Automate hotel check-in communication on WhatsApp — before guests arrive at reception
WhatsPortal sends pre-arrival check-in messages, room preference collection, and digital key or check-in instructions on WhatsApp — so guests arrive informed, reception queues are shorter, and your hotel's first impression is exceptional.
A guest arrives after a 6-hour flight. There's a queue at reception. The room isn't ready. The stay is already off to a bad start.
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Most hotels collect guest preferences — early check-in, high floor, dietary requirements — through a form buried in a booking confirmation email that 70% of guests never open. Preferences go uncaptured. Guests feel like just another booking number.
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Reception queues at peak check-in times create stress for guests and staff alike. Pre-arrival communication — sharing check-in instructions, room readiness status, and digital access — significantly reduces congestion without investment in physical infrastructure.
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Guests who feel proactively communicated with before arrival rate their overall stay higher — regardless of the room or property. The first WhatsApp message you send before arrival sets the expectation that this hotel pays attention.
The solution
WhatsPortal automates the check-in journey on WhatsApp — from booking confirmation to room key delivery.
Pre-arrival preference collection
24 hours before arrival, WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp message collecting room preferences — floor, pillow type, dietary needs, expected arrival time. Guests feel heard before they arrive.
24 hours before arrival, WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp message collecting room preferences
floor, pillow type, dietary needs, expected arrival time
Guests feel heard before they arrive
Arrival instructions and directions
On check-in day, send arrival instructions — parking details, entrance to use, lobby location, self-check-in kiosk instructions — reducing confusion and reception traffic.
On check-in day, send arrival instructions
parking details, entrance to use, lobby location, self-check-in kiosk instructions
reducing confusion and reception traffic
Room readiness notification
When the guest's room is ready, WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp notification — 'Your room [number] is ready. Here's your digital key / check-in code.' Early or late arrivals are managed proactively.
When the guest's room is ready, WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp notification
'Your room [number] is ready
Here's your digital key / check-in code.' Early or late arrivals are managed proactively
In-stay service requests
Set up a WhatsApp concierge channel — guests message for housekeeping, room service, extra towels, or local recommendations. Your team responds from the shared inbox.
Set up a WhatsApp concierge channel
guests message for housekeeping, room service, extra towels, or local recommendations
Your team responds from the shared inbox
How it works
Streamlined automation in four simple steps.
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Connect your PMS or booking system
Trigger WhatsPortal via webhook when a booking is confirmed. Guest name, room type, and arrival date are passed automatically.
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Automated messages fire on schedule
Pre-arrival preference collection at T-24 hours, arrival instructions on the morning of check-in, room readiness alert when housekeeping clears the room.
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Guests arrive informed, reception runs smooth
Preferences are already collected. Guests know exactly what to do on arrival. Your front desk handles exceptions, not routine check-ins.
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Update booking engine
Itinerary choices, visa documents, and check-in details are instantly pushed to your booking system or database.
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Trip Planner
Wanderlust Tours
Hi Nisha! Your booking for the 5-day Goa Getaway is confirmed. 🌴 Order ID: WL-4491.
3:00 PM ✓✓
Your hotel check-in voucher and flight itinerary are ready. What would you like to view?
3:00 PM ✓✓
View Hotel VoucherFlight ItineraryLocal Guide Info
Flight Itinerary
3:02 PM ✓✓
Here is your flight itinerary. ✈️ Indigo 6E-241, Dep: Mumbai 08:30 AM, Arr: Goa 09:45 AM.
3:02 PM ✓✓
Your hotel transfer vehicle is arranged and will meet you at the Goa arrival gate. Have a wonderful trip!
3:03 PM ✓✓
Example conversation — automated by WhatsPortal
What our customers say
“We started sending pre-arrival WhatsApp messages and guests started arriving at reception already knowing their room number and check-in process. Review scores improved and front desk stress reduced.”
Live
Hotels using pre-arrival WhatsApp communication report higher guest satisfaction scores and reduced check-in queue times
< 1 min
Average setup time for standard workflows
3×
Increase in response rates compared to email alerts
₹0
Get started for free — free plan included
FAQ
Common questions about travel hotel check-in automation
Can I use this for travel agency bookings where the hotel isn't the one communicating directly?
Yes. Travel agencies can use WhatsPortal to send check-in instructions on behalf of the hotels they book — including hotel contact numbers, check-in times, and local transport instructions.
Can I send a digital room key or access code via WhatsApp?
Yes. If your property uses digital key systems, include the access code or a link to the digital key in the check-in WhatsApp. Guests receive it in the same conversation thread.
Can guests request late check-out or early check-in via WhatsApp?
Yes. Set up a quick-reply option in the pre-arrival message — 'Request early check-in' or 'Request late check-out.' Responses go to your front desk team for approval and confirmation.
What does WhatsPortal cost?
Free plan: ₹0, 100 messages/month. Standard: ₹1,499/month (5,000 messages). Premium: ₹2,499/month (unlimited). All in INR via Razorpay.