Very pleased, it is a valuable asset to any small hotel especially when managed remotely by a small team. It helps maintain personal connection in a time when that is becoming increasingly challenging.

As a boutique hotel with a very small staff and unconventional operations, Whistle has made communication between myself, my staff and our guests much more efficient. As an adaptation to Covid-19, we have modified our property to run with a contactless, self check-in model and Whistle automatically provides our guests with the information they need immediately and improves the guest's overall experience. As it is 100% my responsibility to ensure the guests questions and issues are addressed promptly, at all times of the day, it is a relief to know I have this tool as support.

The only issue I have encountered is that if one of my staff members (typically housekeeping) opens a message from a guest, it no longer shows as unread on my platform. There have been several occasions where I have missed an important notification because it was already read and not translated to me by my team as typically this happens on their day off or with something that is not their responsibility to attend to. It could be improved with improved communication between myself and my staff but it would be nice to know that messages with only show as READ as I myself have read them, regardless of if my staff has opened them on their device.

Our overall experience with Whistle is we will never live without it. I highly recommend anyone in the Resort/Hotel service business to get hooked up with the software. It will make your life so much easier!

Whistle software has greatly enhanced communication throughout our Resorts. Both with internal customers & staff but also with all of our guests. Guests just LOVE the ability to text our front desk and our front desk staff LOVE the ability to get information out to all guests or just some guests instantly. This communication has increased our boat rentals, length of stays and even our concierge services. I would not run a Resort without Whistle!

I cannot say there is anything I dislike about the software. However, it could do more tasks within the software, and we have spoken with the company about the possibility for them to adapt the software to our needs. This is not a Con, as what the software was built to do, it does very well. We have simply asked them if they can make it do more to fit a need in our Organization, and they have responded, which is really a Pro!

It's ok.

When guests opt-in after being told about the system is works very well.

Not all messages require a response and the 5-minute alert that a message hasn't been responded to is annoying. This has been mentioned to the company on more than one occasion.

It's brought us forward in the ways we relay information and has allowed guests to ask questions prior to arrival so we can make sure we're all on the same page.

I think whistle has significantly improved our communications with guests.

1.) Super annoying that a name I type doesn't delete after messaging that person. I have to backspace to look up next guest. At least put an "x" at the end of the bar to make it easier to clear. 2.) Also, please stop censoring names like "Dick". I was extremely embarrassed when I typed "Hi Helen & Dick..." and it changed his name. We are grown adults, we do not need to censor anything. I typed "you can sneak in and steal some cookies" and it censored "steal"?! 3.) Lastly, when I message a guest, it doesn't show up in the current messages that are open until the guest messages back. It is inconvenient, as I'd like to know by looking at one place all 8 of my check ins for the day were messaged. 4.)It appears photos can be part of a template of text but it doesn't work that way, I end up needing to send another text with the photo which is annoying because we use our phones and photos can't be labeled. So when sending floor plans, I need to squint to make sure I have the right one and I'd rather just have it go with the text in the template. 5.) Once a message from a guest comes in and it's escalated, if you go in to acknowledge the message, you have to take a 2nd step to click on and off of it in the other tab. And it still continues to whistle on other devices like my computer or my husbands phone, ipad etc. 6.)it's really annoying that I can't send our guidebook with the short identifiable name, Whistle rebrands that link and customers are afraid to click thinking its spam

Overall the experience with Whistle has been great. The response time for our guest services is near-instantaneous as we can now respond to requests or questions while working on something else.

The best part of the Whistle software is its approachability. By utilizing the texting app on a guest's phone, our guest services become just like they are texting a friend. It is great to see guests progress during their stay from short, sometime pointed communication, to adding emojis!

At first, the dashboard was a bit cluttered and therefore there was a bit of a learning curve. Navigation became easier after some use. However, I do wish there was more definition or contrast in the dashboard. This would greatly improve "quick-glance" reference as often front desk staff is multi-tasking.

Guests like the ease during their stay. Prior to arrival, they MUCH prefer a text to a phone call--our calls are seldom answered, but the texts almost always are. The first day we used it we tried to run a charge that had an outdated credit card date. We called the guest--no response. We tried Whistle (then a new tool) and the guest called us back 30 seconds later. We knew then it was a winner.

When we reopened last year, we put a lot of processes in place to keep our guests and our team safe. Unfortunately, many of these changes meant less interactions with our guests. Whistle lets us interact in a safe way--while actually offer BETTER service. Guests frequently mention how easy we are to reach, and how quickly we respond to requests.

It is frustrating that hitting the 'return' button automatically sends your comment to the guest, even though there is a 'send' button at the bottom. When responding to a complaint, the text is typically longer and I'd like to break it up by a space (but not break it up so much that the guest thinks that sentence is my only response). Also, it seems like when I click on a guest name, the page 'hiccups' and I get the guest below the one I've clicked on. I've learned to be careful and check the name before I send the message.

It's been a pleasure, to say the least. There are a few key members of their operation that differentiate it from the rest. Quick action and tickets around for a day or two rather than 3 weeks is something that I can't speak enough about.

The features and integration is something you can only find in the much more expensive products. If you have a custom application, this is your solution. The API is flexible and with a team behind it who actively searches and destroys bugs for breakfast. The automation feature has increased our ROI substantially, and adding custom fields with the API makes even transactional SMS/Whatsapp messages possible.

There is a learning curve, but I don't think there is a way around that. It's come a long way in the last two years, and I wouldn't say it was too hard to catch on.

Overall, this is a great way to keep in touch with our guests staying at the hotel and for them to communicate with us, it makes everything much more easier and convenient for both staff & guests to communicate without having to come to the front desk. A welcome text is sent out for the arrivals on the day of, a mid-stay text is sent and when guest is leaving they get a departure text as well. Very well done system.

I like that I'm able to communicate with guests so simply & guests are able to communicate any problems, concerns and feedback without leaving their room, just a text away. Especially now during this whole pandemic, it makes both the guest and the staff feel more comfortable when they do not need to come down to make a request, complaint or have a concern. I like that you're able to set up and customize the texts that are sent out to the guests - makes it more personal.

Before the updated whistle, I did not like that you could not organize the requests from guests to know what is done/ taken care of and still needs a follow up. Since the update they have listened to suggestions and improved incredibly. Makes everything so organized.

My overall experience with Whistle is a 10/10. I would definitely recommend it to any business looking for texting software to use within their employees or to reach out to clients.

I love everything about this software. I wouldn't say there is a negative side when using. Working with a lodging company and be able to communicate with our guests, owners, and vendors makes everything so much easier. Not many people like to pick up the phone and call to ask a simple question. This helps a lot with fewer incoming calls coming in when we are busy. You can also set up templates for questions that get asked often which is really nice to have.

Nothing at all. Everything is easy to navigate.

Very easy set up, good directions and very quick response from customer service (although you have to text and wait for a reply). I am very happy.

This is a great product, even for a small Inn like mine. It is the only method of communication that gets an immediate response and makes guests feel like they have a positive relationship with us before they even arrive. I purchased this to be able to easily confirm arrival times and eating restrictions for guests without having to spend hours on the phone, particularly since nobody wants to answer potential robo/sales calls. I had no idea that guests would also use it to ask questions and let me know about any concerns or issues that they have, so that I can address them immediately. It is also nice because I can respond to the texts on my computer or phone easily and don't have to step out to take a call.

It is taking me a while to learn about all of the features, but this is no different than other software.

Check ins are easier. Resolving guest concerns are easier. We love this product. I guess the only downside is that we are so accessible to our guests!! But they even have answers for that you can program in if it is a problem.

With the advent of COVID, we now have access to each guest who comes to our property. We check them in online, answer questions, remind them of dinner and massage appointments, check with them about concerns. They don't need to put on a mask and come find someone. The guests love it and we love it!

When we started it was a difficult to get responses from management when we had questions. But we have learned there are tutorials and it is pretty self taught. Don't expect any hand holding.

Nothing but a positive experience. We communicate regularly and automatically with our guests. In fact we continuously receive feedback that we are 'great communicators regarding the experience to expect at your property".

Personally, this product is a lifesaver for us! Set up was quick and easy and we've had virtually no downtime. My customers are big "texters", so this has worked out great. I love the fact that we have set up automated texting for important information that needs to get to our guests on a regular basis and it saves me an immense amount of time instead of manually sending the same text over and over.

I honestly can't think of anything that has caused us any aggravation.

Great relationship with Front Desk Rep and guest. In messaging they will let you know what additional items they will need in there room, what time they will be arriving , if they need to extend or change their reservation. Overall just a Great Tool for communicating with our Guest.

Very easy to use , the Guest Love it and Great communication tool.

Nothing as of now. I have no complaints.

Whistle allows us to not only send messages to our guests at reservation, during their stay, and at check out but also allows them to contact the desk with any special requests or needs through their stay and after.

I love the ease in communicating with our guests in an efficient and continuous manner!

The only Con I have to the software is that the program occasionally needs to be logged out and logged back in after it has sat idle for too long

It has been very useful, great way to communicate

It is a great way to communicate with the guests. Give them updates, and there is multiple categories for guest information.

I do not have any dislikes at this moment

We were emailing people and as many as half never checked or responded to our messages. I run a hotel and now guests are texting that they want early check in or that they are 20 minutes out. Before Whistle, we often had no warning and would scramble to shift reservations around to accomodate them. Now, we have time to accomdate most of them seemlessly. It has been a big help in guest satisfaction.

It allows us to communicate with guests by text message and have anyone respond back because our "phone number" is actually the Whistle Website. We have several prepared templates that allow us to message or respond to multiple guests quickly. Whistle has an escalatipn system which alerts us if a message received is not responded to quickly so we are prompt with responses for the guests. It also merges with our property management system!

While Whistle is pretty esay to use, I wish that they could streamline the initial communication system a little. It's okay, but I believe it could be easier.

Whistle has changed the way we do business, creates more time for our team to take care of guests, and improves guest communication.

We love the automation with our POS.

Cost to use higher grade features.

My overall experience with Whistle is great.

What I really like most about the software is I get to communicate with the guest.

What I do not like about the software is the way we have to email the guest at check in.

Excellent way to use technology to provide safe and prompt customer service.

Allows the Inn's front desk to "travel virtually" in each staff member's pocket. Whistle's texting communication actually enhanced guest satisfaction by providing them a convenient method to feel connected on their own terms without being face to face with staff. Integration with "Think", our property management system works well.

A minor challenge was remembering to switch from "on duty" to "off duty." Occasionally guest texting would occur after working hours which was from the guest's viewpoint provides a high level of a customer service. Solution is self training to remember to switch to "off duty" and thus provide an uninterrupted break from work activities.

Easy communications with guests when no carrier violations take place

Ease of use and productivity targets enabled

The constant carrier violation issues - Frankly it defeats the purpose of the product. Whistle needs to resolve this and users should not be paying for this resolution. It is part of the brand promise

Outstanding tool. Easy to use.

It is such a great tool to stay in contact with our guests. Easy to use.

Wish it would be easier to create new templates. I have had a few issues, and was not able to be helped or follow up. For some reason I can not even find out how to create or change the templates we use.

Every business should use Whistle!

I really enjoy being able to contact our guests via text, without having to use a cellphone.

I don't like that the guests do not receive the messages that we sent to them after they say yes. For example I ask them if they would like to make a dinner reservation. First they have to say yes to get the texts but I think that the message that was sent does not go thru after they say yes. I am not sure if that is true or not.

We got Whistle at EXACTLY the right time because our entire phone system got knocked out by a power surge and we didn't have an in-room phone system. I love this platform!!

Guests love this feature! It is so easy for them to communicate with the Front Desk. We even had someone book another stay through Whistle after the checked out. I like that we can customize a pre-arrival, room quality check, and departure text.

One downside is that you have to press 'shift + enter' if you want a new line in the message. Hitting enter automatically sends the message, which caused a lot of guests to get "Good evening - Guest Services" texts when we first started using the platform. I have also noticed that sometimes a message gets sent to multiple guests, when it is intended for only 1 person, which can be inconvenient.

Obtaining guest info prior to arrival and giving information and responding to requests.

The text messaging option is helpful for responding to guest requests.

Auto reply needs some adjusting to answer questions more accurately.