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NightOwl Hotel Group — Budget hotel chain, 12 properties

AI deployment blueprint for Budget hotel chain, 12 properties. Automates hotel ops using Google Sheets, Slack, Twilio, Claude.

3 agents3 integrations35h freed/week2-3 weeks after first agent deployment7h setupSimple

AI Readiness Score

67/100
WALK
data maturity55

Some data in Google Sheets but inconsistent structure across properties, paper records need digitization

team capacity65

Team already uses Claude and basic tools, hotel staff generally adapt well to operational improvements

budget alignment80

Budget range appropriate for hotel operations automation, strong ROI potential from efficiency gains

automation readiness75

Clear repetitive processes in housekeeping and maintenance that follow predictable patterns

timeline feasibility70

3-6 months realistic for phased rollout, allows for testing at pilot property first

integration complexity60

Google Sheets as main data store simplifies integration, but paper-based maintenance tracking needs digitization

How This System Works

Architecture

Three specialized agents work together to digitize and optimize core hotel operations. Google Sheets serves as the central data hub, with Slack providing real-time communication and Twilio enabling mobile maintenance reporting.

Data Flow

Room status changes trigger housekeeping assignments via Slack. Maintenance requests flow from Slack/SMS into Google Sheets for tracking. Guest reviews are processed for consistent response generation. All agents update central tracking sheets for management visibility.

Implementation Phases

1
Foundation Setup1 week

Standardize Google Sheets templates across all properties, set up Slack channels

2
Core Operations4 weeks

Deploy primary operational agents at 2-3 pilot properties

HousekeepingDispatcherMaintenanceTracker
3
Guest Experience2 weeks

Add review management and roll out to all properties

ReviewResponseManager

Prerequisites

  • -Reliable internet at all properties
  • -Staff smartphone/computer access
  • -Management buy-in for digital workflows

Assumptions

  • -Current Google Sheets usage can be standardized
  • -Staff will adapt to Slack-based communications
  • -Property managers available for review approval workflow

Recommended Agents (3)

How It Works

  1. 1
    Monitor room status updates

    Watch for checkout, maintenance complete, or status changes

    Google Sheets
  2. 2
    Analyze housekeeper availability

    Check current assignments, shift schedules, and workload

    Google Sheets
  3. 3
    Calculate optimal assignments

    Consider room priority, proximity, and staff efficiency

    Claude
  4. 4
    Send assignments via Slack

    Direct message to assigned housekeeper with room details and priority

    Slack

Data Flow

Inputs
  • Google SheetsRoom numbers, checkout times, guest status, maintenance flags(room_status)
  • Google SheetsHousekeeper availability, current assignments, shift times(staff_schedule)
Outputs
  • SlackDirect assignment notifications to housekeeping staff(message)
  • Google SheetsRecord of all assignments and completion times(assignment_log)

Prerequisites

  • -Standardized room status tracking sheet
  • -Housekeeper Slack accounts

Error Handling

warning
No available housekeepers

Escalate to housekeeping supervisor via Slack

critical
Google Sheets unavailable

Use last known status and manual override

Integrations

SourceTargetData FlowMethodComplexity
Google SheetsSlackRoom status updates trigger housekeeping assignmentsapimoderate
SlackGoogle SheetsMaintenance requests logged to tracking sheetwebhooksimple
TwilioGoogle SheetsSMS maintenance requests loggedwebhooksimple

Schedule

*/15 * * * *
HousekeepingDispatcherCheck for room status changes every 15 minutes
0 8,14,18 * * *
MaintenanceTrackerSend status updates to management 3 times daily
0 9 * * *
ReviewResponseManagerProcess overnight reviews each morning

Recommended Models

TaskRecommendedAlternativesEst. CostWhy
Housekeeping optimizationClaude Sonnet 3.5
GPT-4
$30/monthGood at structured reasoning for scheduling and assignment logic
Maintenance request parsingClaude Haiku
GPT-3.5
$15/monthFast processing for simple text classification and extraction
Review response generationClaude Sonnet 3.5
GPT-4
$25/monthBetter at maintaining consistent brand voice and hospitality tone

Impact

What Changes

Before
Manual housekeeping assignments via phone calls and clipboards
After
Automatic Slack notifications with optimized room assignments
Before
Paper maintenance requests often lost or delayed
After
Digital tracking with automatic status updates and escalation
Before
Inconsistent review responses across 12 properties
After
Brand-consistent responses generated within hours of review posting
Capacity Unlocked
Housekeeping supervisors can focus on quality control rather than scheduling, maintenance issues get tracked and resolved faster, consistent guest communication improves brand reputation
Time to First Impact
2-3 weeks after first agent deployment

Quality Gains

  • Faster room turnover between guests
  • Reduced maintenance backlog and guest complaints
  • Consistent brand voice in all guest communications
35h freed up/week$180/mo estimated cost

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