Published
Oct 2, 2025
The Secret Weapon Boutique Hotels Use to Wow Guests (And It Fits in Their Pocket)
A white-label concierge app for boutique hotels and B&Bs that delivers each guest a personalized digital experience: custom itineraries, local recommendations, and in-room service requests, all from their phone.
Designed for
iOS
App name:
Guestly
Time to MVP:
45
days
Difficulty level
Easy
(solo founder)
Age range: 28–60
Demographics: Travelers staying in boutique hotels, B&Bs, and unique accommodations (urban explorers, weekend travelers, digital nomads, couples, small families)
Interests: Personalized travel, local culture, curated itineraries, seamless digital experiences, premium hospitality
Targeted user group
guestlyapp.com
Available domain
Checking into a boutique hotel is supposed to feel special but too often, guests are handed a generic flyer with “Top 10 Attractions” or told to “just call reception.” That magic of personalization gets lost. This app transforms that experience into something unforgettable. The moment you check in, you’re greeted by a personalized digital concierge in your pocket. It curates a unique itinerary based on your interests (romantic dinners, family activities, hidden local gems), offers insider recommendations from the hotel staff, and lets you order services from room cleaning to a bottle of wine without making a call. It feels like having a local guide, personal assistant, and hotel concierge all bundled into one sleek, branded app that makes boutique hotels shine.
“boutique hotel guest experience app”
“digital concierge for B&B”
“how to personalize hotel stays with tech”
“guest itinerary app boutique hotels”
“hotel app for local recommendations”
“best app for B&B service requests”
“mobile concierge solution iOS”
“personalized guest experience platform”
“travel app for boutique hotels”
“guest services app hospitality industry”
Long-tail keyword ideas
LinkedIn & hospitality forums → Target boutique hotel owners and managers
Reddit → r/travelhacks, r/hospitality, r/Entrepreneur
SEO → Content on “how to improve guest experience with apps”
Industry events / B2B outreach → Boutique & independent hotel associations
TikTok / Instagram → Guest-facing showcase of “your personalized concierge in a pocket”
Marketing channels
Tech stack
Frontend: SwiftUI (iOS 17+)
Backend: Yes → Supabase (real-time requests, user profiles, hotel data)
Paywall provider: RevenueCat
Push notifications: OneSignal or native APNs
Other tools: Stripe for billing (hotel subscriptions), Figma for hotel-branded UI customization
Monetization
B2B SaaS subscription model
Hotels pay per room/month (e.g., $2–$4/room/month, minimum $49/month)
Premium tier unlocks advanced personalization, multilingual support, and upsell modules (spa, tours, food delivery integration)
Optional: Commission from upsold services (local tours, restaurants, add-ons)
In Case You Missed It (Trend Roundup)
Rise of boutique & experiential travel
Guests expect personalization & mobile-first service
Contactless hospitality solutions booming post-pandemic
Airbnb sets expectation for local tips → hotels need to keep up
Reader Takeaway
The best way for boutique hotels to stand out isn’t bigger rooms or louder marketing, it’s delivering unforgettable personalization. And this app makes it scalable.
