sensory experience, from the reception desk to the uppermost guest floor. Our professional LED strips with a colour rendering index of CRI >90 and colour consistency of SDCM <3 ensure that skin tones, textiles and wood finishes appear faithfully under all operating conditions.

In headboards and perimeter coves, indirect lighting at 2700K-3000K reduces guest eye fatigue and promotes restful sleep. Dimming systems compatible with DALI, 0-10V and TRIAC enable programmed scenes — from full-brightness housekeeping mode to night-time reading — without visible flicker or colour shift during dimming.

Durability and Operational Efficiency

A hotel operates 8,760 hours per year. Lighting maintenance costs directly impact the GOP (Gross Operating Profit). Our strips use high-efficiency SMD 2835 chips mounted on 2 oz copper PCBs, ensuring optimal thermal dissipation and a rated life exceeding 50,000 hours L70 with no perceptible lumen depreciation.

For long corridors (>10 m), voltage drop is a critical concern. 24V strips minimise this effect, allowing runs of up to 10–12 metres without mid-run power injection. Combined with power supplies oversized by 20%, the system operates within safe margins throughout its service life.

Wet Areas and Bathrooms

Hotel bathrooms demand IP65 or IP67 protection without sacrificing colour quality. Our silicone-encapsulated strips maintain CRI >90 even in waterproof versions — essential for mirror perimeter lighting where skin-tone reproduction is critical. Waterproofing is achieved without optical filters that yellow over time.

Accent Lighting in Common Areas

In lobbies, bar counters and interior wayfinding, high-density strips (120–240 LEDs/m) deliver continuous light lines with no visible dot pattern. Our 12W to 18W per metre models provide the output needed to replace conventional linear luminaires while reducing energy consumption and simplifying maintenance.

Architectural Integration and Bespoke Furniture

We manufacture custom kits with precision cutting, quick-connect soldering and labelling by floor and room number to streamline installation for contractors and site teams. Each kit arrives ready to connect, eliminating downtime on site and assembly errors. Coordination with joiners and interior designers ensures seamless integration into aluminium profiles and technical furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What CRI is recommended for hotel bathroom mirrors? A CRI above 90 is essential so guests perceive skin tones and make-up colours accurately. At GP Trader we work exclusively with CRI >90 strips for hospitality applications. How can flicker be avoided in dimmed lighting systems? Flicker is eliminated by combining power supplies with high-frequency PWM filtering and drivers compatible with the chosen dimming protocol (DALI, 0-10V or TRIAC). Our range is tested for flicker-free dimming down to 1% output. How are voltage drops managed in long hotel corridors? By using 24V strips and injecting power every 10 metres. For longer runs, we recommend bilateral feed or distributed power supplies per section. What IP rating do I need for bathroom lighting? A minimum of IP65 for areas outside the shower volume and IP67 for zones exposed to direct splashing, in accordance with IEC 60598. Do you offer custom kits labelled by room number? Yes. We manufacture bespoke kits with cutting, connector soldering and labelling by floor and room. Learn more about our custom LED strips service. This service reduces installation errors and shortens build schedules for contractors and hotel chains.