Built for hospitality

AI Receptionist for Hotels

An AI receptionist is a virtual voice assistant that answers hotel calls automatically, responds to guest questions in over 30 languages and handles reservations, check-in information and call transfers around the clock — even when your front desk is unstaffed.

Results from live operations at our hotel customers

200,000+
guest calls answered
5,000+
front-desk phone hours saved
€17.35M
in phone bookings generated

What an AI receptionist takes off your hands

Alveni is not a generic voicebot. Every capability was built for hotel phone communication — from the first ring to the finished reservation.

Call answering around the clock

The AI receptionist picks up every call in under a second — at night, on weekends and on public holidays. No guest ever hears a busy signal or sits in a queue again.

Reservations & rebookings

Real-time room availability from your PMS, direct bookings on the phone, cancellations and rebookings — captured automatically and documented without errors.

Answering guest questions

Check-in times, parking, breakfast, spa offers, directions — the AI answers the most common questions instantly from your knowledge base.

Multilingual from the first word

Automatic language detection and answers in over 30 languages. International guests are welcomed in their mother tongue — without extra staff.

Intelligent call transfer

The AI recognises sensitive or complex requests and routes them to the right person — with a conversation note, so nothing gets lost.

GDPR-compliant & on-brand

All data on European servers, every answer in your hotel's voice. You define the greeting, tone and rules of conduct — the AI sticks to them.

AI receptionist vs. human front desk, voicemail and IVR

How does an AI receptionist compare with the classic ways of handling a hotel phone line? The key criteria at a glance.

CriterionAI receptionistHuman front deskVoicemailIVR menu
Available 24/7Working hours only
Natural conversations
Several calls at once
Over 30 languagesLimited
Booking completed on the call
Real-time PMS connectionManual
Monthly costPredictableHighLowMedium
Setup time7 daysRecruitingMinutesWeeks

What hoteliers say about Alveni

Over 100 hotels across the DACH region run on Alveni — rated 5 out of 5 stars throughout.

★★★★★
“We are delighted with our phone AI — it genuinely takes a huge amount of work off our hands!”
Katharina PramstrahlerHotel Director, Romantik Hotel Turm
★★★★★
“We are very satisfied and it supports our team perfectly :-)! The support is always friendly and helpful, too.”
Volker BeduhnHotel Director, Romantik Hotel Bären Dürrenroth
★★★★★
“Top customer support, deep expertise and fast turnaround on optimisation requests. Highly recommended — even for a luxury hotel.”
Lisa-Marie BaurQuality & Training Manager, Excelsior Hotel Ernst Cologne

Frequently asked questions about the AI receptionist

What is an AI receptionist for hotels?+
An AI receptionist for hotels is a virtual voice assistant that answers hotel calls automatically, responds to guest enquiries in natural language and handles routine work such as reservations, check-in information and call transfers around the clock. It takes pressure off the front-desk team and stops calls from going unanswered.
Does an AI receptionist replace the human front desk?+
No. The AI receptionist takes over the repetitive phone work — above all when the front desk is unstaffed or several calls come in at once. That gives your team more time for the guests standing in front of them. Complex or sensitive requests are transferred to a member of staff with full context.
Which tasks does an AI receptionist handle in a hotel?+
Call answering around the clock, information on check-in and check-out times, availability and rates, reservations and rebookings, questions about parking, breakfast, spa and directions, plus the structured hand-over of important requests. Every answer comes from your knowledge base and stays on-brand.
What can AI be used for in hospitality?+
In hospitality, AI primarily handles guest communication on the phone: call answering, reservations, FAQ responses and transfers. Beyond voice, it supports email and chat enquiries via WhatsApp, Instagram and the website — all in over 30 languages, around the clock.
Which languages does the AI receptionist speak?+
Alveni's AI receptionist automatically detects the caller's language and answers in over 30 languages — including regional dialects. International guests are looked after in their mother tongue, without extra staff.
Is an AI receptionist GDPR-compliant?+
Yes. Alveni processes all data on European servers, encrypts it in transit and meets the requirements of the GDPR and the EU AI Act. Hotels keep full control over their guests' conversation data — and as a Swiss company, Alveni Ltd. also meets the stricter Swiss nDSG by default.
How quickly can an AI receptionist go live?+
Alveni's AI receptionist is typically ready within seven days — including individual configuration, the knowledge base and the connection to your PMS. No months-long implementation project required.

Your AI receptionist — live in 7 days

See in a free demo how Alveni answers calls for your hotel — naturally, multilingually and around the clock.