Improvements after implementing Sezam24
Before
- Paper registration forms at reception on arrival
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Staff processing guest credit cards on arrival
- Guest frequently losing keys
After
- Automated pre-authorisations and room payments on arrival
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Registration forms completed digitally
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Freed up time to generate new bookings
Lost Key – huge deal for us!
Check-in procedure made very easy –
– we used to send check-in instructions manually to every single guest, issuing keys manually on daily basis, putting them in to check in boxes for every arrival. Now all these processes are automated, so saves a lot of admin hours allowing me to concentrate on reservations and revenue management rather than doing routine admin tasks.
Payments
– we normally charge everyone in advance on arrival, however, if there is ever a last-minute booking or an additional fee that was not pre-paid this can be paid on the kiosk, so we do not need to have a staff member on-site to receive the outstanding balance. This is saving us on staff working hours.
Check-in time is very short
– for guests who did the pre-check-in, guests find it very convenient.
Flexibility
– guests can arrive any time once the check-in is open, so no need to have a staff member on-site to meet them.
Lost Key
– huge deal for us! this is a great feature as now we do not need a 24H presence in the building to ensure someone is here if a guest gets locked out of the apartment or loses their key.
