Frau sitzt an einem Tisch und bedient ein Tablet, umgeben von Chatnachrichten: Thomas Wegner fragt nach späterem Check-out, die Rezeption bestätigt spätet Check-out bis 13 Uhr, Thomas bedankt sich für den Service.
luca Inbox

Digital guest communication for your hotel

Streamlined communication, easy upselling, and all your messages in one place. Powered by AI.

Effective hotel guest communication means being accessible without overwhelming your front desk.

With luca Chat, your guests can reach you via WhatsApp or email—the channels they already use. The AI answers recurring questions instantly, and for everything else, the system creates a task for your team. All messages are consolidated in the luca Inbox, leaving you more time for requests that truly require personal service.

Your benefits at a glance

Direct line
Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
One inbox for everything
Emails, WhatsApp messages, and chatbot conversations in one view
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
Front desk relief
AI automatically answers repetitive questions
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
Automated tasks
Turn guest requests into tasks for your team
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
Multilingual
Response options in your guests' language
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email
  • Connect with your guests via WhatsApp or email

Provide real-time updates

Changed restaurant opening hours or a severe weather warning for the region reach your guests immediately via short, direct messages.
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Chat conversation on October 2, 2026, showing a bot informing that a restaurant will open at 7:30 pm due to a private event, with the bar open from 5:00 pm. Marco Bianchi (Room 402) asks for a table for two at 7:30 pm, and an operator named Anja M. confirms the reservation.

Answer inquiries automatically

The AI answers frequently asked questions itself. For requests like fresh towels, it creates tasks. Your team takes care of the rest – personally and within the same chat.
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Chat conversation dated 2. Oktober 2026, where Julia Brandt from Room 118 asks a bot about breakfast serving times and requests two fresh towels. The bot replies that breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30 am in the conservatory, until 11:00 am on weekends, and confirms the towel request was passed to housekeeping. Later, Housekeeping Sven informs Julia that her towels are outside her door and wishes her a lovely evening.

Send daily offers

Does the restaurant have tables available? Is the spa offering a daily special? Tell your guests – and turn communication into revenue.
Chat-Nachricht vom 2. Oktober 2026 von einem Bot mit dem Angebot, einen Tisch im Restaurant zu reservieren: "Es sind noch Tische verfügbar. Unser Küchenchef serviert ein 4-Gänge-Herbstmenü für 59 € pro Person. Möchten Sie, dass wir für Sie einen Tisch reservieren?"

Do you have a question?

What is digital guest communication in hotels?

Digital guest communication means your hotel interacts with guests via digital channels like WhatsApp, email, or an AI chatbot, rather than just by phone or in person at the reception. This allows guests to reach you in the way they are used to, while your team can handle inquiries efficiently and in one place.

What is the luca Inbox?

The luca Inbox is the multichannel communication hub in luca Locations. All written messages with your guests land in one view: emails, WhatsApp check-in reminders, and conversations with the AI chatbot.

Which channels are consolidated in the luca Inbox?

Emails, WhatsApp messages like check-in reminders, and all interactions with the luca AI chatbot. Your team sees a guest's entire history in one place.

Can my team respond directly from the Inbox?

Yes. Your team can respond directly from the luca Inbox without switching to another tool. This ensures no message is missed, and every response builds on the previous conversation history.

How does an AI chatbot relieve the reception team?

The AI automatically answers recurring questions, such as those regarding check-in times, parking, or opening hours. If a request requires your team—for example, fresh towels—the system automatically creates a task. This gives your reception team more time for personal service.

How does digital guest communication increase revenue?

Reach your guests directly on their smartphones during their stay. This allows you to offer available restaurant tables, spa services, or other extras in a targeted and timely manner. Communication turns into additional revenue.

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