HelloShift (Guest)

4.6 (127 REVIEWS)

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HelloShift (Guest)

Ranked 11 (out of 89) in Guest Messaging Software

AI guest messaging across SMS, WhatsApp and webchat

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

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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

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 (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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Capabilities

AI-powered guest messaging

Guest automation triggers

AI assistant trained on hotel FAQs

Guest preferences and personalization

Automated review requests and dashboard

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

Available Add-ons & Modules

AI Voice - 24/7 Automated Call Answering

Call Center Software
AI Voice answers your hotel's phone 24/7 from your own FAQs and property details, and can transfer the call to staff when a guest needs a person. It speaks several languages, including Spanish, French and German. Every call is recorded and transcribed in HelloShift. Phone booking is in pilot on Cloudbeds: the AI books the room on the call and secures it with a card. Included in the Guest+ and Pro plans.

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Q4 '26 Guest Messaging Software Survey Insights

Is HelloShift a good fit for your hotel?

Small
93% (168)
#1 of 18

Duve is the top alternative to HelloShift among small hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight Duve's ability to enhance communication through its messaging hub, allowing staff to engage with guests across multiple platforms, including SMS and WhatsApp. This capability not only improves guest experiences but also streamlines operations by managing all communications in one unified system.

Mid-sized
96% (1,059)
#1 of 22

Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among mid-sized hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight the platform's secure credit card authorizations and mobile check-in features, significantly reducing check-in duration and supporting operational security. Users appreciate how these capabilities enhance the overall guest experience and streamline front desk tasks.

Large
96% (276)
#1 of 17

Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among large hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight that Canary’s guest messaging system significantly enhances communication, allowing staff to respond to guests in real-time and manage requests efficiently, which is particularly beneficial during peak times.

Luxury Hotels
96% (496)
#1 of 24

Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among luxury hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight Canary’s guest messaging and contactless check-in, which streamline operations and enhance the welcome experience, allowing a fast and secure arrival process. Reviewers appreciate that guests can complete their check-ins from their mobile devices, reducing wait times and adding convenience.

Vacation Rentals & Villas
93% (179)
#1 of 12

Duve is the top alternative to HelloShift among vacation rentals on HotelTechReport. Reviewers highlight Duve's success in streamlining guest communication through its centralized messaging hub, which integrates SMS and WhatsApp, enabling effective and personalized interactions. This capability improves responsiveness and enhances the overall guest experience, as noted in their feedback.

Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
98% (153)
#1 of 12

Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among extended-stay serviced apartments on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight Canary's ability to combine essential functions like credit card authorization with effective guest messaging, stating it provides "instant answers to their questions" and fosters smoother interactions, enhancing overall operations.

North America
96% (1,391)
#1 of 19

Canary Technologies is the top alternative to HelloShift among small hotels on HotelTechReport. Hoteliers highlight its secure credit card authorizations that streamline the check-in process, minimizing manual data entry errors and enhancing both staff and guest experiences.

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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
4.7/5

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Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, HelloShift (Guest) is the #9 most trending product in the Guest Messaging Software category (out of 89) and the #390 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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HelloShift Pricing

Below Average

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HelloShift Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
103
Very Good
11
Average
8
Poor
5
Terrible
0

Property Size

  • Small (15)
  • Mid-Sized (48)
  • Large (61)
  • X-Large (2)

Country

  • United States
    United States
    (117)
  • Singapore
    Singapore
    (2)
  • Belize
    Belize
    (2)
  • Mexico
    Mexico
    (1)
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria
    (1)
  • New Zealand
    New Zealand
    (1)
  • Canada
    Canada
    (1)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (119)
  • Asia Pacific
    Asia Pacific
    (2)
  • Oceania
    Oceania
    (1)
  • Central America
    Central America
    (2)
  • Africa
    Africa
    (1)
10

Good communication and lost & found — but no voice task entry

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

Verified
6 days ago
Very good communicating between Front Desk, Housekeeping and Maintenance and all managers. I like the Lost & Found feature also.
Country United States
Director of Housekeeping
Large Hotel
10

Easy hotel communication with staff and every need

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

Verified
6 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

Very convenient and user friendly for everyone

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

Verified
6 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
7 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
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
8 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
8 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
8 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
10

Great team communication — overdue tasks are tedious to clear

Front desk agent from 75-99 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in San Antonio (United States)

Verified
8 days ago
Hello-shift has been a great communication feature for our team. Especially with creating tasks and using the guest messaging feature.
Country United States
Front desk agent
Mid-Sized Hotel
9

Easy to use guest messaging system

Owner from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Saint Andrews (Canada)

Verified
4 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...
Country 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!
Country United States
Group Sales & Service Manager
Large 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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