Hotel Guestbook App

Give guests a great first impression with a digital directory. Update hotel information in the Property Management System and share it with guests through your hotel guestbook, available on the web or in the app.

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Guestbook App
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Everything your guests need, instantly accessible

Give guests instant access to practical details about your hotel and surroundings, including transport options, Wi-Fi, emergency numbers, evacuation plans, hotel events, department hours, restaurant and room service menus, advertiser space, and more. Add photos from multiple angles, describe your services, facilities, amenities, and local infrastructure, and keep every essential detail in one place. Your guestbook shows attention to detail and helps visitors feel informed from the start.

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How it works

Our Mobile App Portfolio helps you organize all property information in one easy-to-manage guestbook website. Create unlimited informational blocks or pages, add high-quality images, and attach PDF files or useful links.

Every detail in your mobile hospitality guide can be adjusted, revised, or removed at any moment - and toggling a service on or off takes seconds, ensuring visitors always see an accurate picture of what is genuinely available during their stay. When guests find the answers they need without reaching for the phone, frictionless guest booking follows naturally.

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Present your hotel to guests

Whether your hotel offers a prime location, a relaxing spa, or a cozy chalet atmosphere near the ski run, guests should see what makes it special. Add detailed descriptions and attractive images to your portfolio to highlight your property’s best features and present it in the most appealing way.

Present your hotel to guests
Support multiple languages

Support multiple languages

Communicate accommodation details and services in your guests' own language, giving them clear, helpful information from the moment they arrive, with your guest book hotel solution handling translations automatically.

Enable cross-platform access

Share your hotel guestbook portfolio on the app and the web so your guests can experience your property from any device.

Enable cross-platform access
Offer useful tips and guidance

Offer useful tips and guidance

Share local tips on the best restaurants, bakeries, and nearby highlights. Help guests plan their stay in advance by adding hotel rules, check-in times, Wi-Fi passwords, and other useful details - everything a great guestbook should include.

Limit repeated questions

Build guest loyalty by helping visitors experience your destination like locals. Reduce repeated questions about nearby services and entertainment by keeping guests informed through the app and your guestbook website. Consistent communication strengthens hotel rewards and keeps satisfaction high.

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What’s included

«As a small independent property, we don’t have the resources to build a website or app from scratch. We have always been creative in creating guest experiences and needed a simple way to promote our offers. This app has been a great solution, and more guests now book our packages.»

Hotel & Restaurant Krone

Rehau, Germany

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HotelFriend AG

HotelFriend is a global business software provider with offices across Europe, specializing in travel and hospitality R&D, cloud computing, e-commerce, CRM, ERP, and mobile and desktop app development for hotels, restaurants, and hospitality companies worldwide.

Berlin
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60+
products
450.000+
development hours
40+
countries
18+
departments
50+
employees
11
nationalities
250+
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HotelFriend F.A.Q.

HotelFriend F.A.Q.

How to get started with the application?
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To get started with an app, you should first click on the Concierge module on the left side menu. In the main tab, fill in the data fields with the Wi-Fi name and password. If necessary, you can click on the “+” button and add the data of additional access points.
In the Fast check-in / check-out block, you can allow guests to make a fast check-in on their own by letting them submit their personal data, attach photos of the documents, and leave a signature in the app.
To enable your guests to pay for orders, you need to turn on the online payment system in the PMS. Please, check out this help page for more detailed information.
What devices is this App compatible with?
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Our Concierge App is compatible with any portable device and mobile operating system (Android and iOS).
Do you support special offers and discounts?
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Yes, you can create and manage special offers and place them for sale via app and web. Your guests will be notified about the new discounts and deals with the push notifications.
What payment system is used for fast payment via App and web?
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We integrate with Stripe – a convenient payment system, which can receive and process payments online.
Is it possible to create a digital menu with the services we offer?
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Sure thing! To create your own menu, please open "Options" and go to the "Services" tab. In the upper right corner, click the "Create service" button. After that, you will be able to specify the name of the service, the name of the department, service category, and service waiting time. In addition, you will be able to add images and descriptions. If you run into difficulties at any stage of creating a menu, please check out this help page.
What additional features are there in the App?
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Apart from an opportunity to view useful information about the hotel and its services, our application allows guests to contact staff at any time, make purchases, place orders, and even pay for their stay.
What kind of guidance and ongoing assistance can a property expect when adopting a digital guest platform?

HotelFriend walks every property through the launch process - covering content architecture, visual branding, system integration, and notification configuration - so nothing is left to guesswork, and the platform goes live correctly from day one. Beyond the initial setup, the CMS is straightforward enough for any member of your existing team to manage independently, with no technical background, specialist training, or outside support needed for routine updates.

What types of information can I include in my digital guest book property directory?

Your guest book property directory can include Wi-Fi credentials, transport options, restaurant menus, department hours, emergency numbers, hotel rules, local tips, and promotional content. You can also attach PDFs, add photo galleries, and embed links for booking tours or experiences.

Do visitors need to install anything specific to access a digital hotel guest platform during their stay?

Your mobile hospitality guide is built for maximum accessibility – fully functional via a dedicated app on iOS and Android and any standard web browser, so guests who don’t want to download anything can access the same content by scanning a QR code or a simple link. Whether the visitor comes with a smartphone, a tablet, or a laptop, the full experience is available on the device in their pocket.

How do guests reserve services and amenities through a digital hotel companion without contacting staff?

Every service featured in your mobile hospitality guide sits alongside an instant reservation option - a guest browsing the spa simply taps to secure a treatment, selects a dinner slot from the restaurant page, or arranges an airport transfer without ever picking up the phone. Timely push notifications do the rest, reaching guests at exactly the moments during their stay when they are most likely to act on an offer or secure a spot.

Can a digital hotel companion automatically adapt its content to suit guests who speak different languages?

Your smart guest platform presents every piece of property information in whichever language a visitor is most comfortable reading - no manual translation, no separate versions to maintain, no guest left struggling with unfamiliar terminology. HotelFriend developed this capability specifically to serve the multilingual realities of modern hospitality across European and international markets.

What is the connection between a digital hotel companion and a property's back-office management system?

Your smart guest platform links directly to your PMS through a centralized content management interface, meaning any adjustment to opening hours, service availability, or dining options flows through instantly to everything guests see on the app and your online guest portal - the moment you save a change, it is live. No parallel systems to maintain, no risk of guests encountering information that no longer reflects reality.

How much time and technical effort does it take to get a digital hotel companion live and in front of guests?

The platform is ready to use from day one - no developers, no IT department, and no technical background needed - meaning most properties move from sign-up to live guest access in a matter of days rather than weeks. You build out your content, apply your visual identity, and hand guests their access point via a QR code at check-in or a link in their booking confirmation.

How far can a digital hotel companion be tailored to reflect a property's individual visual identity?

Every visible element of your smart guest platform can be shaped around your brand - logo, color palette, typography, and content structure all adjustable to match the personality your property projects, whether that is a minimalist city hotel aesthetic or a warm, rustic countryside feel. The result is a guest-facing experience that feels like a natural part of your property rather than an off-the-shelf tool wearing your logo as an afterthought.

How do hotel rewards and loyalty programmes work within the guestbook app?

Hotel rewards are integrated through personalized content and push notifications - guests see loyalty-tier offers, bonus-point promotions, and exclusive packages right in the app. When it comes to driving in-stay spend, email campaigns can’t hold a candle to timely, contextual messages. With HotelFriend, the rewards layer is built specifically to drive revenue per stay for properties of all sizes.

What are guestbook rewards, and how does it benefit my property?

Guestbook rewards connect your digital platform with your loyalty programme, giving guests tangible benefits for booking services through the app. It turns every interaction into a revenue moment and builds repeat-visit loyalty, the most cost-effective growth strategy in hospitality.

Does switching to a digital guest platform deliver measurable savings compared to traditional hotel communication systems?

Moving away from printed materials, legacy in-room technology, and high-volume reception inquiries to a single smart guest platform typically costs a fraction of what those separate systems combined demand to maintain. The additional income generated by timely in-stay reservations and hotel rewards promotions comfortably covers the platform investment, leaving most properties in a stronger financial position than before the switch.

How does the guestbook portal help limit repeated guest questions?

Your guestbook portal keeps all essential information - Wi-Fi, hours, transport, rules - accessible 24/7 from any device, so guests self-serve instead of calling reception. Fewer repeated questions mean lower staff workload and a smoother experience for everyone.

Does a digital hotel companion work as effectively for a small independent guesthouse as it does for a large urban property?

The platform scales effortlessly in both directions - a one-person operation and a full hotel management team work from the same intuitive interface, with no technical knowledge required at either end. HotelFriend serves independent properties and large hospitality groups across Europe through the same platform.

How do I keep the guest book property directory accurate and up to date?

You can edit, update, or delete any content at any time through the CMS, and mark services as active or inactive so guests only see what is currently available. Changes go live instantly across both the app and the website - no publishing delays, no version control issues.

How does a digital guest platform turn everyday touchpoints during a stay into consistent revenue opportunities?

Bringing every bookable service into one intuitive mobile hospitality guide removes the friction that stands between a guest's curiosity and an actual purchase - strategically timed push notifications surfacing spa availability, dining promotions, and local experiences do the rest, reaching visitors at precisely the moments they are most ready to spend. Guests participating in your guestbook rewards programme have an ongoing reason to keep returning to the platform, and HotelFriend's own data confirms that compounding engagement delivers a measurable uplift in in-stay revenue from the very first season.

How does a digital hotel companion ensure guests always have access to accurate safety and emergency information?

A separate section of your mobile hospitality guide contains important information such as emergency contacts, evacuation routes, and safety procedures on site. This section can be accessed by any guest at any time of day directly from their own device. The platform updates in real time, so any change is immediately reflected throughout the app and your online guest portal – no printed sheets to replace, no guest relying on procedures that are no longer current.

Can a digital hotel companion generate additional income by connecting guests with trusted local businesses and experiences?

You can even incorporate curated partner content with your own services into your mobile hospitality guide – local dining, tours and experiences in a dedicated promotional space that earns revenue for your property while providing guests with a trustworthy shortcut to the best that the destination has to offer. If your platform recommends a place to a visitor and their experience is positive, that experience will come back to your property, strengthening the relationship and making it more likely that they will return.

How do targeted mobile alerts enhance the way a property communicates with guests throughout their stay?

Instead of leaving revenue opportunities to chance encounters with a notice board or a passing conversation at the front desk, your mobile hospitality guide places the right offer in front of the right guest at precisely the moment they are most likely to act - morning, afternoon, and evening touchpoints that feel helpful rather than intrusive and convert naturally without any effort from your team. Every alert creates a revenue moment that requires no involvement from your front desk team whatsoever.

How does the guestbook app help hotels compete with online travel agencies?

A well-built property guestbook creates a direct communication channel between your property and its guests, reducing dependence on OTA platforms for in-stay services and repeat bookings. Guests who enjoy a seamless guest book hotel experience associate that quality directly with your brand, not with the platform that originally sent them to you.

Can multiple staff members manage the property guestbook content simultaneously?

The property guestbook CMS allows multiple team members to update content at the same time - reception updates hours, the restaurant edits the menu, the spa marks a treatment unavailable - all going live instantly. HotelFriend built this collaborative structure, so larger properties never face bottlenecks in keeping their guest data accurate and up to date.

How does the guestbook app support upselling and cross-selling during a guest's stay?

The property guestbook makes upselling natural – each service description is next to a direct booking link, so the path from interest to purchase is immediate and frictionless. Contextual cross-sells, such as a wine tour on the restaurant page, guide guests to spend more in a way that feels helpful rather than commercial.

What happens to the property guestbook content when services change with the seasons?

You simply change the relevant parts of the CMS, whether it’s turning on the outdoor pool in summer, switching to a winter menu or adding a ski concierge for the snow season, and the changes are live immediately. Because seasonal pages are only available at certain times, every guest experience is a guest book hotel experience that feels relevant to when guests are actually visiting.

How does the property guestbook app handle properties with multiple facilities or venues?

The property guestbook supports unlimited informational blocks and pages, so every restaurant, bar, pool, and event space gets its own fully detailed section with photos, hours, menus, and booking links. A clear, well-organized hotel website ensures guests discover and use every facility rather than missing services they would have genuinely enjoyed.

HotelFriend Features

Hotel Management

Front-Desk

Department Management

Employee Management

Room Management

Hotel Dashboard

Housekeeping

Maintenance Management

Mobile Hotel Live Chat

Operations Outsourcing

Task Management

Finance & Payment

Accounting and Document

Payment Management

Reporting System

Booking Balance

Digital Cash Book

Revenue Management

Room Rates

Service Management

Guest Relations

Guest Management

Booking Request, Offer

Self Check-In

Guest Communications

Communication Automation

Digital Marketing

Hotel Website Development

Destination Management

Deal, Package Composer