1. Front Office Department: This department performs various functions like reservation, reception, registration, room assignment, and settlement of bills of a resident guest and the front office department is considered as the nerve centre of a hotel.
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Housekeeping is often the largest payroll line item in a hotel – and it's responsible for looking after your core product.
What are the three most important expectations of guests in a hotel? The three most important expectations of guests in a hotel are convenience, autonomy, and personalization.
The most important expectation has and always will be cleanliness. Lack of cleanliness is among the top complaints about hotel stays. Good cleanliness often goes unnoticed, but poor hotel hygiene will always be something guests remember about their hotel stay.
Reward Loyal Guests and Personalize the ExperienceAs part of your loyalty programs, provide late checkout for free, establish a tiered loyalty system, or create other amenities and ways to show your gratitude for their patronage. Also, an in-person thank you goes a long way.
Hotel policies on additional guests can vary widely. While some hotels may allow a certain number of guests per room at no extra charge, others may charge a fee for any additional person, regardless of their age. Some hotels may even have strict occupancy limits to maintain the comfort and safety of all guests.
First impressions are everythingGuests often travel a long way to enjoy a hotel and travelling can be stressful, so the 'check in' experience should be as seamless as possible. Extra touches such as providing warm hand towels, a snack or a refreshing drink encourages guests to relax and puts them at ease.
Lifestyle trends that today's guests want include an authentic local environment, food and cooking, wellness, and health. For the affluent guest who loves yoga, for example, a themed hotel might offer aromatherapy yoga rooms, week-long yoga retreats, a meditation room onsite, and a restaurant with healthy foods.