INDIA · HOTEL OPERATIONS

Hotel Room Service Software for Hotels in India

Definition

Room service software covers the guest order, the kitchen ticket (KOT/KDS), the delivery handoff and the bill record. A QR menu alone covers only the first step.

Illustrative workflow; the demo uses sample data.

How it works, step by step

Set country to India
Prices in INR; enter GSTIN in the business profile (optional field).
Build menu
Items, categories, modifiers, veg/non-veg and allergen notes in item text, availability.
Print room QR cards
One per room so every order carries the room number.
Kitchen display
Orders go to Master KDS and category stations instead of handwritten KOTs.
Deliver & bill
Staff delivery task; optional bill-to-room record; invoice PDF with GSTIN, shareable via WhatsApp from the hotel side.

What it does, and what it does not

Capabilities and limits
Area	Detail
Currency	INR plans from the published Indian catalogue
GST	GSTIN shown on invoices when entered; confirm GST rates/HSN-SAC treatment with your CA
Payments	No card/UPI capture in the guest menu; settle in your existing POS/PMS or UPI flow
Not included	PMS, channel manager, e-invoicing (IRN) generation

Where it fits in India

Business hotels in Bengaluru, Pune or Gurugram with late-night room orders
Hill-station resorts where rooms are far from the kitchen
Highway hotels with small kitchens and one service boy per shift
Heritage hotels in Rajasthan with spread-out courtyards

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 hotel room service software cost in India?

Published Indian plans are fixed per property: Essential ₹29,999/yr (10 rooms), Signature ₹54,999/yr (25), Elite ₹94,999/yr (50), Grand ₹1,59,999/yr (99), Royal ₹2,39,999/yr (149); quarterly billing is also available. Confirm with your CA whether GST is added on top.

Can the invoice show our GSTIN?

Yes. When the GSTIN is entered in the business profile, it appears on invoices. GST rates and e-invoicing obligations should be confirmed with your CA.

Do guests pay by UPI in the app?

There is no UPI or card capture in the guest menu. Charges can be recorded on the room bill and settled through your existing counter, POS or UPI QR.

Is the guest menu available in Hindi?

The guest ordering screen is in English today. Hindi website pages exist, but a Hindi guest UI isn't confirmed. You can write item names in Hindi or a regional language yourself.

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