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Success Story

The Brownwood Hotel & Spa: 10 Times More Guest Engagement in 90 Days

10 x
More guest engagement with SuitePad
5280 $
Housekeeping savings in 3 months
94 %
Guest satisfaction with SuitePad

Introduction

When The Brownwood Hotel & Spa opened its doors, digital guest access was already part of the experience. Custom-designed QR artwork connected guests to services in a way that matched the hotel’s AAA 4-Diamond positioning.

The foundation was strong. But over time, one question became clear:

Was digital communication simply available or was it actively driving engagement and operational performance?

Within 90 days of implementing SuitePad across all 151 rooms, engagement multiplied, housekeeping costs declined, and front desk volume shifted, turning digital communication into a measurable performance lever.

Results were visible within the first full month: digital engagement increased by 900%, with nearly 80% of guests interacting with the platform. The Green Option saved approximately 240 housekeeping hours, resulting in over $5,000 in direct cost reduction within three months. At the same time, 22% of guests engaged with the AI Concierge, and in-room surveys achieved a 94% satisfaction rating.

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About The Brownwood Hotel & Spa

Located in The Villages, Florida, The Brownwood Hotel & Spa is a 151 room AAA Four Diamond property managed by AHC Hospitality.

The hotel is known for its lively atmosphere, popular spa, strong dining outlets, and steady event activity. With so many guest touchpoints throughout the stay, clear and reliable communication is part of the daily rhythm of the operation.

SuitePad is live in all 151 rooms, giving guests an intuitive way to access services while allowing the team to better understand demand and engagement across the property.

A Strong Concept That Needed Greater Visibility

When the hotel opened in 2020, the team invested in a thoughtful approach to guest communication. Each room featured custom-designed art elements with embedded QR codes linking to digital services.

The effort was intentional and aligned with the brand.

Yet the data revealed limited traction. The solution generated roughly 71 digital sessions per month across the entire property. Guests were not consistently scanning, and the front desk remained the default channel for recurring questions about spa availability, breakfast hours, checkout procedures, and restaurant reservations.

“We had put real thought into the QR experience. The art pieces looked great. But when we looked at the data, it was clear that guests just were not engaging. Meanwhile, the front desk was fielding the same five questions hundreds of times a week.” - Gilles Cassiani, General Manager

The opportunity was not to redesign the experience, but to make engagement effortless.

Creating a Visible and Measurable Digital Touchpoint

When SuitePad approached the team, the conversation focused on closing the engagement gap. The decision was not about choosing between QR or tablets. It was about combining both in one unified platform.

After close collaboration between the hotel and SuitePad’s Content and Project teams, tablets were installed in all 151 rooms and integrated with StayNTouch PMS. Additional features such as SuitePad AI and the Green Option housekeeping module were activated.

Within the first three months, guest engagement shifted dramatically. Monthly digital sessions increased from 71 to 720, and interaction rates rose from under 5% to nearly 80% of guests. What was previously a rarely used QR touchpoint became an integrated digital experience across tablet and BYOD, driving consistent usage and measurable guest interaction.

When Guest Choice Reduces Operational Pressure

The introduction of Green Option added a practical layer to the guest experience.

Rather than positioning it as a cost-saving measure, the hotel offered guests flexibility in housekeeping frequency and adoption followed.

Over the three-month pilot, waived cleanings translated into approximately 240 labor hours saved, equals to over $5,000 in direct housekeeping cost reduction. Participation increased month over month, indicating that guests were actively embracing the option.

Operational efficiency emerged as a byproduct of guest empowerment.

The Brownwood Hotel & Spa
0x
More Guest Engagement
in just 90 days with SuitePad
900%
Engagement Up
$5,280
HK Savings
240h
Hours Saved
94%
Satisfaction
151 rooms · AAA Four Diamond · The Villages, FL

Redirecting Front Desk Time to Higher-Value Moments

The AI Concierge addressed another operational reality: repetitive inquiries.

Within weeks, 22% of guests engaged with the feature, frequently asking about spa services, breakfast timing, and checkout procedures, the very topics that typically drive phone volume.

Each digital interaction reduced unnecessary interruptions at the desk. The result was not fewer guest interactions but better ones. Staff time shifted toward personal engagement instead of repeated explanations.

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The performance metrics were compelling, but what stood out most was the speed. We moved from decision to full deployment in days, and the guest adoption was immediate. That level of impact, without operational disruption, is rare.
Gilles Cassiani
General Manager at The Brownwood Hotel & Spa

What Comes Next

Following the pilot’s success, The Brownwood is expanding its digital roadmap with POS integration with Toast to streamline in-room dining orders, expanded BYOD access to extend the digital journey beyond the room, and a combined tablet and handset docking solution to modernize room communication infrastructure.

Together, these next steps mark the natural next chapter in The Brownwood’s digital journey.

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