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Pre-check-in 12 Sep 2026 6 min read

Pre-check-in should move paperwork away from the reception desk

Collect guest details, arrival information and optional identity/selfie uploads before arrival using a one-time secure link.

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Pre-check-in should move paperwork away from the reception desk
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Pre-check-in is useful when the hotel wants to capture guest information before the guest reaches the desk. The objective is not to create another complicated journey; it is to move repetitive data entry earlier.

Use a one-time link

SmartVisit’s pre-check-in flow uses a single-use token. The guest can provide name, mobile, email, ID details, address, country, pax and arrival date before reaching reception.

Optional document and selfie upload

The form can accept an optional selfie or ID image with validation and private storage rules. A successful request then becomes a pending booking record for the selected arrival date.

Why this helps reception

By the time the guest arrives, the front desk can work from a prepared record instead of starting the entire registration process from zero.

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