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Guest Room QR Code Ordering for Hotels in India

Definition

Guest room QR means one QR per room, so orders and requests carry the room automatically, unlike a single reception QR or a WhatsApp number.

Illustrative workflow; the demo uses sample data.

How it works, step by step

Generate per-room QR
One permanent QR URL per room; printable cards.
Place it
Desk tent, bedside or wall card near the phone.
Guest scans
A room session starts (24 h default); optional location check on submit.
Order or request
In-room QR menu for food; services for towels, cleaning or maintenance.
Staff verification
Staff can scan the same room QR to start and finish tasks.

What it does, and what it does not

Capabilities and limits
Area	Detail
Uniqueness	One QR per room, tied to hotel room records
Session	Server-authoritative, 24 h default, revoked on release
Reuse by staff	Room QR scans double as task start/finish touchpoints
Printing	Printable room QR cards; free QR card generator page for layouts

Where it fits in India

Business hotels with late-night orders
Homestays where the host isn't at the desk
Resorts labelling cottages
Heritage hotels without intercoms

India notes

GST: the business profile has an optional GSTIN field that prints on invoices. Rates, HSN/SAC and e-invoicing (IRN) obligations should be confirmed with your CA; IRN generation isn't included.
Payments: there is no UPI or card capture in the guest menu. Settle at the counter, POS or UPI QR as you do today.
Language: the guest ordering UI is English; Hindi marketing pages exist at /hi-in/, but a Hindi guest UI isn't claimed. Item text can be written in any language.
WhatsApp: the hotel side can open WhatsApp to share invoice details and reminders; there is no guest-side WhatsApp ordering bot.
Connectivity: guests and staff need Wi-Fi or mobile data to submit and update requests.

Compare approaches used in Indian hotels

Guest ordering approaches in India
Approach	Guest access	Hotel-side workflow	Typical trade-off
Intercom / phone to reception	Dial reception	Verbal handoff, paper KOT	No record; reception overloaded at check-in/out
WhatsApp to a hotel number	Message the hotel	One shared phone, manual forwarding	Familiar to guests, but no room context, routing or audit; a staff phone becomes the system
Printed / PDF QR menu	Scan to view	Orders still by phone or WhatsApp	Cheap; menu only
Dedicated in-room tablets	Device per room	Vendor-managed	Hardware cost, charging and theft risk for small properties
Browser room QR platform (DigitalRoomService)	Scan room QR, no app	Command Center, KDS, staff tasks, room bill records, GSTIN on invoices	Needs Wi-Fi/mobile data and a setup pass

General categories, not claims about named vendors.

India pricing in INR (published catalogue)

Plans are a fixed price per property, billed annually or quarterly and sized by maximum rooms. The launch terms include a 30-day trial.

DigitalRoomService India plans (catalogue 2026-10-19)
Plan	Annual	Quarterly	Rooms	Staff	KDS	Per room/month*
Essential	₹29,999/yr	₹10,999/qtr	10	4	1	₹250
Signature	₹54,999/yr	₹18,999/qtr	25	8	2	₹183
Elite	₹94,999/yr	₹30,999/qtr	50	15	4	₹158
Grand	₹1,59,999/yr	₹49,999/qtr	99	30	6	₹135
Royal	₹2,39,999/yr	₹74,999/qtr	149	50	10	₹134
Royal Plus	₹3,39,999/yr	₹1,04,999/qtr	250	80	15	₹113

*Comparison only: annual price ÷ 12 ÷ maximum rooms. GST treatment of the subscription isn't stated here, so confirm on the India pricing page or with us before purchase. Royal Plus activation is subject to a capacity review.

Frequently asked questions

What does a guest room QR code cost in India?

QR cards are printable from setup. Software plans start at ₹29,999/yr for 10 rooms.

Does it work with UPI?

There is no payment in the menu. Settle through your counter, POS or UPI QR.

Is the guest menu in Hindi?

The guest UI is in English. Item text can be in any language.

Do I need new QR codes when guests change?

No. Sessions reset when the room is released.

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