M Series
Compact Desktop Hotel Terminal
Ideal for small hotels, inns and limited-space lobbies that need a compact and cost-effective hotel check-in configuration.
Hotel Application
Hotel Application
Hotel Self-Service Deployment
CRTLY has delivered self-service check-in projects across international hotel groups — from business hotels to resort properties operating around the clock.
Target Environment
Lobby check-in zones, front desk adjacency areas, and high-traffic arrival corridors in urban and resort hotel environments.
Business Context
Hotels need to reduce queue pressure, serve international guests in multiple languages, and maintain consistent front-desk service even when staffing is constrained.
- Self Check-in
- Passport OCR
- PMS Integration
- Multi-language
Industry Challenges
Operational Pressures Hotels Face Daily
Self-service deployment addresses real front-desk and guest-experience challenges — not just hardware placement in the lobby.
Long Check-in Queues
Peak arrival windows create lobby congestion that affects guest first impressions and stretches front-desk capacity.
Labor Shortages
Reduced staffing limits the ability to handle simultaneous check-ins, inquiries, and special guest requests.
Multi-language Guest Service
International travelers need clear, localized interfaces without relying on multilingual staff at every hour.
24/7 Operation Requirements
Late-night and early-morning arrivals demand reliable self-service when front desk coverage is at its lowest.
Recommended Hardware
Hotel Hardware Selection Guide
Recommended hotel configurations based on CRTLY base hardware platforms. Final modules can be adjusted by PMS, payment, ID verification and room card requirements.
D Series
Slim Classic Hotel Check-in Kiosk
Recommended for most standard hotel deployments, with PMS integration, ID verification, room card issuing and cash acceptance.
E Series
Full Cash Handling Hotel Kiosk
Designed for hotel projects that require both cash acceptance and change dispensing for deposits, room charges and cash-heavy workflows.
Core Capabilities for Hotel Self Check-in
Key functions that support a complete hotel self-service deployment — from reservation lookup and identity verification to payment, room card issuing and remote assistance.
Real-time PMS & Room Status Sync
The kiosk synchronizes room status, reservation and check-in data with the hotel PMS in real time, reducing repeated manual entry and lowering check-in errors.
ID & Passport Verification
Guests can verify identity through passport OCR, ID scanning or camera capture based on hotel and regional requirements.
Payment & Deposit Collection
Room charges, deposits or balance payments can be processed directly at the kiosk, shortening the front-desk transaction cycle.
Room Card Issuing
Guests can complete the arrival loop independently and receive room access without waiting at the front desk.
Remote Video Assistance
Guests can start a live video session with an off-site service agent for check-in guidance and exception handling, enabling one remote support team to serve multiple hotels across different cities.
Customization Scope
What We Customize for Hotel Kiosk Projects
Each hotel deployment can be configured around the property’s PMS environment, guest verification rules, payment workflow and room access requirements.
Real-time PMS Integration
Integrate the kiosk with the hotel PMS to synchronize reservations, room status and check-in data in real time, reducing duplicate entry and room status errors.
ID / Passport Verification
Configure passport OCR, ID scanning, camera capture and guest verification steps according to hotel policies and regional requirements.
Payment & Deposit Workflow
Configure room payment, deposit collection, pre-authorization and balance settlement according to the hotel’s payment rules.
Multi-brand Door Lock Integration
Connect the kiosk with existing door lock systems from different brands to support room card encoding and issuing without replacing current locks, helping reduce deployment costs.
Related Solution
From Application to Complete Solution
Hotel kiosk deployment usually requires more than hardware. CRTLY can support the full workflow from kiosk configuration to PMS, payment and room card integration.
Solution Architecture
Hotel Self Check-in Solution
An integrated check-in workflow connecting kiosk hardware, PMS, identity verification, and payment — built from real hotel deployment experience.
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