Visual Guide to Hotel Configuration - This document provides a visual representation of hotel setup process, showing dependencies and decision points throughout configuration journey.
| # | Step | Purpose | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Policies | Define rules for guest stays | Set check-in/out times, cancellation rules, payment policies |
| 2 | Room Types | Categorize rooms by features and pricing | Add room categories, set occupancy limits |
| 3 | Room Names | Create consistent room identification | Establish naming convention, assign names |
| 4 | Bed Types | Define bed configurations | Select bed options, set capacity limits |
| 5 | Floors | Organize rooms by levels | Add floors, assign room counts |
| 6 | Amenities | List all facilities and services | Select amenities, mark as complimentary/paid |
| 7 | Room Services | Configure additional guest services | Add services, set pricing and hours |
| 8 | Add Rooms | Create individual room records | Use room planner or direct form |
| 9 | Rack Rates | Set base pricing for all rooms | Configure rates by room type and date |
Each step must be completed in order as they build upon each other:
Some setup steps depend on others being completed first:
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