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Hotel phone systemEvery booking call answered — in your guest's language, at any hour.
Reservation lines, front desk and guest texting on one cloud phone system, with AI agents that take bookings, handle changes and answer guest questions in 12+ languages — so your front desk can look after the guests standing in front of it.
Reservations, front desk and AI
AI reservations
Checks availability, books, modifies and cancels — in the guest's language.
Front desk
In-house guests ring the desk team on any device.
Group sales
Weddings, events and group blocks queue for the sales team.
How do hotels answer reservation calls 24/7?
Hotels answer reservation calls around the clock by ringing the front desk first and a multilingual AI agent when staff are busy or off shift. TalkerIQ's AI concierge takes bookings and changes in 12+ languages, checks availability where your booking system is connected, and texts confirmations from the hotel's own number.
- Answers
- Reservation calls and guest texts, 24/7
- Languages
- 12+, switching when the guest does
- Handles
- Bookings, changes, cancellations and FAQs
- Works on
- Browser, desktop and mobile — no desk phones needed
- Plans from
- $29/user/mo billed annually
Sound familiar?
Check-in rush, a guest at the desk, and the reservations line ringing — someone always loses.
A booking call that isn't answered usually becomes a booking on an OTA, with a commission attached. The phone is your cheapest direct channel — when someone picks up.
Reservation calls ring out at the busiest moments
Check-in and check-out rushes are exactly when guests call to book. The desk can't do both, and the caller books somewhere else.
International guests and time zones
Guests call from abroad in the middle of your night, in languages your night auditor may not speak.
Changes, cancellations and the same five questions
Date changes, late checkout, parking, Wi-Fi, check-in time — each one simple, all together a full-time job.
How it works
From "do you have a room?" to a guest who comes back.
Your reservation lines, front desk and AI agents work as one system, and every call and text sits on the guest's record.
The right line for every caller
Reservation, front desk and group sales numbers — local, toll-free or international — each with its own menu and hours.
AutomaticAI takes the booking
The AI agent checks availability, quotes your rates, books, modifies and cancels, and answers policy questions — in 12+ languages, any hour.
AIStaff handle the personal touch
Special requests, VIPs and complaints are transferred to the front desk or reservations team with the details already noted.
Your teamGuests hear from you by text
Confirmations, pre-arrival details, check-in instructions and post-stay follow-ups go out by text; guests reply to the same number.
AutomaticUpsells and every touchpoint logged
The AI offers upgrades and packages you choose, and calls, texts and summaries are logged against the reservation.
AI
Reservations
Bookings and changes handled while the desk handles check-in.
Guests calling or texting to book, change dates or cancel get an answer straight away. The AI agent finds the reservation, checks availability, makes the change within your policy and texts the updated confirmation. Anything outside the rules goes to your reservations team.
- Book, modify and cancel by phone or text
- Policies applied — deposits, cancellation windows, minimum stays
- Confirmation texts sent automatically
AI SMS agent · reservations
- Found the reservationCONF-12345 · King room · 3 nights
- Checked Friday availabilitySame room type · same rate
- Moved the stayFri–Mon · within the change policy
- Texted the new confirmationFrom the hotel number
Multilingual guests
Speak to every guest in their own language.
One AI agent answers in 12+ languages and switches when the guest does. International callers can book, ask about transfers and get check-in details without waiting for the one bilingual colleague on shift — and the summary your team reads is in your language.
- 12+ languages from one agent
- International numbers so guests abroad call locally
- WhatsApp for guests who prefer it
AI voice agent · in Spanish
- Detected SpanishAnswered in the guest's language
- Answered from hotel infoCheck-in 3 PM · check-out 11 AM · free parking
- Summary in EnglishEarly check-in requested · noted on the booking
- Front desk sees the requestReady to confirm on arrival
The guest journey
From booking to review, every message on one record.
Pre-arrival texts, check-in instructions, in-stay requests and post-stay follow-ups all run from the same numbers as your phones. Replies land in a shared inbox, the AI answers the simple ones, and your team sees the full history whenever a guest calls.
- Pre-arrival and check-in texts
- In-stay requests by text, answered or assigned
- Post-stay follow-ups and offers for the next visit
One stay, every touchpoint
- Books by phone at 11 p.m.AI agent quotes, books and offers a breakfast packageMar 2 · 23:10
- Pre-arrival textParking, check-in time and directionsMar 13 · 10:00
- Asks for late checkoutAssigned to the front desk in the shared inbox · approvedMar 15 · 08:40
- Checks out happyStay, texts and calls on one guest recordMar 16 · 13:00
- Thank-you and next-stay offerSent to guests who opted inMar 18 · 11:00
What changes
What changes for reservations and the front desk.
reservations line
Late-night and overseas booking calls are answered, not sent to voicemail.
languages
International guests are served in their own language.
of AI calls resolved
Bookings, changes and common questions handled without staff.
bookings captured
Callers who would have booked elsewhere get a room from you.
The details
What hotels and travel teams use every day.
Local, toll-free & international numbers
Let guests call you locally from their home country. Numbers
Phone menu
Reservations, front desk and groups, with multilingual greetings. IVR
Ring groups & queues
Ring the desk together; queue group sales and overflow to AI. Routing
AI receptionist
Books, modifies and answers guest questions 24/7. AI receptionist
Multilingual agents
12+ languages from a single AI agent. Languages
Guest texting
Confirmations, pre-arrival and in-stay messages. Texting
Reach international guests on the app they already use. WhatsApp
Call transfer
Warm transfers from AI to the desk with the guest's details. Transfer
PMS & booking sync
Reservations looked up and every call logged. Integrations
A day with TalkerIQ
What happens when an overseas guest calls the hotel at 2 AM?
A 60-room boutique hotel with one night auditor. Sofia manages the front desk; Felix works nights.
- A guest in Madrid calls about dates
Felix is checking in a late arrival. The AI agent answers in Spanish, checks availability in the connected booking system, books three nights and texts a confirmation.
- A date change during check-out rush
The AI finds the booking by confirmation number, applies the change policy and sends the updated confirmation — while the desk serves the queue in the lobby.
- Late checkout, requested by text
The AI SMS agent takes the request and assigns it to Sofia in the shared SMS inbox; she approves it from her phone.
- A wedding block goes to sales
A caller asks about twenty rooms for a wedding. The AI warm-transfers her to the sales manager with dates and headcount already captured.
- Pre-arrival texts go out
Tomorrow's arrivals get check-in details and parking information by text from the hotel's number.
- Sofia reviews the day
Every call has a summary written in English, whatever language the guest spoke. Result: direct bookings captured overnight that would otherwise have gone to an OTA.
Compare
AI concierge vs answering service vs front desk: who should take reservation calls?
The front desk is best at guests on property. Here is who should cover the phone the rest of the time.
| Front desk only | Reservations answering service | Front desk + TalkerIQ AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight and peak calls | Rings while guests wait | Yes | Yes, 24/7 |
| International guests | Depends who is on shift | Limited | 12+ languages |
| Books and changes reservations | Yes | Usually takes a request | Yes, where the booking system is connected |
| Guest texting | Rarely | No | Same hotel number |
| Cost to scale for peak season | More staff | Varies by provider | Plan-based, from $29/user/mo billed annually |
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People and AI
Your staff host. AI handles the phone.
Front desk & reservations
- Welcome guests without the phone interrupting check-in
- Handle VIPs, special requests and complaints
- Sell groups and events with qualified inquiries
- Pick up transfers with the booking already found
AI voice & SMS agents
- Book, modify and cancel within your policies
- Answer guest questions — check-in, parking, amenities
- Speak 12+ languages, any hour
- Offer upgrades and packages you choose
FAQ
Questions hotels and travel teams ask
Still unsure? Talk to our team.
Reviewed by the TalkerIQ product team · Updated
Can the AI agent take real reservations?
Yes, when it's connected to your booking system it checks live availability and rates, makes the booking and texts a confirmation. Without a connection it can take the request and details and pass them to your reservations team.
Which languages does it speak?
The AI agent speaks 12+ languages, including Spanish, French and German, and can switch when the guest does. Summaries for your team are written in your language.
Can it handle changes and cancellations?
Yes. It finds the booking by confirmation number, name or phone, applies your change and cancellation policy, and sends the updated confirmation. Anything outside the policy goes to a person.
Does it work for tour operators and travel agencies, not just hotels?
Yes. Tour operators, travel agencies, cruise and hospitality venues use the same building blocks — booking lines, itinerary changes, multilingual AI, and texts for confirmations and trip updates.
Can guests text instead of calling?
Yes. Guests can text the same number to check reservation details, request late checkout or ask questions. The AI SMS agent answers instantly, and anything that needs a person is assigned in the shared inbox.
What does it cost?
Starter is $39 per user per month, or $29 billed annually. Independent hotels and agencies choose Growth ($79/user/mo) for dialers and campaigns, or Pro ($149/user/mo) with 100 AI minutes per user; groups and multi-property operators choose Enterprise. Annual billing saves up to 25%, or pay as you go. See pricing.
Does an AI concierge replace the hotel front desk?
No. The TalkerIQ AI concierge covers the phone and text line when the front desk is busy or off shift — reservations, changes, directions and FAQs — so staff can focus on guests on property. Calls that need a person are transferred to the desk or the right department.
Can a hotel phone system reduce OTA bookings?
A hotel phone system that answers every reservation call gives guests a direct way to book instead of turning to an online travel agency. TalkerIQ answers 24/7 in 12+ languages and texts confirmations from the hotel's number, so more callers complete a direct booking.
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