AI Receptionist for Hotels & Hospitality
Guests expect instant responses — whether it's a 3 AM reservation from Tokyo or a dinner question during check-in rush. Prisma Voices handles it all so your front desk focuses on in-person guests.
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Common Problems Hotels Face
Reservation calls at odd hours go unanswered — guests book on OTA platforms at 15-25% commission
Front desk overwhelmed during check-in peaks, leaving phone callers unanswered
International guests calling from different time zones need round-the-clock support
Concierge questions (parking, dining, attractions) tie up front desk time
Group and corporate inquiries get lost in voicemail backlog
Hear How It Handles a Hotel Reservation Call
Here's what it sounds like when a customer calls your business.
Inbound Call
+1 (555) 234-5678
Hi, do you have any rooms available this weekend for two nights?
Let me check — we have a Deluxe King available Friday through Sunday at $189 per night. Shall I reserve that?
Yes please. Is there parking available?
Complimentary self-parking is included. I've reserved the Deluxe King for Friday and Saturday. I'll send an SMS with check-in details.
How Prisma Voices handles hospitality-specific situations
OTA-commission recapture
Every reservation booked through Booking.com, Expedia, or Hotels.com costs the property 15 to 25% in commission. Direct phone bookings have zero commission. The AI answers every reservation call instantly, prevents callers from giving up and going to an OTA, and books them directly into your PMS. For a 50-room property at $150 ADR running 70% occupancy, recapturing even 5 OTA bookings per week saves $4,500 to $7,500 per month in commission.
Concierge knowledge consistency
Front-desk turnover means your concierge knowledge degrades constantly. New staff don't know the local restaurants, parking rates, transportation options, or amenity details. The AI does — and never forgets. Configure your concierge knowledge once and every call gets the same accurate answers, regardless of which staff are on duty.
Check-in peak overflow
Check-in peaks (typically 3 to 6 PM) overwhelm the front desk. In-person guests get priority; phone callers wait or hang up. The AI handles every phone call during check-in rush — reservation inquiries, late arrivals, restaurant questions — so the desk team focuses on the guest in front of them.
What missed calls are costing you
The math is simple — and the numbers are conservative.
Prisma Voices fixes all of this
Hotels capturing direct reservation calls save 15–25% on OTA commission fees.
Handle reservation inquiries and room availability questions around the clock
Capture direct reservations — bypassing OTA commission fees by answering the phone
Free front desk to focus on in-person guests during check-in/check-out peaks
Answer common concierge questions (check-in time, parking, amenities) consistently
Plugs into the tools you already use
Calendar, dispatch, CRM, and messaging — Prisma Voices fits the workflow you already run.
How We Compare for Hotels & Hospitality
Same job. Fraction of the cost. 24/7 coverage included.
| Feature | Ruby | Smith.ai | Prisma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter price (incl. minutes) | $449+ | $292+ | $99 |
| 24/7 coverage | |||
| Calendar booking | |||
| SMS follow-ups | |||
| Setup time | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 5 min |
| Per-call overage | $1.65/min | $9.75/call | $0.40/min |
Pricing reflects publicly listed rates as of 2026. Smith.ai $292.50/mo for 30 calls + $9.75/call. Ruby $449/mo for 100 minutes + $1.65/min.
“We used to lose 30% of phone reservations to OTAs during front desk rush hours. Now every call is answered and our direct booking rate is up significantly.”
James Park
GM, The Westfield Hotel
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Common questions from hotels & hospitality
Can an AI receptionist handle hotel reservations?
Can it handle concierge-style questions?
Will it integrate with our PMS (Opera, Cloudbeds, Mews, RoomMaster)?
Can it handle group bookings and corporate inquiries?
Does it bypass OTA commissions?
How does it handle in-house guest requests (housekeeping, room service)?
What does it cost compared to a night auditor or part-time desk?
Can it handle complaints or special requests gracefully?
How fast can a hotel go live?
Will guests know they're talking to an AI?
Can it handle restaurant reservations within the hotel?
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