Checklist for 20 rooms
What matters at the size of a guesthouse
| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Double-booking protection | With two receptionists, the most common mistake is the same room sold by two people. |
| Rate plans | Meal type, minimum stay, cancellation policy and price by season or weekday. |
| Housekeeping | The front desk sees which room is clean without calling staff. |
| OTA link | Without an API, platform bookings are entered manually; this must be stated clearly from the start. |
| Reports | Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR and revenue by channel show where the money comes from. |
Mistakes when choosing
- Paying for modules you will not use (spa, conferences, hundreds of rooms).
- Assuming “channel manager” means automatic sync with Booking.com, although some systems only keep the channels on record.
- Not testing the program with the receptionists before committing.
How 4Hotel helps
4Hotel covers bookings by room type with an availability check, rate plans with pricing rules, the front desk with the tourist register, the guest bill, housekeeping, the restaurant and occupancy, ADR and RevPAR reports. Sales channels are kept on record with commission and a per-channel report; the automatic (API) connection with the OTAs is not yet available, so platform bookings are entered in 4Hotel.