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The Timberline motel exterior at night with warm lighting
Operations
Apr 21
We didn’t have a plan for 2am when we opened The Timberline. Here’s the coverage system we built — and why it matters for any small hotel running without a 24/7 front desk.
Person texting on a smartphone representing hotel guest communication via SMS
Conversations
Apr 21
We tried to run The Timberline on email and apps alone. Guests kept falling through the cracks. Here’s what we learned about why text works — and when a phone call still matters.
Hotel room landline phone on a nightstand
Phones
Apr 21
Boutique and independent hotels have been quietly removing in-room phones for years. Here’s why that makes sense — and what the operator communication gap looks like when you do.