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HelloShift (Guest)
4.6 (121 REVIEWS)
HT Score
73 out of 100
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HelloShift (Guest)
Ranked 12 (out of 89) in Guest Messaging Software
AI guest messaging across SMS, WhatsApp and webchat
93% recommended by 107 hotels
More than 50% of HelloShift’s reviews come from United States.
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I analyzed all of HelloShift’s product reviews, expert recommendations, features, capabilities, pricing, integrations and more to produce the below summary.
Hoteliers say
Hoteliers like HelloShift for its transformative impact on guest communication and staff collaboration. Reviews indicate the tool has significantly boosted accountability across departments, reducing face-to-face interactions and saving time. Unique features like guest text interface, task assignment, and instant notifications enhance the overall guest experience and operational efficiency. Some areas of improvement include the mobile app usability and real-time updates, but its versatility and modern design make it a valuable asset in increasing revenue, decreasing costs, and improving guest satisfaction.
What Types of Hotels HelloShift is Popular For
Size
20 | Small (10-49 room)
74 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)
110 | Large (100-499 room)
5 | X-Large (500+ room)
Country
196 | United States
4 | Singapore
4 | New Zealand
2 | Mexico
2 | Belize
1 | Nigeria
1 | Canada
1 | United Kingdom
1 | Bahamas
Type
131 | Boutique Hotels
105 | Branded Hotels
83 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
75 | Airport/Conference Hotels
74 | Resorts
72 | City Center Hotels
59 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
54 | Luxury Hotels
23 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
18 | Motels
16 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
10 | Casinos
10 | Hostels
1 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
Region
199 | North America
4 | Asia Pacific
4 | Oceania
3 | Central America
1 | Europe
1 | Africa
Category
182 | Staff Collaboration Tools
121 | Guest Messaging Software
59 | Hotel Chatbots
21 | Housekeeping Software
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What is HelloShift?
Founded in 2014 | Headquarters in San Francisco (United States) | 3 employees
HelloShift (Guest) is a guest communication and workflow automation platform for hotels. It unifies SMS, WhatsApp, and web chat into one inbox, helps staff respond faster with AI-drafted messages, and automatically turns guest requests into tasks for housekeeping or other teams. It supports pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay automations, integrates with 40+ PMS systems, and helps hotels improve service, reduce manual work, and drive more direct bookings and reviews.
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HelloShift Reviews Analyzed: 104
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HelloShift's Provided Description:
"HelloShift unifies SMS, WhatsApp and webchat into a single inbox, with AI drafting replies from the same brain that answers the hotel's phone. AI handles 70-82% of routine questions and turns requests like "need towels" into housekeeping tasks automatically. Pre-arrival, in-stay and post-stay automations drive direct bookings and reviews, on 40+ PMS integrations."
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Capabilities
AI-powered guest messaging
AI-powered guest messaging
HelloShift AI replies to 70-82% of routine guest inquiries automatically across SMS, WhatsApp, and web chat -- no staff involvement required. AI intent detection also triggers tasks: a guest texts "need towels" and housekeeping gets notified instantly. Pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay automations drive 20-35% more direct bookings and 40-60% more online reviews.
Guest automation triggers
Guest automation triggers
Send pre-arrival, in-stay, and post-stay messages automatically based on PMS events. Arrival instructions, Wi-Fi codes, parking details, upsell offers, and review requests fire at the right moment without staff effort. Works with SMS, WhatsApp, and email. Reduces front desk call volume 30-40% and lifts online review volume 40-60%.
AI assistant trained on hotel FAQs
AI assistant trained on hotel FAQs
The HelloShift AI assistant learns your hotel policies, amenities, and FAQ content on day one -- then answers 70-82% of guest questions automatically across web chat and messaging. Trained from your existing knowledge base, PMS data, and uploaded documents. Escalates unclear or sensitive questions to staff with full conversation context.
Guest preferences and personalization
Guest preferences and personalization
HelloShift captures and stores guest preferences -- pillow type, room temperature, special occasions, dietary needs -- from past stays and pre-arrival messages. Staff see the full preference history at check-in so repeat guests get a personalized welcome without re-asking. Boosts repeat booking rates and review scores for hotels with returning guests.
Automated review requests and dashboard
Automated review requests and dashboard
HelloShift sends post-stay review requests automatically via SMS, WhatsApp, or email with smart timing -- only happy guests are routed to public review sites. Unhappy guests flow to a private feedback form so issues get resolved before they become 1-star reviews. Hotels see 40-60% more online reviews and higher average ratings.
Features
Unified Inbox
4/5 features
Multi-Channel
4/5 features
Automation
4/5 features
Upselling & Ancillaries
4/5 features
Task & Request Management
4/5 features
Surveys & Feedback
4/5 features
Reporting & Analytics
4/5 features
Compliance & Privacy
4/5 features
Digital Registration & Check-in
4/5 features
Pre-Stay
4/5 features
In-Stay & Post Stay
4/5 features
Back-Office
4/5 features
Artificial Intelligence
4/5 features
Available Add-ons & Modules
AI Voice - 24/7 Automated Call Answering
AI Voice answers hotel phone calls 24/7 in 100+ languages, handling 70-82% of routine inquiries automatically. Books rooms directly through PMS integration, provides directions, parking rates, and amenity info. All calls recorded and transcribed. Customizable assistant personality and greeting. Seamless escalation to staff when needed. Drives 20-35% more direct bookings.
Q2 '26 Guest Messaging Software Survey Insights
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Small
93%
(162)
Duve is the top alternative to HelloShift among small hotels on HotelTechReport. Reviewers single out its pre-check-in flow, including document upload, digital signature, and collecting ID and payment before arrival.
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Mid-sized
96%
(1,056)
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Large
96%
(225)
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among large hotels on HotelTechReport. Reviewers point to its credit card authorization forms and secure payment links, especially the way guests can submit cards, contracts, and signatures before arrival.
Small
93%
(162)
#1
of 17
Duve is the top alternative to HelloShift among small hotels on HotelTechReport. Reviewers single out its pre-check-in flow, including document upload, digital signature, and collecting ID and payment before arrival.
Mid-sized
96%
(1,056)
#1
of 22
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among mid-sized hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to its pre-arrival registration, digital check-in, and secure credit card authorizations, which help staff collect guest details before arrival and move lines at the front desk.
Large
96%
(225)
#1
of 15
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among large hotels on HotelTechReport. Reviewers point to its credit card authorization forms and secure payment links, especially the way guests can submit cards, contracts, and signatures before arrival.
Rank
Hotel type
Popular alternatives
#1
of 24
Luxury Hotels
96%
(490)
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among luxury hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to its pre-arrival registration cards, guest messaging, and digital tipping, especially the way it cuts desk paperwork and call volume before guests arrive.
#1
of 11
Vacation Rentals & Villas
93%
(170)
Duve is the top alternative to HelloShift among vacation rentals and villas on HotelTechReport. Reviewers point to its contactless check-in and Guest App, which lets guests send documents, get house info, and receive instructions before arrival.
#1
of 11
Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
98%
(147)
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among extended-stay serviced apartments on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to its paperless registration cards, online registration, and AI that answers basic hotel info questions and messages.
Luxury Hotels
96%
(490)
#1
of 24
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among luxury hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to its pre-arrival registration cards, guest messaging, and digital tipping, especially the way it cuts desk paperwork and call volume before guests arrive.
Vacation Rentals & Villas
93%
(170)
#1
of 11
Duve is the top alternative to HelloShift among vacation rentals and villas on HotelTechReport. Reviewers point to its contactless check-in and Guest App, which lets guests send documents, get house info, and receive instructions before arrival.
Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
98%
(147)
#1
of 11
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among extended-stay serviced apartments on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to its paperless registration cards, online registration, and AI that answers basic hotel info questions and messages.
Rank
Region
Popular alternatives
#1
of 18
North America
96%
(1,330)
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among North American hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to secure digital credit card authorizations, contactless check-in, and text guest messaging that cuts front desk calls and lets staff handle requests before arrival and after checkout.
North America
96%
(1,330)
#1
of 18
Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among North American hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers point to secure digital credit card authorizations, contactless check-in, and text guest messaging that cuts front desk calls and lets staff handle requests before arrival and after checkout.
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HelloShift Reviews Summary
Ease of Use
4.7/5
Customer Support
4.6/5
ROI
4.7/5
Implementation
4.7/5
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Achievements
This vendor's trending score is rising, HelloShift (Guest) is the #15 most trending product in the Guest Messaging Software category (out of 89) and the #533 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum
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9
Easy to use guest messaging system
Owner from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Saint Andrews (Canada)
Verified
3 months ago
We've had HelloShift going into our second year, and continue to be very happy with it. We have it set up that guests receive a welcome text on the day of arrival, and from there, they are encourage to text us if they need anything. Having an app on our phone vital - we tried a different solution at first, but the lack of integration with...
Canada
Canada
Owner
Small Hotel
10
Amazing Product
Group Sales & Service Manager from 100 to 199 room Resort in Folly Beach (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
This tool has made us able to hold our staff accountable on day to day task. This also helps with communication to the guests! We have been able to make this accessible on everyone devices they use daily which increases the communication levels with staff and customers!
United States
United States
Group Sales & Service Manager
Large Hotel
10
Brilliant tool
Front Desk from 100 to 199 room Boutique in Phippsburg (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
This is the most user friendly tool we have ever used at our Resort. I can not imagine work without HelloShift. This has changed the communication game. This saves time with ever aspect of the day to day workings.
United States
United States
Front Desk
Large Hotel
7
It's very user friendly
from 100 to 199 room Resort in Folly Beach (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
It's very easy to communicate with guests. It's a great way to share information with co-workers as well. Super eary
United States
United States
Large Hotel
10
Easy communication amongst employees/guests
from 25-49 room Boutique in Coeur d'Alene (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
I like that HelloShift Prevents any potential issues with upcoming reservations.
Guests feel important and that their needs are being met.
United States
United States
Small Hotel
10
Great Service For Hotel Staff
General Manager from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Marana (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
I love how easy the website is to use. I also love how it opens up communication between all staff members at our hotel property.
United States
United States
General Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
All inclusive web app
from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Hopkins (Belize)
Verified
5 years ago
* Personable- there is always someone there to answer the questions or solve problems in a rather quick time frame.
* Reliable- makes communicating with staff as well as customers an ease and the notification allows that we never miss a chat.
*Accessibility- being a web service we are not limited by where we can access the app. nor are...
Belize
Belize
Small Hotel
10
Easy to navigate and be Efficient
from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Daytona Beach (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
Hello shift is very simple and straightforward it’s easy to navigate due to the simple layout. I never experience any issues it’s a great tool to keep us updated as a team.
United States
United States
Mid-Sized Hotel
10
Love it
from 50-74 room Boutique in Chico (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
- Great cross-shift communicator
- private messages and tasks very useful
- app well designed
- Very user friendly and a lot of the tools help out, even if not used every single day.
-I love the reviews being posted on there!
United States
United States
Mid-Sized Hotel
4
It is an ok system
Manager from 25-49 room Boutique in Valle (United States)
Verified
5 years ago
Ability to communicate with guest fast and effectively. I like the ability to put task in for my staff and they can see it and take care of the issues with out having to talk face to face.
United States
United States
Manager
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Question:
What does this product or service do well?
Answer:
HelloShift does a really good job keeping everything together in threads. A single user, or team, has a feed where they can see assigned tasks or related "posts". Communicating with guests via SMS, Whatsapp, or Email is simple in HelloShift. Assign tasks automatically or manually while communicating with guests.
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HelloShift does a really good job keeping everything together in threads.
A single user, or team, has a feed where they can see assigned tasks or related "posts".
Communicating with guests via SMS, Whatsapp, or Email is simple in HelloShift. Assign tasks automatically or manually while communicating with guests.
HelloShift allows staff teams and guests to collaborate for all needed tasks and services in a user friendly and intuitive environment, ensuring that there is engagement and an actionable platform for complete follow through.
HelloShift communicates in between Departments of the hotel, providing a fast and effective way of communicating, putting the user experience at its core. Its guest-centric approach also relieves the hotel from all manual tasks so they can focus on the guest experience.
Question:
What differentiates this product or service from the competition?
Answer:
The user experience is what differentiates HelloShift from the competition. If you have ever used a social media platform like LinkedIn or Facebook, you will understand HelloShift. I was able to quickly grasp how to use the system. For example, " @housekeeping room #102 needs more towels ".
Showing all answers to: "What differentiates this product or service from the competition?"
The user experience is what differentiates HelloShift from the competition.
If you have ever used a social media platform like LinkedIn or Facebook, you will understand HelloShift. I was able to quickly grasp how to use the system.
For example, " @housekeeping room #102 needs more towels ".
Some of the unique aspects are the openess for guests to use their preferred messaging platform to communicate with the property staff teams. There is also a cost efficient manner in the delivery of this tool that clients appear to be satisfied with.
HelloShift's integrated messaging platform puts all messaging and collaboration together in one place where they can be searched, viewed, and acted upon in a collaborative way by the entire hotel team.
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:
Consider using HelloShift to consolidate your housekeeping, task management, maintenance, checklist, lost & found, guest mail, registration card, and even guest/internal communication needs. There may be more they can do for your property.
Showing all answers to: "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?"
Consider using HelloShift to consolidate your housekeeping, task management, maintenance, checklist, lost & found, guest mail, registration card, and even guest/internal communication needs. There may be more they can do for your property.
Reputable organizations take pride in using HelloShift product suite, consideration of all industry leaders like HelloShift will provide information valuable to decision making in how each property group needs to fulfill guest expectations and make the right choice. A la carte approach to the HelloShift offering makes it viable in many custom environments.
With HelloShift, hotels will see an immediate improvement of the way they are communicating between Departments. The Communication becomes clear and easy to share which takes away stress for the teams and gives a more seamless experience to the guest.
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