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Wake-up Calls
Hotel guests schedule their own wake-up calls by dialing a number and
answering a series of prompts by pressing the appropriate touch tone digits
on their telephone keypad. The system places a wake-up call at the scheduled
hour. If the call is not answered, or the line is busy, the system waits
a programmed interval of time and places the call again.
Concierge
A hotel can use a Computer Telephony system in place of a concierge, or
as a backup when the concierge is not on duty. Guests call a special hotel
extension and hear a menu of options such as local restaurants, entertainment,
or hotel services. Other menus narrow the choices by prompting them to
enter, for example, the type of food they would like. The system is designed
to place calls automatically once a selection is made.
Voice Mail
Hotel guests are assigned voice mailbox numbers and passwords for the
duration of their stay, or as a special courtesy to business travelers,
for several days after their departure. Guests can call into the system
from their hotel room or from a pay telephone to record or retrieve a
message at any time. Message waiting lights alert guests to stored messages.
Reservations
The process of reserving a hotel room and ordering other hotel related
services (transportation, meals, etc.) can be automated by a Computer
Telephony system. Callers are prompted to enter the city they wish to
visit in order to hear a list of local hotels. Once a hotel is selected,
current rates are provided, and reservations are taken. A confirmation
number is provided automatically. The system can transfer callers to a
live operator if they have any questions or problems that cannot be resolved.
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