How to Create a Modern Welcome Book for Your Hotel (Template + Examples)
How to Create a Modern Hotel Welcome Book (Template + Examples)
The welcome book is often the first point of contact between a guest and your property. Yet in many hotels, it remains an outdated paper document — rarely consulted, difficult to update, and no longer aligned with modern traveler expectations.
Today, an effective welcome book must be digital, clear, interactive, and accessible from any device.
This guide shows you how to create a modern, professional, and truly useful welcome book for your guests — including a ready-to-use template and practical examples.
🌍 Why Modernize Your Hotel Welcome Book?
Today’s travelers expect:
- immediate information without having to call reception
- clear answers to common questions
- services accessible from their smartphone
- a smooth, frictionless experience
A modern welcome book helps you:
- reduce calls to reception
- improve guest satisfaction
- increase upsell revenue (room service, spa, activities…)
- save staff time
- deliver a consistent and professional guest experience
📱 Paper Welcome Book vs Digital Welcome Book
| Criterion | Welcome Book | Digital Welcome Book |
|---|---|---|
| Update | Slow, costly | Instantaneous |
| Accessibility | Available only in rooms | Accessible everywhere, before and during your stay |
| Interactivity | None | Links, maps, forms, reservations |
| Hygiene | Handled by everyone | Contactless |
| Traduction | Complexe | Automatic |
| Customer experience | Limited | Modern and seamless |
A digital welcome book is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s an expected standard.
Create a QR code for your hotel
🧩 Essential Sections of a Modern Welcome Book
1. Essential Information
- Check-in and check-out times
- Wi-Fi access
- Reception contact number
- Property map
2. Hotel Services
- Room service
- Spa / wellness
- Gym
- Laundry
- Parking
Each service should be clearly structured and easy to access.
3. Local Recommendations
- Partner restaurants
- Nearby activities
- Transportation options
- Points of interest
Guests love curated local recommendations.
4. Policies & Practical Information
- Smoking policy
- Pets policy
- Safety information
- Emergency procedures
5. FAQ
- How do I adjust the air conditioning?
- How can I order a taxi?
- How do I connect to Wi-Fi?
- How do I contact reception?
A well-structured FAQ can reduce reception calls by up to 40%.
🧪 Modern Welcome Booklet Template (Ready-to-Use Structure)
You can structure your digital welcome booklet around the essential core sections.
Start with a welcome page that includes a message from the hotel manager and a brief presentation of the property.
Then add a section dedicated to practical information such as Wi-Fi access, opening hours, and contact details.
Include a dedicated space for in-room information covering key elements like air conditioning, the safe, television, or room service.
Integrate hotel services such as breakfast, spa, fitness room, or parking.
Also include a section focused on exploring the area, with recommendations for restaurants, activities, and transportation options.
Finally, conclude with property rules, safety information, and an FAQ section to address the most frequently asked guest questions.
🧭 Concrete Examples of Modern Sections
Example: Wi-Fi Access
> Network name: Hotel-Guest
> Password: 2026welcome
> Unlimited connection available throughout the property.
Example: Breakfast
> Hours: 6:30 AM → 10:30 AM
> Location: Restaurant, ground floor
> Options: Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
Example: Local Recommendations
> Restaurant Le Comptoir
> Modern French cuisine, 5-minute walk
> 10% discount for hotel guests
> [View the menu]
🧠 Mistakes to Avoid
- Too much information → guests stop reading
- An untranslated booklet → immediate frustration
- A PDF → heavy, non-responsive, quickly outdated
- A QR code linking to an outdated document
- A design inconsistent with the hotel’s brand image
A welcome booklet should be dynamic, regularly updated, and designed with a mobile-first approach.
🚀 How to Create a Modern Welcome Booklet in 10 Minutes with Onboard-Guest
Onboard-Guest allows you to:
- Create a digital welcome booklet in just a few minutes
- Update it instantly at any time
- Translate it automatically
- Make it accessible via a unique QR code
- Add interactive services (bookings, requests, messages)
- Track guest interactions
It’s the simplest and most modern way to digitize your guest experience.
Switch to a Modern Welcome Booklet Today
> Transform your welcome booklet into a modern, clear, and efficient digital experience.
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