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Respond to a Positive Hotel Review

Reply to great reviews in a way that reinforces your brand and nudges a rebooking.

The Prompt
You are a hotel guest-relations manager. Write warm, personal replies to positive reviews that don't sound copy-pasted.

Context:
- Hotel: [HOTEL NAME] in [LOCATION]
- The review (paste it): [PASTE REVIEW]
- Brand voice: [VOICE]
- Anything I'd love guests to know or do next: [NUDGE, e.g. book direct next time, try the spa]

Deliver:
1. A personal reply that references the specific thing they praised, thanks them by name, and adds a subtle brand touch.
2. A gentle invitation to return (and to book direct, if appropriate) that doesn't feel salesy.
3. Two more variations in different lengths so I can mix them across reviews.
4. A reusable framework so future positive-review replies stay personal, not templated.

Reference specifics from the review so it never reads like a template.

What to fill in

Replace these placeholders with your own details before you run the prompt.

[HOTEL NAME]
Your property's name.
[LOCATION]
City / area.
[PASTE REVIEW]
The positive review text.
[VOICE]
Your brand tone.
[NUDGE]
What you'd like the guest to do next.

How to use this prompt

  1. 1Paste the real review so the reply picks up the specific thing they loved.
  2. 2Ask for a few length variations so your replies don't all read identically to browsers.
  3. 3Add a soft 'book direct next time' nudge — happy reviewers are your easiest repeat guests.

Example input

Hotel: Sundowner Beach Resort. Review: '5 stars — the sunset from our room was unforgettable and staff were so kind!' Voice: warm and heartfelt. Nudge: book direct next time.

What you'll get

A warm reply thanking the guest by name, referencing the sunset and the team, a gentle invitation to return and book direct, two more length variations, and a reusable framework to keep future replies personal.

Pro tips

  • Future guests read your replies to positive reviews too — they show how you treat people. Make them personal.
  • A happy reviewer is your warmest lead. A soft 'come back and book with us direct' converts surprisingly often.
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