5 reasons to offer self check-in at your local accommodation

As a rule, the check-in process should be simple and fast, both for you and your guest. After all, as far as you are concerned, you just need to wait for guests, welcome them, and give them the keys. The problem is unforeseen events. Every now and then, or frequently, there's traffic, flight delays, and other incidents. It's inevitable. But there is hope, and it's called self check-in.

In this article, we present five reasons to offer self check-in at your local accommodation.

1. Saves you and your guests time and effort

By automating the check-in process, you no longer need to be physically present at the accommodation to welcome guests upon arrival. You no longer have to hand over keys or give any instructions in person. For your guests, it will be a relief for them to be able to start relaxing as soon as they arrive, without having to go through the time-consuming process of traditional check-in.

2. Manage multiple properties simultaneously and from anywhere

With the self check-in system, you can now manage more than one local accommodation establishment at the same time (even in different cities or countries), as you don't have to be physically present at the facilities whenever guests arrive. You will have much more time for this and to dedicate to many other aspects of your business.

3. Attracts younger generations

New generations were born and grew up in the world of new technologies, so having a self check-in system in your business will be a way to attract this demographic. In fact, many digital nomads specifically look for functionalities like this. But don't worry, because it's so simple to use that a person of any age can easily handle self check-in.

4. Increases your guests' comfort and satisfaction

Upon arrival, guests immediately feel more comfortable being able to enter a code on a keypad or use a mobile phone to open the smart lock that gives them access to their accommodation. They don't feel inhibited by the owner's presence upon entering and can explore the facilities calmly. Perhaps that's why self check-in is associated with a better customer experience, which, in turn… results in good reviews.

5. Reduces your carbon footprint

Finally, know that by installing the self check-in system, you are taking care of our planet. By no longer travelling as much to welcome guests for check-in, you not only save time and money on petrol: you also save on CO2 emissions. And that is increasingly important. Don't forget.

Gone are the days when we went on holiday and, after a long, exhausting journey, still had to wait to be attended to or for the owner of the place we were staying to arrive so we could check-in. Then, it was necessary to fill out paperwork, receive instructions, and go see the facilities. None of that was very pleasant. Currently, with new technologies, the world has become different, and even more so, with the pandemic and the need for social distancing. Systems like self check-in are simple and effective solutions that streamline these processes and make life much easier for everyone.

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