Re: innkeeping: Guest Registers

["Peggy Volland" <OldeStonehouse@centuryinter.net>]

We do both, have a check in slip that is filled out and filed, and a guest
register that they can sign (or not) as they choose.  I also use a 
looseleaf
notebook and designed the pages on the computer, leaving a lot of room for
comments.  In addition, we have room diaries in all rooms.
-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Muro <muro@lightspeed.net>
To: innkeeping@innsite.com <innkeeping@innsite.com>
Date: Monday, June 01, 1998 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: innkeeping: Guest Registers


>ParishInn@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have an historic inn as well, and changed to a looseleaf notebook type.
>> The
>> note book has a clear cover  pocket, and  I have inserted a collage of
>> pretty
>> pictures, postcards and seasonal items.  I used my computer to design a
>> sign-
>> in page that never runs out...just keep making copies.  The type and the
>> paper
>> can also have a customized vintage look.  The note book also has an
inside
>> pocket where I keep a pen and some brochures of local interest..walking
>> tour,
>> restaurant, etc.  When the page is full, I place in the rear, and invite
>> the
>> guests to browse through it to see where former guests were from.  They
>> always
>> enjoy doing that.
>>
>> Before this, I used guest registers from bridal departments, and was able
>> to
>> find appropriate designs.  Then I saved them by the year...
>>
>> Hope this gives you some alternative ideas...
>>
>> Chris Mason
>>
>> Parish House Inn
>> Ypsilanti, MI
>
>When I noticed that my single corporate women guests looked concerned
>about writing their names and addresses in my lovely guest register book
>that stayed on the desk in the parlor, I realized that their was a
>concern about their security, if not in fact, in feeling, and so I
>changed to a registration slip that I remove and file after they check
>in.  I can get a lot more information this way, such as phone numbers,
>fax numbers, e-mail and such.  Seems to be working out.  Anyone else
>have other suggestions?  Diane, Ben Maddox House, Visalia, Ca.
>

>





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