Classic VingCard is winding down while ASSA ABLOY moves customers toward Vostio. You have a clean platform option, too.
Replace VingCard locks in Boston.
RevKey is a Certified Salto Partner and veteran-owned business that plans and installs Salto for VingCard properties in Boston, migrating you off VingCard floor by floor without pulling rooms out of inventory.
In Boston, a Classic VingCard estate is usually a modernization candidate rather than an emergency. ASSA ABLOY is moving the market toward its Vostio cloud platform and building newer hardware cloud-first, so Classic VingCard is best read as a Vostio-compatible bridge to mobile key. With a 438-room all-electric hotel rising near the convention center and the 246-room Atlas in Allston, the local realities are historic-district door prep and union and prevailing-wage coordination that shape every cutover. Operators can upgrade in-family to Vostio cloud or switch to Salto Space, which also supports native Apple Wallet keys; this page is the Salto path.
- As of early 2026, a 438-room, all-electric hotel near the convention center in Boston's Seaport District has been approved, part of a downtown pipeline being built to LEED Gold and net-zero standards.
- The 246-room Atlas Hotel debuted in Boston's Allston neighborhood in early 2026, adding new full-service inventory to the metro's room supply.
Sources: Hotel Business, Hospitality Net, VingCard, 9to5Mac
What we plan for in Boston
Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and older Downtown buildings carry preservation constraints and door stock that often does not match standard ANSI prep. RevKey surveys each opening for non-standard mortise pockets, original millwork, and brick-and-mortar wall conditions before ordering, then selects Salto trim and reinforcement that fits the existing door rather than forcing modification on a protected building. Where a property sits in a protected district, we document the install so it can satisfy preservation review.
Boston is a strong union labor market, and many larger and institutional properties operate under prevailing-wage and trade jurisdiction rules. RevKey deploys its own crew to the property and coordinates with on-site building trades, security, and house engineering so access-control work fits the property's labor agreements and badging requirements. We confirm site access, escort, and after-hours rules during scoping so the install schedule holds.
The VingCard migration, in brief
VingCard line owned by ASSA ABLOY. Classic VingCard hardware is largely legacy; the modern path is ASSA ABLOY's Vostio and Visionline management platforms running current VingCard locks.
Wide Body trim covers existing VingCard door prep on retrofit. Modern credential stack and brand mobile-key support.
Full VingCard playbook: every Salto option, door prep, and timeline ranges →
How a Boston project runs
The same disciplined sequence on every property, scaled to your door count.
Site assessment and door-by-door survey
We walk the property (or review your survey worksheet), confirm door prep and brand requirements, and identify what each opening needs. No guesswork before the quote.
Scope and migration plan
A real scoped quote: hardware, credential plan, PMS integration, and a phased schedule built around your occupancy, not a placeholder estimate.
Phased install
Floor-by-floor cutover coordinated with housekeeping, so rooms stay sellable. No property-wide shutdown.
PMS and mobile-key validation
PMS integration and brand mobile keys configured and tested before guests touch them, so the front desk is live on day one.
Train and support
Front-desk training and a fixed post-install support window so the team is confident before we hand off.
Common questions about VingCard migrations in Boston
Should I move to ASSA ABLOY Vostio or to Salto?
Both are legitimate. Vostio is the in-family upgrade from Classic VingCard and is the easier move if you have a strong ASSA ABLOY relationship and want minimum operational change. Salto tends to be the stronger choice if you value mobile-key depth, broad PMS integration, and a single accountable installer. We are glad to scope either; this page covers the Salto path.
Is my Classic VingCard hardware compatible with a Salto retrofit?
In most cases, yes. Salto XS4 One is ANSI mortise compatible and replaces Classic VingCard hardware at the door without changing the prep. We confirm prep type door by door during scoping.
Do I have to replace every door at once?
No. We install door by door during normal operating hours, typically thirty to forty doors per day, with a first-door sign-off before mass install. Larger properties run phased over weeks.
How long does a VingCard migration take?
Scoping plus phased install runs roughly 3 to 5 weeks under 100 doors and 6 to 10 weeks for 100 to 250 doors, with larger properties phased over longer windows. Materials procurement is dated for you when we quote.
What do residents or guests use instead of a keycard?
Modern BLE and NFC mobile credentials, including Apple Wallet, with PIN-pad or physical-card fallback for guests and contractors. One credential system spans guest rooms and amenity access.
How long does a Salto retrofit take for a Boston convention property in the 300 to 700 key range?
For a property in that band, plan on a multi-week engagement rather than a single visit. The exact range depends on door conditions, since Boston's historic stock frequently needs non-standard prep, and on how many rooms you can free up per night. RevKey gives you a firm schedule after the door-by-door survey and works your convention calendar so rooms come back online quickly.
Next step: scope your Boston migration
Tell us about your Boston property currently running VingCard hardware. We respond within four business hours with a real, phased migration scope.