HelloShift (Staff)

4.6 (192 REVIEWS)

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HelloShift (Staff)

Ranked 5 (out of 64) in Staff Collaboration Tools

Team messaging, tasks and shift handoffs for hotel staff

More than 50% of HelloShift’s reviews come from United States.

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Hoteliers say

Hoteliers like HelloShift for its robust communication capabilities across all departments, ensuring seamless operations and enhancing guest satisfaction. Users note its efficiency in facilitating smooth shift transitions and quick response times to guest requests, improving customer service and operational workflows. However, challenges include limitations in search functionality, occasional app bugs, and notification delays. Overall, HelloShift aids in minimizing operational costs and increasing guest engagement through easy, anytime communication.

What Types of Hotels HelloShift is Popular For

Size

22 | Small (10-49 room)

77 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)

117 | Large (100-499 room)

5 | X-Large (500+ room)

Country

208 | United States

4 | Singapore

4 | New Zealand

2 | Mexico

2 | Belize

1 | Nigeria

1 | Canada

1 | United Kingdom

1 | Bahamas

Type

138 | Boutique Hotels

107 | Branded Hotels

86 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns

79 | City Center Hotels

77 | Airport/Conference Hotels

75 | Resorts

60 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels

59 | Luxury Hotels

23 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments

18 | Motels

16 | Vacation Rentals & Villas

12 | Hostels

10 | Casinos

1 | RV Parks & Campgrounds

Region

211 | North America

4 | Asia Pacific

4 | Oceania

3 | Central America

1 | Europe

1 | Africa

Category

192 | Staff Collaboration Tools

127 | Guest Messaging Software

59 | Hotel Chatbots

30 | Housekeeping Software

What is HelloShift?

Founded in 2014 | Headquarters in San Francisco (United States) | 3 employees
HelloShift (Staff) is a hotel staff collaboration and operations management platform that helps teams coordinate shift handoffs, tasks, checklists, housekeeping, and guest requests in one mobile-first system. It replaces radios and paper logs with a social-style feed, @mentions, and a built-in knowledge base so departments can communicate clearly and respond faster. With 40+ PMS integrations, it fits into existing hotel operations to improve workflow efficiency and guest service.

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Capabilities

Tasks, checklists, and shift handoff

Staff scheduling and time tracking

Built-in wiki and knowledge base

Lost and found log

AI insights and operational reports

Features

Task Management

4/5 features

Messaging & Collaboration

4/5 features

Escalations & Alerts

4/5 features

Reporting

4/5 features

Automation

4/5 features

Available Add-ons & Modules

Housekeeping App

Housekeeping Software
With our quick and efficient Housekeeping Management app, see at a glance the status of all of the housekeeping tasks at your hotel or property. In one view, know which rooms have been assigned and prioritized, and which rooms still need to be assigned. Our quick and simple drag and drop functionality and the ability to bulk reassign rooms make housekeeping management problems a thing of the past!

PREMIUM ADD-ON

Preventive Maintenance & Work Orders

Hotel Maintenance Software
Schedule recurring maintenance by room or asset with custom checklists and inspections. Any staff member can open a work order with a photo, assignee and due date from iOS, Android or web. Log readings for pools, boilers and spas, track equipment and supplies with warranty details, and get reminders for upcoming and overdue tasks. Managers see open, overdue and completed work for each property, with timestamped records for audits.

INCLUDED

Guest Messaging

Guest Messaging Software
HelloShift makes it easy for hotels to communicate with guests via text/sms. HelloShift integrates with the PMS and automatically sends helpful texts at key points in the guest lifecycle, such as before check-in. Guests messages flow into HelloShift’s award-winning interface teams learn quickly and love to use. Artificial intelligence and other useful tools help hotels respond quickly and escalates conversations.

INCLUDED

Staff Collaboration

Staff Collaboration Tools
Connect your hotels with an integrated messaging platform teams learn quickly and love to use.

INCLUDED

Q4 '26 Staff Collaboration Tools Survey Insights

Is HelloShift a good fit for your hotel?

Small
95% (92)
#1 of 8

hotelkit is the top alternative to HelloShift among small hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight that hotelkit significantly improves communication and organization within teams, with features like real-time visibility of room statuses and task assignments helping to streamline daily operations.

Mid-sized
95% (371)
#1 of 17

hotelkit is the top alternative to HelloShift among mid-sized hotels on HotelTechReport. Users appreciate hotelkit's ability to manage handovers and task assignments in a streamlined way, stating it "helps maintain transparency within teams" and simplifies communication across departments, ultimately improving operational workflows.

Large
93% (111)
#2 of 8

hotelkit is a top Staff Collaboration Tools pick among large hotels on HotelTechReport because it centralizes communication across departments, significantly enhancing task management and collaboration. Hoteliers appreciate that it allows for real-time updates, providing greater transparency and efficiency in handling guest requests and maintenance, which ultimately improves service delivery.

Luxury Hotels
94% (197)
#2 of 15

hotelkit is a top Staff Collaboration Tools pick among luxury hotels on HotelTechReport, praised for its ability to streamline communication across departments, allowing tasks and repairs to be assigned and tracked in real-time, which enhances operational transparency and response times.

Vacation Rentals & Villas
87% (6)
#6 of 5

hotelkit is a top Staff Collaboration Tools pick among Vacation-Rentals-Villas on HotelTechReport, enabling quick and accurate communication for staff, which helps them "find all the information we need" efficiently. This supports a smoother operation and enhances teamwork on property.

Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
95% (58)
#1 of 10

hotelkit is the top alternative to HelloShift among extended-stay serviced apartments on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight that hotelkit significantly enhances internal communication, making it easier to assign tasks across departments, with many noting it's "essential for daily work and routine."

North America
98% (26)
#6 of 13

Akia is a top Staff Collaboration Tools pick among mid-sized hotels in North America on HotelTechReport, due to its ability to automate guest messaging and streamline internal team communication through features like pre-registration forms and task management, which "makes my work much easier."

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HelloShift Reviews Summary

4.6
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.7/5
Customer Support
4.6/5
ROI
4.7/5
Implementation
4.6/5

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HelloShift Pricing

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HelloShift Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
156
Very Good
17
Average
12
Poor
7
Terrible
0

Property Size

  • Small (18)
  • Mid-Sized (62)
  • Large (104)
  • X-Large (3)

Country

  • United States
    United States
    (176)
  • New Zealand
    New Zealand
    (4)
  • Singapore
    Singapore
    (4)
  • Mexico
    Mexico
    (2)
  • Belize
    Belize
    (2)
  • United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    (1)
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria
    (1)
  • Bahamas
    Bahamas
    (1)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (178)
  • Europe
    Europe
    (1)
  • Asia Pacific
    Asia Pacific
    (4)
  • Oceania
    Oceania
    (4)
  • Central America
    Central America
    (3)
  • Africa
    Africa
    (1)
10

Great communication board, but past notes disappear too soon

General Manager from 75-99 room in Lebanon TN (United States)

Verified
4 days ago
Great communication board for all departments. Easy to use, easy to research past messages. Easy to add employees, update department tabs. Can access remote.
Country United States
General Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

Keeps departments connected and organized — but photo viewing and voice tasks lag

Assistant Executive Housekeeper from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Boca Raton (United States)

Verified
5 days ago
The communication and coordination between different departments are very easy to navigate. It helps keep everyone informed, allows us to stay organized. Overall, it helps improve teamwork and daily operations. We can also communicate with the guests and keep track of lost and found items/inventory. That is a great addition I noticed with...
Country United States
Assistant Executive Housekeeper
Large Hotel
10

Easy hotel communication with staff and every need

Guest service agent from 25-49 room Boutique in Pittsfield (United States)

Verified
5 days ago
I like most how easy hello shift makes it to communicate every need in the hotel as well as communicate to staff.
Country United States
Guest service agent
Small Hotel
10

Effortless staff communication that helps prioritize tasks — direct messaging would help

front desk agent from 75-99 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Morgantown (United States)

Verified
5 days ago
I love the effortless communication between staff that helloshift provides. It helps our hotel manage and prioritize important tasks that need completed.
Country United States
front desk agent
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

Very convenient and user friendly for everyone

Housekeeping supervisor from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Boca Raton (United States)

Verified
5 days ago
Very convenient and user friendly. Everyone really enjoy it even if you don't speak no English you can use it.
Country United States
Housekeeping supervisor
Large Hotel
10

Daily team tracking and mass texting — wiki layout could be easier

Front Office Manager from 75-99 room Boutique in Walla Walla (United States)

Verified
6 days ago
I love the check lists and being able to keep track of my team's performance on a daily basis. We get report directly to our email that let us know which tasks haven't been completed and where they stand. I love all of features and they make things run smoother. Especially the ability to mass text. It makes getting one message out to multip...
Country United States
Front Office Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

Extremely useful and efficient for completing work tasks

Front Desk from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Boca Raton (United States)

Verified
7 days ago
I like the way it is extremely useful. I can say it is truly efficient for completing task around work.
Country United States
Front Desk
Large Hotel
7

Good staff and guest chat — but bulk messaging needs work

Lodging Manager from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Little River (United States)

Verified
7 days ago
It works well for us to communicate with staff, and we like the chat with the guests. I like that they are adding new features.
Country United States
Lodging Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

Easy shift handoffs — older notes are hard to find

Front desk supervisor from 200 to 499 room Boutique in Boca Raton (United States)

Verified
7 days ago
What I like most about HelloShift is how easy it makes shift handoffs. As a front desk supervisor, I can leave updates about guest requests and maintenance issues in one place, so the next shift knows what’s been handled and what still needs follow-up.
Country United States
Front desk supervisor
Large Hotel
8

User-friendly mobile app — but PMS integration would help

General Manager from 25-49 room Boutique in Pittsfield (United States)

Verified
7 days ago
The system is user friendly, and it has a mobile app which doesn't clutter up space with unnecessary flash or spectacle.
Country United States
General Manager
Small Hotel
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Expert Q&A and Partner Recommendations

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Question:

What does this product or service do well?

Answer:

HelloShift serves as the operational bridge between your front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance teams, while simultaneously managing guest communication. Its core strength is creating a unified digital feed. Staff can post shift handovers, log maintenance tickets, and track housekeeping statuses on their phones in real time. At the same time, it automates guest text messaging for check-in info, mid-stay check-ins, and post-stay review requests.

Question:

What differentiates this product or service from the competition?

Answer:

HelloShift unites both an internal task management tool and a guest messaging tool into a single platform. For instance, when a guest texts asking for something or reporting an issue, the system can automatically convert that message into a prioritized work ticket for housekeeping or engineering.

Question:

Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?

Answer:

The system works best when all teams on property log every issue and handoff inside the app rather than falling back on sticky notes or verbal communication, in order to have HelloShift act as your all-in-one operations hub.

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