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Online Reputation & Review Response

Respond to guest reviews quickly and use them to improve service.

ReferenceMK-SOP-003
DepartmentMarketing
Version1.0
Review cycleAnnually
Online Reputation & Review Response illustration

Purpose

To manage the hotel’s online reputation and learn from guest feedback.

Scope

Covers reviews on travel and map platforms and social media.

Responsibility

Marketing Manager monitors; General Manager approves sensitive replies; HODs act on feedback.

Detailed procedure

  1. Check the review platforms daily and log new reviews.
  2. Thank guests for positive reviews with a personal reply.
  3. Reply to negative reviews politely within 24 hours, without sharing private details.
  4. Invite the guest to contact the hotel to resolve the matter.
  5. Share the reviews with the departments concerned.
  6. Review themes monthly and track improvements.

Standards and guidelines

  • Replies are courteous and never defensive.
  • Guest privacy is protected in all replies.
  • Fake reviews are reported to the platform.

Required records and documentation

  • Review log
  • Reply templates
  • Monthly review analysis

Related images

Online Reputation & Review Response key visual
Online Reputation & Review Response: service focus
Online Reputation & Review Response supporting visual
Supporting reference for online reputation & review response

Document control

ReferenceMK-SOP-003Version1.0
DepartmentMarketingReview cycleAnnually
Effective date Next review 
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