Castle Hotels AI Receptionist | 24/7 Guest Services & Automated Bookings | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
CASTLE ROOMS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty chamber costs money. Every missed call is a lost guest. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books castle stays, handles guest inquiries, and secures reservations—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Castle Hotels

Incoming Call...

Guest Inquiry

"Hi, I'm looking for a royal suite for this weekend. Do you have availability?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have the Windsor Suite available—king bed with tower views, £450/night. Shall I reserve it for you?"

✓ Reservation Confirmed • Windsor Suite

The Problem

CASTLE HOTELS
MISS TOO MANY BOOKINGS

You're losing bookings every day your chambers sit empty. International guests call at 3 AM, no-shows waste your concierge time, and your front desk can't keep up with castle tour inquiries. There's a better way.

You Miss International Calls Around the Clock

A guest from Asia finds your castle at 2 AM their time, calls to book the Royal Suite, and gets voicemail. By morning, they've already reserved at a competing castle hotel that answered immediately.

The Cost
$12,000/month
Lost per empty suite

Your Concierge Is Overwhelmed with Inquiries

While you're giving a castle tour, five more calls come in. Room booking requests, medieval banquet inquiries, wedding venue questions—you can't be everywhere at once. Guests get frustrated waiting, and you lose reservations.

The Cost
80+ calls/day
Per front desk agent

Castle Tour No-Shows Waste Your Time

You clear your schedule, prepare the historic chambers, and your tour guide shows up. The guests don't. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another empty suite.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for castle tours
$144,000
Lost annually per empty suite
60%
Of international inquiries happen after hours
5 days
Average time to fill a luxury suite

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to confirmed booking

24/7 Booking Chat

Guests visit your castle website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies inquiries, shows available rooms and suites, and confirms reservations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts dates, room preferences, and special requests
  • Checks real-time availability across all castle rooms and suites
  • Processes bookings directly into your reservation system
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a King Suite for two nights next weekend. What's available?"
AI
"I have the Tower King Suite available—historic tower views, king bed, £450/night. Would you like to reserve it?"
"Perfect! Let's book it."
Reservation Confirmed ✓
March 9-11 • Tower King Suite
Frontdesk Concierge
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Good evening! Castle Frontdesk, how may I assist you?"
Guest: "The heating in the Turret Suite isn't working..."
AI: "I'll dispatch our facilities team immediately. Which suite are you in?"
✓ Service Request #4920 Created

AI Phone Concierge

Every call is answered instantly—guest services, booking inquiries, special requests. The AI understands context, creates service tickets, schedules experiences, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates service requests automatically
  • Recognizes guests from CRM and references past stays

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When reservations are abandoned, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to complete the booking. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their preferences, and confirms the stay—all while updating your booking system.

  • Automatically detects abandoned bookings and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Completes reservations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Castle Frontdesk. I noticed you were interested in the Tower King Suite for next weekend. Shall I complete your reservation?"
Sarah: "Yes! Actually, can we add dinner reservations too?"
✓ Reservation Confirmed
March 9-11 • Tower King Suite + Dining Package
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Room Preference
Tower King Suite • £450/night
Arrival Date
March 9, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Reservation Confirmed

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, booking, service request—automatically creates and updates guest profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every guest and inquiry.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to confirmed stay
  • Syncs with calendar, service tickets, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire guest journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-arrival email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-stay follow-up ready
Special offers queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Arrival Email
"Dear Sarah, your stay in the Tower King Suite is confirmed. Here's everything you need to know..."
Reminder Email
"Looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow. Check-in begins at 3 PM..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-arrival confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on guest behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart booking forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide guests through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for confirmations and experience enhancement workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, room preference)
  • AI-guided completion for special requests and preferences
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Guest Booking Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Room (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Special Requests
→ Dietary Preferences
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and guest services begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR CASTLE HOTELS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your castle hotel. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking castle tours, handling guest requests. They work together 24/7 to fill your historic rooms faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Castle Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed reservations. Handles booking inquiries, schedules castle tours, and creates guest service requests automatically for your historic property.

Phone Calls Tour Booking Guest Services
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Booking Generator
Always Online

Qualifies castle hotel guests, shows available room suites and pricing, answers questions about historic amenities and check-in dates instantly. Books castle tours and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Guest Qualifying Room Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized castle tour confirmations, check-in reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep guests engaged and excited about their historic stay.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Reservation Teammate

Booking Form Assistant
Castle Reservations

Pre-fills castle hotel reservation forms from CRM data. Guides guests through special accommodation requests and historic room preferences. Triggers automation workflows when booking is confirmed.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Concierge Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to guests at the right time. Makes outbound calls to reservation no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups about castle amenities, and emails pre-arrival sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost bookings and enhance guest engagement.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Concierge Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with castle hotel guests and potential visitors. Sends castle tour confirmations, check-in reminders, and answers questions about available historic suites via text—98% open rate.

Tour Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets castle website visitors speak directly to your website about available historic suites. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, availability, and castle amenities—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing castle accommodations.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every guest interaction. All your AI agents feed guest and booking data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by castle property, suite type, and reservation status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Guests don't submit service requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes castle service needs (room heating issue, historic window concern, etc.), creates service requests, triages by urgency, and notifies the right castle staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every guest conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a guest was dissatisfied, if a castle service issue was reported, if a historic tour was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one guest from inquiry to return visit—see how every system works together

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01
2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM from overseas. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed booking.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Good evening! Welcome to Ashford Castle. How may I assist you?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a suite with a view for two nights. Do you have availability?"
AI: "Yes! We have the Tower Suite available—stunning lake views, £450/night. Would you like to reserve it?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Morrison
Active
Phone
+44 7700 123456
Room Type
Tower Suite
Rate
£450/night
Check-in Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, Tower Suite preference, £450 rate, March 15th check-in. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

RESERVATION
CONFIRMED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your availability, finds the Tower Suite open for two nights, and confirms it. Instant booking—no waiting.

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Tower Suite Reserved
Alex Morrison • March 15-16 • 2 Nights
Automation Sequence
1
Reservation Confirmed
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Booking details delivered instantly
3
Pre-Arrival Guide Scheduled
Travel tips queued for one week before arrival
4
Check-in Details Queued
Day-of instructions ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the reservation is confirmed, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, pre-arrival guides, check-in instructions, and concierge info—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Reservation Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Dear Alex! Your Tower Suite reservation is confirmed for March 15-16. We look forward to welcoming you..."
Pre-Arrival Guide
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just one week until your arrival! Here's everything you need to know about getting to Ashford Castle..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to sleep. Meanwhile, a pre-arrival guide is already scheduled. No one had to remember to send it.

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Friday, March 15 • 4:00 PM

HER FLIGHT
WAS DELAYED

Friday afternoon, Alex is stuck at the airport. Her flight is delayed six hours. She calls to push her check-in to late evening. You note it in your CRM. That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

LATE ARRIVAL ALERT
Friday, March 15 • Expected 11:00 PM
AM
Alex Morrison
Tower Suite • Flight Delayed
⚠️ Late check-in requested
Status updated in CRM
→ Late arrival sequence triggered
Late Arrival Sequence
1
Late Arrival Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Front Desk Notified
Team alerted about late check-in
3
Late Check-in Instructions Sent
After-hours entry details provided
07
Friday, 4:01 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex's arrival as delayed, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her Tower Suite booking, her £450 rate. The front desk gets notified. Late check-in instructions are queued. The entire process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Friday, 10:45 PM

SHE ARRIVES
AT MIDNIGHT

Alex finally lands at 10:45 PM. Her phone buzzes with a text—late check-in instructions sent automatically. "Night porter will meet you at the entrance. Your room is ready." She arrives just before midnight. The porter is waiting. Her suite is prepared. No one had to stay up or manually send the message—the system handled it all.

MESSAGE SENT ✓
Automated Text Message
Sent at 10:50 PM
"Hi Alex, we're ready for your late arrival! Our night porter will meet you at the main entrance. Tower Suite is prepared and waiting. Safe travels!"
Alex: "Thank you! Just landed. Will be there in 40 minutes."
Guest Checked In
Friday, 11:47 PM • Tower Suite
09
Saturday, 9:30 AM

THE SUITE
IS PERFECT

Alex wakes up to stunning lake views. She explores the castle grounds. Everything is perfect. Your system is already working: breakfast preferences captured, spa booking confirmed, concierge requests logged. All happening automatically—you're just providing exceptional hospitality.

STAY IN PROGRESS
Saturday, March 16 • Day 2 of 2
Tower Suite
Alex Morrison
Guest experience tracking active
Frontdesk Forms
Guest Feedback Survey • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Sunday, 11:00 AM

HER PHONE BUZZES
AT CHECKOUT

Alex just checked out. She's in the car when her phone buzzes. It's a guest feedback survey from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the suite she stayed in. The AI guides her through rating her experience right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. Perfect for capturing feedback while it's fresh—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Recent stay • Positive feedback received
AI
"Welcome back, Alex! I remember your wonderful stay. How can I help?"
Alex
"I'd love to book the same suite for next month..."
12
April 10, 2024 • 2:30 PM

SHE CALLS
TO REBOOK

Three weeks later, Alex is thinking about her amazing stay. She loved the castle so much she wants to return. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her previous stay and preferences, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex books her return visit in seconds.

13
April 15, 2024

SECOND VISIT
CONFIRMED

Alex books the same suite for next month. The system automatically sends confirmation emails, pre-arrival preferences, and personalized welcome notes. She's officially returning.

RETURN BOOKING CONFIRMED
Tower Suite • May 15-17 • 3 Nights
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May 16, 2024 • 9:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 9:30 PM

Alex is back at the castle for her second stay. She has questions: "What time is breakfast served?" "Can I book the spa tomorrow?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What time is breakfast served?"
AI
"Good evening, Alex! Breakfast is served 7-10:30 AM in the dining room. Would you like me to reserve a table?"
Alex
"Can I book the spa for tomorrow afternoon?"
AI
"Spa available tomorrow at 2 PM or 4 PM. Which works better for you?"
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May 17, 2024 • 7:30 AM

THE HEATING
ISN'T WORKING

Alex wakes up early and notices the heating is off. It's 7:30 AM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a service request, and schedules it within the hour. Alex doesn't have to wait for reception to open or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SERVICE REQUEST CREATED
Heating Issue - Tower Suite
Scheduled: Today, 8:30 AM
17
May 20, 2024

MEDIEVAL FEAST
THIS SATURDAY

There's a medieval banquet this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends event announcements, special offers, seasonal activities, and exclusive experiences. Guests stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Castle Event
Sent to All Guests
SPECIAL EVENT
Medieval Banquet
Saturday, May 25 • 7:00 PM • Great Hall
ANNOUNCEMENT
Falconry Display
Daily demonstrations on the castle grounds
EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Spa Package
20% off spa treatments this week
✓ All guests notified
No manual sending required
RETURN GUEST
September 2024
Alex Morrison
Tower Suite • 4 Nights • Anniversary Trip
✓ Third visit booked
Same suite, extended stay
Why she returns
"Exceptional service, instant responses, unforgettable experience—this is my favorite castle hotel"
18
September 2024

SIX MONTHS LATER
SHE RETURNS

Six months later, Alex books again—this time for four nights. She had an extraordinary experience—service was impeccable, questions were answered instantly, and every detail was perfect. The same AI that helped her book the first stay kept her delighted as a guest. That's the full journey: inquiry to guest to loyal advocate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your castle hotel

Can it handle after-hours reservation calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies guests, checks room availability, and books reservations—all while your team sleeps. No more missed bookings at 2 AM.

How does it handle guest service requests? +

The AI creates service tickets automatically, collects all details (room number, request description, urgency), and routes them to your staff. Urgent requests can be escalated immediately to the appropriate team member.

Does it reduce reservation cancellations? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before arrivals. When guests need to adjust their stay, it immediately assists with rescheduling—recovering potential cancellations and maintaining occupancy.

Can it book reservations directly into my system? +

Yes. Integrates with most property management systems, Google Calendar, Outlook, and booking platforms. The AI checks real-time room availability and confirms reservations instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does it handle special guest requests? +

After reservations, guests can request room upgrades, special dining arrangements, or historical tours. The AI collects preferences and special occasion details from your CRM and coordinates with your concierge team. When confirmed, guests are notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing booking systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most castle hotel systems including Opera, Protel, Mews, and others. All data syncs automatically—guest information, reservations, special requests, and service tickets.

Can it handle multiple castle properties? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your castle properties, room availability, rates, and amenities. It can route calls based on location, handle inquiries about your entire collection, and manage multiple historic properties simultaneously.

What about guest lockouts and emergencies? +

The AI handles room lockouts 24/7, verifies guest identity, and can coordinate with on-site staff or security. For true emergencies, it immediately escalates to your on-call management team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your property size and call volume. Most castle hotels see ROI within the first month from increased direct bookings and improved guest satisfaction. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing reservations at 2 AM. Start booking castle stays while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."