Hotel booking software
 

Looking ahead a bit, I want to find out more about using hotel booking software, or rather, the booking of a villa.

It would aid me greatly if I had a website into which was embedded some software that could handle bookings, take payments etc. However, a quick web search turns up many programs that appear to offer something useful, but I think I would prefer something that came from recommendation.

Anyone here use similar software to control bookings for a property abroad, please?

Thx

Larana

Re: Hotel booking software
 

the simplest way is to not worry about the software unless you have a large number of properties to let - just find yourself a slot on one of the online booking sites and sit back and wait for the bookings to roll in.

a friend of mine in Romania uses holidaylettings.co.uk to advertise his second property - the house next door to his retirement home.

Re: Hotel booking software
 

I am confused, are you asking for hotel or a whole let property management package?
What do you want it to do and how much are you willing to pay for this?

Re: Hotel booking software
 

Not sure, but Domino's answer looks like it could provide a simple answer.

I wanted something that I could administer from anywhere I logged in.

Just to manage bookings, take payments, send automated messages to staff in order for them to arrange cleaning/takeover duties, make sure keys are in the correct place etc.

Re: Hotel booking software
 

You seem to have your answer, but I do not think any listing website will do all the things you have in your wish list.

Re: Hotel booking software
 

I think I agree with you.

Re: Hotel booking software
 

There are many such companies offering this service. Perhaps the best known (highest on search engines etc.) is http://homeaway.co.uk another is http://www.rentalsystems.com/

Some are free and some have fees - just choose what's best for you.

Re: Hotel booking software
 

It might be useful to find a local person you can trust to hold keys, manage changeovers, arrange cleaning and to give you feedback on the state of your property. A young person with initiative, perhaps keen to practice their English, would not cost very much.

With a management company you would be one of many clients and would never know whose interests it is really looking after.