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Protel is ranked #16 in the Hotel Reservation Software product directory based on the latest available data collected by SelectHub. Compare the leaders with our In-Depth Report.

Protel Benefits and Insights

Why use Protel?

Key differentiators & advantages of Protel

  • Consolidate Diverse Workflows: Handle every aspect of property management from reservations and check-ins to check-outs, maintenance, reporting and more via a unified platform. 
  • Go Contactless: Promote social distancing by digitizing the entire guest journey, including reservations, front desk, billing, payment, communication and feedback. Staff members can guide guests by mirroring screens in real time. 
  • Streamline Event Management: Efficiently manage all types of events using multifunctional planning tools, interactive master calendars and extensive filtering options. Quickly upload room lists from Excel spreadsheets and view associated components like catering and equipment. 
  • Minimize Costs: Avoid paying commission for third-party reservations by adding a native booking engine to the personal website. Boost organic website engagement by connecting with Google Hotel Ads. 
  • Mobile App: View check-ins and check-outs, preferences, special requests, offers, maintenance tasks and more. Design branded apps for customers with built-in concierge services, upselling options and chat portals. 
  • Custom Integrations: Connect with external software using a customizable API for advanced functionalities like building management, business intelligence, channel and distribution, digital locks, POS, and more. 

Industry Expertise

Serves hotel management businesses of every type and size.

Protel Reviews

Average customer reviews & user sentiment summary for Protel:

User satisfaction level icon: fair

19 reviews

61%

of users would recommend this product

Key Features

  • Front Office Management: Streamline the booking process with a reservation management system equipped with a voice-to-text function. Manage check-ins and check-outs with color-coded room charges and payments. Accept multiple payment methods and currencies. Get an overview of occupancy and availability, change reservations, make a list of arrivals and book rooms for groups. 
  • ID and Passport Scanner: Automatically capture all information. Avoid manual entry errors and ensure the safety of sensitive information. 
  • Billing and Invoicing: View important guest billing information at a glance. Select different billing options for guests, groups and passersbys with categories like open, closed, fiscalized and voided. Create customizable invoices. Find specific bookings, payment history, past invoices, incoming payments, outstanding invoices and total income. 
  • Housekeeping: Track and sort rooms by clean, dirty, inspected, out-of-order, out-of-service and skipped in real time. Update room status quickly from a centralized dashboard with a drag-and-drop interface and calculate room status percentages. Coordinate between staff with the cleaning schedule module. Automatically keep a record and create IDs for misplaced possessions with the lost and found feature.  
  • Property Maintenance: Schedule maintenance jobs according to priority. Generate tickets, mark them as opened or closed and add pictures to specify the problem. Assign repairs to staff and compare the difference between the estimated and actual time of completion.  
  • Reports and Analytics: Get comprehensive reports on revenue, future calculations and group discounts. Analyze customer relationships, business information and more using analytic integrations. Compile exhaustive lists for guest-centric services and staff memos like wake-up calls, meal plans, arrivals and departures to improve operational efficiency.  
  • Booking Engine: Synchronize data between the booking engine and the reservation system. Prevent double-booking with the quick-book dashboard listing crucial information including a number of guests and rooms. Maximize revenue by upselling services and products by leveraging the CTA (Call to Action) feature. 
  • Secure Payment:  Use the PCI compliant payment gateway to safely process credit cards via certified, partner vendors such as Concardis, Payone and others. 
  • Content Management Tool: Offer high-resolution pictures, image control, SEO optimization through metadata input and instant booking confirmation via messages in multiple languages.  
  • Event Management: Optimize property space and maximize revenue by appropriate allocation of rooms and equipment in advance according to the event. Simultaneously work with multiple departments and staff for efficient planning. Reserve rooms, catering services, banquet services and event venues collectively. Examine all bookings with multifunctional planning tools.  

Limitations

At the time of this review, these are the limitations according to user feedback:

  •  Doesn’t offer a channel manager. 
  •  Reports lack variations and customizations. 

Suite Support

mail_outlineEmail: [email protected].
phonePhone: (800) 961-0430.
schoolTraining: Access knowledge base via the Customer Service Desk. Video tutorials are available on youtube. Schedule on-site or online training for individual hotels.
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