Telephone is answered within three rings.
Efficiency
Mr. CReservations / Front Office · Pre-Arrival
Phone, email, and digital booking interactions before the guest arrives — the first proof of luxury.
Department assessment
10 questions · pass ≥ 90% (Five-Star bar · need 9 correct)Tip: filter to high-impact or fails first for faster coaching walks.
Reservation calls, informational calls before/after online booking.
12 standards shown
Telephone is answered within three rings.
Efficiency
Greeting is warm, professional, and includes property identification.
Courtesy & Manners
Staff uses the guest's name naturally when known.
Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Personalized Service
Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks.
Courtesy & Manners
Staff can readily describe guest room physical elements (view, bed, amenities).
Guest Comfort & Convenience
Mr C note: Reference Grove suites, Italian design details, and bay/city outlook options.
Staff describes hotel facilities and procedures with clarity.
Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge
Agent offers personalized recommendations suited to the guest's purpose of stay.
Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Personalized Service
Mr C note: Highlight dining, spa/wellness, Coconut Grove walks, and Vizcaya/Biscayne experiences.
Rate, inclusions, and cancellation terms are explained accurately.
Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge
Special requests are acknowledged and noted for pre-arrival activation.
Guest Comfort & Convenience
Confirmation is sent promptly with accurate booking details.
Efficiency
Hold times never exceed 30 seconds without a courtesy check-back.
Efficiency
Staff never overpromises amenities or views that cannot be guaranteed.
Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge
Proactive communication that activates preferences before check-in.
6 standards shown
Pre-arrival communication is personalized (preferences, ETA, occasion).
Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Personalized Service
Staff responds to or confirms pre-arrival requests within 24 hours.
Efficiency
Dietary, accessibility, and celebration details are captured and shared across departments.
Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge
Transportation arrangements are confirmed when requested.
Guest Comfort & Convenience
Paper usage is minimized; digital confirmations are clean and complete.
Wellness
Upsells or packages are suggested only when they clearly enhance the guest's stated purpose.
Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Personalized Service