Bowo - Guest App

4.8 (112 REVIEWS)

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85 out of 100
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What is Bowo?

Founded in 2017 | Headquarters in Montpellier (France) | 10 employees
Bowo - Guest App is a cutting-edge digital application designed to revolutionize the hospitality industry by enhancing the guest experience and streamlining hotel operations. This intuitive web-based platform integrates seamlessly with Property Management Systems (PMS) and other existing hotel software, providing a centralized hub for all guest services and offerings. Key features include the ability to upsell services, a comprehensive digital room directory, and automated communications before, during, and after stays. These functionalities not only increase hotel revenue through effective cross-selling but also reduce operational costs by consolidating various services. Guests benefit from a more personalized and convenient experience, from online check-in to effortless room service ordering. By simplifying interactions and centralizing hotel services, Bowo - Guest App improves customer satisfaction and sets properties apart from their competitors. With its versatility and efficiency, it is an invaluable tool for modernizing hotel operations and boosting overall guest engagement.

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Capabilities

Bespoke Guest App

Online Check-In & Digital Key

Communication Hub & Chatbot

Guest relationship platform (CRM)

Restaurant, Spa Booking & Reservations

Features

Communication & Messaging

4/5 features

Content Management

4/5 features

Upselling

4/5 features

Request Management

4/5 features

Available Add-ons & Modules

SMS & Whatsapp

Guest Messaging Software
Send messages to your guests using tools they are familiar with.

INCLUDED

Upselling

Upselling Software
A good Upsell strategy covers the entire duration of the stay! A click of a button gives your clients access to all of the activities your establishment provides. Selling has never been so efficient, thanks to the secure payment system.

INCLUDED

TV Casting

Hospitality TV
Entertain your guests to increase their satisfaction by allowing them to stream from their own device

INCLUDED

Spa Bookings

Spa Software
Manage your schedule without third party tools, generate additional turnover, and make it easier to access the different services.

INCLUDED

Mobile Ordering & Room Service

Mobile Ordering & Room Service
Sell more, save on paper and time and observe social distancing… who could ask for more?

INCLUDED

Valet Management

Parking Management
Provide the luxury and comfort of a valet parking service.

INCLUDED

Online Check-in

Online check-in includes all of the options you might need.

INCLUDED

Bowo Reviews Summary

4.8
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.9/5
Customer Support
4.8/5
ROI
4.7/5
Implementation
4.8/5

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Achievements

Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, Bowo - Guest App is the #11 most trending product in the Hotel Guest Apps category (out of 84) and the #470 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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Certified Support

Bowo has opened its internal systems to Hotel Tech Report and earned the Verified Support Certification.

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User's Choice Award

Hoteliers voted Bowo as the #2 Hotel Guest Apps provider in the 2024 HotelTechAwards

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Certificate of Excellence

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85 HT Score

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Bowo Pricing

Average

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Popularity by Segment

Size

5 | X-Small (1-9 room)

22 | Small (10-24 room)

58 | Medium (25-74 room)

40 | Large (75-199 room)

17 | X-Large (200+ room)

Country

115 | France

11 | Mexico

2 | Hungary

1 | Slovakia

1 | Morocco

1 | Canada

1 | Argentina

1 | United Arab Emirates

1 | Panama

1 | Oman

1 | China

Type

86 | Luxury Hotels

56 | Boutiques

38 | City Center Hotels

36 | Airport/Conference Hotels

33 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns

25 | Resorts

24 | Branded Hotels

19 | Hostels

14 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments

9 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels

8 | Vacation Rentals & Villas

7 | Casinos

5 | Motels

1 | RV Parks & Campgrounds

Region

118 | Europe

12 | North America

2 | Middle East

2 | South America

1 | Asia Pacific

1 | Africa

Category

112 | Hotel Guest Apps

51 | In-Room Hotel Tablets

Bowo Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
127
Very Good
12
Average
3
Poor
0
Terrible
1

Property Size

  • X-Small (5)
  • Small (22)
  • Medium (58)
  • Large (40)
  • X-Large (17)

Country

  • France
    France
    (115)
  • Mexico
    Mexico
    (11)
  • Hungary
    Hungary
    (2)
  • Slovakia
    Slovakia
    (1)
  • Morocco
    Morocco
    (1)
  • Canada
    Canada
    (1)
  • Argentina
    Argentina
    (1)
  • United Arab Emirates
    United Arab Emirates
    (1)
  • Panama
    Panama
    (1)
  • Oman
    Oman
    (1)
  • China
    China
    (1)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (12)
  • Europe
    Europe
    (118)
  • Asia Pacific
    Asia Pacific
    (1)
  • Middle East
    Middle East
    (2)
  • South America
    South America
    (2)
  • Africa
    Africa
    (1)

Hoteliers say

NEW AI Review summary

Hoteliers like Bowo for its versatile capabilities to enhance the guest experience and streamline hotel operations. Features such as upselling opportunities, digital room directory, and seamless integration with PMS and other apps are highly valued. This solution is praised for increasing revenue through cross-selling, reducing operation costs by centralizing services, and improving customer satisfaction by offering personalized and intuitive user experiences. However, there are some concerns regarding CRM functionality, integration issues, and areas for improvement in backend usability.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Guest experience enhancement
Customer support
Customization and personalization
Backend usability
Graphics and design
Administrative and operational efficiency
Integration with existing systems
Upselling opportunities
Digital room directory
CRM functionality
10

The application is really great!

CRM from 50-74 room Resort in Biarritz (France)

Verified
11 months ago
I find the application easy to use, and it's really easy to get the hang of! I like it :)
Country France
CRM
Medium Hotel
10

Amazing support from the tea

Rooms Division Manager from 50-74 room Airport/Conference Hotel in Paris (France)

Verified
11 months ago
Bowo team is always very supportive and available to help. The app helps us a lot to cross sell and create more revenue. Guests can chat with us as well
Country France
Rooms Division Manager
Medium Hotel
10

The experience was exceptional from the beginning, and I'd like to thank the whole team again.

Manager of reception from 25-49 room Boutique in Les Belleville (France)

Verified
11 months ago
The team is fast, helpful and professional, and the application is awesome. They have in each time a solution to help us !
Country France
Manager of reception
Medium Hotel
10

A very good partner

marketing manager from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Istanbul (Turkiye)

Verified
11 months ago
Very versatile, Bowo enable us to communicate and promote our products to our guests, event help them prepare their stay with us.
Country Turkiye
marketing manager
Medium Hotel
10

A great customer experience

Chargée de clientèle from 50-74 room Extended Stay & Serviced Apartment in Hyeres (France)

Verified
11 months ago
The availability of collaborators, the search for them to make the application as fluid as possible. They listen to us and try to meet our needs.
Country France
Chargée de clientèle
Medium Hotel
10

A high-performance, streamlined guest app

Chargée de mise en marché from 10 to 24 room Boutique in Val d'Isere (France)

Verified
11 months ago
The platform is on every tablet in every room of our hotel. It includes all our restaurant menus, opening hours, services and news, as well as the option of booking a spa treatment, for example. There's also the weather forecast, as well as various TV and music applications. It's a real help to our customer experience. Thanks to this tablet...
Country France
Chargée de mise en marché
Small Hotel
10

Ease of use

DIRECTRICE from 25-49 room City Center Hotel in Rennes (France)

Verified
11 months ago
Possibility of modifying information (e.g. prices easily) and possibility for the customer to make their room service reservation online
Country France
DIRECTRICE
Medium Hotel
10

A new-generation room directory

chef reception from 10 to 24 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Zonza (France)

Verified
11 months ago
An easy to use tablet for all categories of client, product presentation, the online shop to boost additional sales, streamlines customer requests at reception
Country France
chef reception
Small Hotel
10

Oaky, a wonderful partnership and a wonderful team to work with!

Group Hotel Marketing Manager from 500+ room Boutique in Hong Kong (China)

Verified
12 months ago
How easy the platform is to use, how well it worked in terms of revenue and how it enhanced the guest journey. The fact that we can have everything amended according to Brand TOV & Designs guidelines.
Country China
Group Hotel Marketing Manager
X-Large Hotel
10

Oaky, a wonderful partnership and a wonderful team to work with!

Group Hotel Marketing Manager from 500+ room Boutique in Hong Kong (China)

Verified
12 months ago
How easy the platform is to use, how well it worked in terms of revenue and how it enhanced the guest journey. The fact that we can have everything amended according to Brand TOV & Designs guidelines.
Country China
Group Hotel Marketing Manager
X-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:

Bowo offers a fantastic platform for hoteliers looking to digitize their guest communication and enhance their stay throughout their whole journey. The product is well thought through keeping the guest in the center of attention at every phase of their stay, enhancing their experiences.

Question:

What differentiates this product or service from the competition?

Answer:

The completeness in terms of product features, the attention to detail on the user interface side, the usage of advanced technologies and future communication trends. All of these come together in the right, modern way showing their level of understanding of how great guest communication in hospitality looks like to provide our guests with unique experiences.

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:

Use the full potential of the products they are offering. Ask them about best practices working with other companies to create the best digital guest journey for your own property. They are a great team that started Bowo out of passion for hospitality, which shows in their services and products.

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