The Regent sets a new standard for tech-powered aparthotels using Mews
Flexibility, convenience and comfort – this UK aparthotel succeeds in providing remarkable guest experiences thanks to automation.
Flexibility, convenience and comfort – this UK aparthotel succeeds in providing remarkable guest experiences thanks to automation.
Occupancy rose by
26%
(Jan-Apr 2024 vs 2023)
RevPAR rose by
21%
(Jan-Apr 2024 vs 2023)
100%
automated payments
The Regent is an aparthotel in Cambridge operated by The Citystay Group, offering studio apartments and classic hotel-style rooms. Combining the comfort of home with the hospitality of a hotel, The Regent’s central location makes it ideal for corporate stays and group accommodation. Their ambitious team is innovating the typical aparthotel concept by creating multiple product verticals – hotel, extended stay, meetings and events – all with the support of a flexible PMS.
"Payment automation means that most of the admin work is done automatically. With Mews Kiosk and self check-ins, we can focus on delivering a great guest experience while the work does itself."
Challenge
For aparthotels, self-service functionalities are paramount. The Regent wanted to enhance efficiency, streamline operations and provide seamless guest experiences through automation.
Solution
Automated payments lead to a seamless experience – it’s easy for guests to pay and staff to process payments. Every transaction at The Regent is enacted with a high level of security thanks to Mews Payments. Tokenization and end-to-end encryption ensure no sensitive data sits with Mews, minimizing the risk of staff mistakes. Automated e-mails are another time-saving area for the Regent team. Personalized messages sent through Mews provide timely information, making guests feel valued and informed throughout their stay.
Result
Challenge
How can new staff members start using complex systems like a PMS as quickly as possible without demanding too much time and attention from busy colleagues?
Solution
Mews University ensures a smooth onboarding for all new team members at the Regent, regardless of their previous experience in hospitality. Role-based learning paths guide staff through the relevant areas of Mews Hospitality Cloud without supervision, while instructive video tutorials and certification ensure every new starter can use the platform confidently. Finally, weekly live webinars allow team members to receive direct training from Mews experts whenever needed.
Result
Challenge
Most PMS software is configured solely by the onboarder. It makes any future adjustments complex and time-consuming, leading to frustration and operational lags.
Solution
The Regent team configured Mews themselves with the help of the Mews onboarder. Knowing how the software works makes it much easier to reconfigure software down the line if needed. The team finds the Help and Search functionality extremely helpful, citing how easy it is to find solutions. Unlike most built-in search software, Mews immediately finds a help guide for every part of the software, including background configuration. Another bonus is that data from Mews can be easily imported into programs like Power BI without any reformatting.
Result
Revinate
Xero
1/3
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