Queensborough Group (Q-Book) Reviews 201

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Aug 9, 2023

Hiya Ian.
Thanks so much for leaving us a review - it's very much appreciated :) We have been so fortunate to have worked with you and The Westbourne Guest House for ten years already, and we hope to do so for many more years to come.
Over this time, we can see that you have been making the most of Q-Book and driving direct business to your website.
In an industry dominated by OTA giants and in a busy area of Llandudno, it's fair to say you have done an excellent job. We constantly adapt Q-Book so that you can remain competitive and take advantage of new features that will help encourage commission-free revenue - we got you!
Jane Robinson, what can we say about her?
Plenty!
She's an all-rounder, a good egg and a whizz kid with all things Q-Book. She's been part of the Q-Book fam for ten years and we would be lost without her. We'll pass on your kind comments to her, which will make her day for sure :)
As for the rest of the team, as you quite kindly mention, they all do a super job and muck in as the dream team.
As an organisation, we're lucky and proud to have a bunch of friendly and knowledgeable experts on the front line.
Our Q-Bookers are our bread and butter and deserve to be properly looked after.
Thanks again for your review and your support over the years. Happy Q-Booking. Here's to the next ten years :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Aug 9, 2023

Hiya Richard :) Thank you so much for leaving us a review - it's so kind of you. We have loved every minute of working with you and The Cavendish Arms over the last ten years and hope to do so for many more years to come :) Thanks for being such a friendly chap and all-round top Q-Booker! We have recently enjoyed demonstrating some of Q-Book's best bits and presenting suggestions to help you to find the perfect balance between direct and OTA bookings! From speaking to you just the other day, we're delighted that you have reduced your OTA dependency by a whopping 25% - that is awesome!! You can rely on the fact that we're constantly developing Q-Book to keep you ahead of the competition and help protect yourself from the elements of stingy/ouchy unnecessary commission fees. You are a glowing example of how to incentivise direct bookers and drive commission-free revenue directly to your website. Well done - no easy task in this day and age. We note that you are using Gift Voucher software separate from Q-Book. Not sure if you are aware, but we include this free of charge in your Q-Book package. We'll send some info and jump on the phone to explain. You could get the same results and save some cash too! Wahoo! Again, thanks for the review - its means the world to us. Thanks for your support & Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Aug 9, 2023

Hiya :)
Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review.
Unfortunately, as we're unsure who you are, sorry this review isnt more personal to you, your property and your experience at Q-Book.
We're delighted you enjoy using our booking software and hope you enjoy the commission-free ride. Choo! Choo!
We're proud to say that we constantly upgrade Q-Book, to make your life super straightforward (we hope), allowing you to do what you do best - being the host with the most :)
However, we understand that in an ever-changing world of technology, we can't sit back and twiddle our thumbs.
Our team are always tinkering away in the background to ensure that Q-Book fiercely adapts to the demands of the industry.
Even though we're feature-rich, we haven't forgotten the art of human customer service and practise a strict no-chatbot/robot policy.
We love speaking to our Q-Bookers over the phone and enjoy a good natter. Your success matters to us. Please stay in touch and keep us up to date with how things are going; call in anytime you like for a chinwag. Again, thanks a million for your review. Big love, team QB :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Aug 2, 2023

Hiya Claire! Thank you so much for leaving us a review - it's very kind of you! It's been so good to have you as a Q-Book customer - we'll miss you now that you're venturing onto pastures-new. The last seven years have flown! It only seems like yesterday that you first signed up - time flies when you're having fun eh! :) We'll be sad to see you go, but we're excited to cross paths again, hopefully in the not-too-distant future. But, before you even think of dipping your toe back into hospitality, do make sure you have some you-time and take advantage of plenty of lie-ins, early nights and cooking breakfast at your leisure. Thanks for your comments about Q-Book. We've worked hard and will continue to develop our software to support our Q-Bookers and their businesses. We're beefing Q-Book up as we speak to cater more for whole house/self-catering-based properties. When you return, you'll see even more improvements to help you manage rates, availability and bookings. Thanks for commenting on our pricing structure. We don't believe in silly, unjustifiable prices. We offer a fair price that doesn't compromise support or quality, nor do we insist on a contract! Enjoy your time before you move on to your next project. We'll look forward to welcoming you back to the Q-Book Fam when the time is right! Many thanks for your support - you're a gem! Bye for now! Take super good care of yourselves. Big love, team QB X

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Aug 1, 2023

Hi David. Thank you so much for your lovely review - it means the world to us :) We love working with both you and Jan. You guys are like part of the family and the furniture ;)
It's a genuine pleasure providing The West Point Hotel with Q-Book and our commission-free Channel Manager. We hope to do so for many years to come! Like us, you have seen how technology has developed and have no doubt had to regenerate yourselves to stay competitive and keep those direct bookings coming through thick and fast. Gone are the days when a vacancy sign and people wandering around the streets are enough to fill your rooms; a process that must seem like a distant memory, no doubt!? Technology, apps and OTA giants play a huge part in your online visibility and how people make bookings. As always, you can rely on us to keep Q-Book fresh so you're not missing out on your piece of the action. We'll keep you up to date with our updates and improvements, show you the ropes and help you along the way :) As you've got to know, if you need anything - just pick up the phone a have a friendly natter with somebody who knows you and your business :) Thanks again for the review and of course, for your support over the years. Happy Q-Booking!

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 24, 2023

Ahoy! Thank you so much for your review; it's so kind of you :)
As we're unsure who you are, we apologise this review response isnt personal to you and your B&B. A mystery Q-Booker! However, we appreciate it all the same - big love! We do like to give a shout-out wherever we can and try to make the effort to respond individually and tailor a reply that relates to your experience at Q-Book and the success of your property. At the end of the day, you have gone out of your way to leave us a review and deserve a detailed response - it's our small way of saying thank you :) It sounds like you are happy with everything, which is amazing to read and makes us super giddy! Eeek!
Hopefully, both your website and Q-Book are helping generate as much direct, commission-free revenue as possible. If you want to explore more ways to make the most of Q-Book's features, please do get in touch on 01204 373710. We'll be happy to give you a tour of some super useful stuff! We'd love to chat with you and help in any way we can. All the team wish you the best of luck with the rest of the season. Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 21, 2023

Hiya Debra. Thanks for the review! We super appreciate it :) We are so pleased that you brought both of your lovely holiday homes across to Q-Book. We all have a good feeling that you are going to do well with lots of commission-free bookings :)
Judging from your reviews, it's clear you are going to have a great season and beyond. You go Debs!! :) Now that you are up and running, both your accounts have been synced to Airbnb and Booking.com. The integrations enable all bookings, from whichever source, to populate the Q-Book calendar, seamlessly freeing up time to maintain those gorgeous properties and look after your lovely guests :) As all our connections are free of charge, why not take advantage of Google, VRBO, Cottages.com, Expedia and many more? Of course, we'll help you to get them linked up - creating a Q-Book hub buzzing with bookings!
While you are fairly new to us, we want to let you know that we'll keep you updated with our technological advances. Keep your eyes peeled in our 'New Features' section of Q-Book, where our latest updates will drop. We have lots planned and new stuff coming your way - a sure way to manage your properties, bookings and availability easily - like a pro! We are currently redesigning our self-catering booking process for a customer-facing viewpoint. We'll clearly display restrictions, special offers, min-stays, and available check-in days so your guests can book seamlessly. Of course, we welcome any feedback.
If you have any ideas or suggestions you believe to be beneficial to both yourself or your guests - just holla!
Thanks once more for your review. We're looking forward to getting to know you better and hopefully working together for many years to come. Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 19, 2023

Hi Alex. Thank you so much for leaving us a review- it's very much appreciated :) All the team are so glad you made the move to Q-Book - it's great to have you :) We are especially grateful for your comments about our friendly customer support - it means the world to us. While we work so hard to take super good care of our Q-Bookers, in the same breath, we find it effortless to build a great rapport with our friendly clientele - thank you so much for being so easy to get along with :) In the eighteen months you've been on board, it's clear you are making excellent use of the automatic deposit and outstanding balance payments that work seamlessly with your existing merchant. It's refreshing to know that all your guests have made payment before arrival. Or, if there is a problem, it's way in advance with simple payment links to fall back on;
meaning you can act quickly without losing out on potential revenue. Phew! After chatting with Sophie earlier in the week and building a website promo, we hope your customers take advantage. For you, this means extra rewards in the shape of commission-free bookings :) You can create all types of promos. For instance, returning guest promotions, mid-week stays etc. Each is designed to help rival OTA bookings and encourage folk to book direct, direct, direct! In addition, you can sell Gift Vouchers, create Special Offers and do all manner of things within Q-Book to help sell your rooms like a pro! Remember! The Q-Book crew are always on hand if you need anything!
We'll look forward to seeing your progress. Please keep us in the loop with how everything is going - we love to stay in touch. Again, thanks for your kind review & Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 14, 2023

Hi Dan! Thanks for the super review and ten brilliant years (so far) of your support and loyalty - it really does mean so much to us :) Thank you for always being on the ball, providing invaluable feedback and all-in-all, being a top chap and Q-Booker! As we have been working together so long, it's fair to say that we're all singing from the same hymn sheet about the importance of direct bookings. We're passionate about direct rev being a significant part of your statistics.
For you, this is absolutely the case. Well done, you are a glowing example of a perfect balance between direct and OTA bookings. We hope that Q-Book plays a part in your success :) At the end of the day, we understand that the OTA's generate bookings for Foundry 34 - sign of the times, booking trends/apps etc. But you're certainly getting your piece of the action in terms of website bookings. Wahoo! Commission-free bookings mean you get the total booking fee - who can argue with that? Hopefully plenty more of these for you :)
We're so pleased that still, after all these years, you're happy with the software and support from Q-Book. It's great to have you! Here's to the next ten years. Happy Q-Booking!

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 14, 2023

Hiya Darrell. Thanks so much for your review - absolutely delighted that you are happy with everything :) No AI or robots at team QB, although some members of the team do a cracking robot impersonation at the Christmas doo ;) We're just friendly folk that care about your campsite's success and aim to answer your questions quickly.
We're nearly finished designing your website. Eeek! Our development team are currently uploading content and putting together something that we hope you'll love! You can be sure that Amy, your Account Manager, will be in touch to show you around the Website Editor and guide you through anything that you may like to tweak. Whether you add blogs, link up to the Gram or upload tours of your glampsite - we're more than happy to help you put your stamp on things. Our websites work directly with Q-Book. So if you make changes to your units, policies, pricing etc. These updates will automatically transfer to your website. Making make life easy :) We'll take super good care of your domain name and business email and look after all your online stuff in general.
We look forward to working on the website with you and seeing how its redesign can generate as many direct bookings as possible. Thanks again :) Happy Q-Booking!

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 14, 2023

Hey Vish and Poonam. Thanks for the lovely review :)
We agree! Katie is a top lass! She has worked with us for years and is a firm favourite among many Q-Bookers. As for the rest of the crew, we're very fortunate to have a team of awesome people working for us - thanks for noticing :) We are all so glad you moved over to Q-Book. It's brilliant to have you on board. In the few months you have been live, your commission-free direct and Google bookings have begun to soar. Honestly! We cannot begin to explain how delighted we are when we see an account like yours. Direct revenue is king. You are doing an amazing job rivalling your OTA listings. We hope Q-Book plays a part in this and that our software keeps you a firm ticket holder on the commission-free train.
If you decide to take us up on our website offer, we'll ensure the move across is a smooth migration. If you do, you can use our Q-Book team as a point of contact for Q-Book queries, Channel Manager and anything website related - everything under one roof. You'll have access to a Website Editor to update pictures, videos, text, Social Media and your online visibility. Of course, Katie and the rest of the team are always a phone call away should you need to reach out to us - we got you!
Thanks again for your review. Here's to many more years of Q-Book and Deepcut Lodge, working side-by-side. Happy Q-Booking!

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 14, 2023

Hey Sian.
Thank you for leaving us such a smashing review :) We're all so glad you feel you have made the right choice coming over to Q-Book - we agree :) It's great to have you.
It's only been a few weeks and we already feel like we know you - you are part of the gang!
We are enjoying getting you and your gorgeous properties on board with us and connected to the Channel Manager. Now that your account syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com, Google and VRBO - all your bookings can land in one place, your new BFF Q-Book.
In addition, you can manage rates and availability seamlessly. Whoop! We are super keen to spend time with you to demonstrate features designed to generate direct, commission-free bookings. Our Q-Book crew will help you to build Special Offers, Gift Vouchers, Promo Codes and other guest-enticing incentives to see direct bookings soar!! Your success matters! We'll be by your side helping you to optimise Q-Book to its full potential.
Special thanks for the shout-outs to both Jane and Sophie. They are both good eggs and work really hard to look after our Q-Bookers - not just in the set-up process but for the duration of your relationship with Team QB. Thank you again for your lovely comments.
We wish you well for the rest of the season and beyond. We'll be in touch soon about the Q-Book good stuff.
Best wishes :) Happy Q-Booking!

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 14, 2023

Hi Bill. Thank you very much for such a great review. We super appreciate it :) That's right, you've flown the Q-Book nest and are doing your own thing nowadays - a good sign that Q-Book's working exactly as it should! That doesn't mean to say we don't welcome you to call anytime you fancy a chat. Brew up, give us a buzz and get in touch if you fancy a chinwag. We'd love to hear about your progress and how well things are going for you at The Wagon and Horses. Having a quick look at your calendar, you seem to be smashing it occupancy-wise. No room at the Inn! Well done :) You are having a brilliant first year; things can only get bigger and better!
Of course, we'll be by your side to help and will keep delivering Q-Book updates to ensure you are competitive and generating as many commission-free online bookings as possible - we got you! We'll stay in touch with you and keep you posted about our latest projects and what you can expect from the Q-Book crew. We're on the brink of a new Booking Page designed to increase direct bookings to enjoy as much commission-free revenue as possible. Whoop whoop! Anyway! Thank you again for your lovely review - it means the world to us. Team QB look forward to many years of working with you. Congrats on everything! Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 14, 2023

Hiya Stephen, Thank you so much for the review - top chap! We especially appreciate your comments about our staff. We are super lucky to have a great gang who are friendly, knowledgeable and always on hand to help. Pretty much all our staff have worked here for ten years or more. For you, this means you are in good hands as we know our stuff and our customers, not to blow our own trumpet (well, maybe a little) ;)
Thanks for recognising this - it means the world to us!
We are good value - thanks for pointing this out to any potential readers :) We don't believe in a ridiculous price tag. We operate a fair and transparent pricing structure that reflects property size, doesn't cost the earth or compromises the quality of our product - Q-Book. We are so pleased that we have been able to rearrange Q-Book to support you migrating from guest rooms to a whole house offering, which all seems to be going brilliantly :) The Channel Manager links in Airbnb and Booking.com and you have a good flow of direct commission-free bookings - always good to see :) If you fancy more online visibility, we can link your account to Google, VRBO and Cottages.com and many more. It's completely free of charge to do so. If you are keen, please let us know - we'll get the ball rolling for you.
Regarding the out-of-hours support - you are right things do operate a little differently. We provide a ticketing system where you can send a query ready for one of our booking advisors to respond as swiftly as possible. Even though we're not on the phone, the support is still second to none. We aim to get any query resolved ASAP. But, if you believe things are taking too long, we take on board your comments and we're happy to address them at this end. We'll look at ways to offer speedier responses to support your business regardless - we got you! Thanks again for your lovely review. Good luck for the rest of the season...not that you need it! Happy Q-Booking! :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 13, 2023

Hi Sandra. Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We really do appreciate it :) It's been lovely working with you these last seven years...where has the time gone? We can see that whilst using Q-Book, you have reaped the rewards of direct bookings and been a glowing example of how to drive direct traffic to your website! Now that you are hanging up your hospitality boots for good, you really will be missed by the Q-Book team :( However, from speaking to you, your next chapter takes you to sunny skies in Moraira, Spain - how beautiful! What a fantastic place to enjoy your retirement after all these years working hard at Lingwood Lodge. It's not easy, is it!? Up at the crack of dawn, making breakfast, changing over rooms, staying up for late arrivals - it's a lot! It's about time you had a lie-in and enjoyed some well-deserved chill time! Let somebody else make the brekkie ;)
Of course, we still have the pleasure of looking after you and your bookings until September. We'll make sure that winding the account down is dead straightforward. We'll help you to grab reports and anything that you'll need to make your departure super smooth. We'll be in touch over the next few weeks to finalise everything and make sure you are sorted!
Thanks again for your lovely review - we'll be in touch soon :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 13, 2023

Hiya Stan! Thank you so much for leaving the Q-Book team a review! We all really do appreciate it :) After 13 years working together, we really have got to know you and The Dorset Arms and really do enjoy having a chat with you on the phone :) We're old school! We believe speaking on the phone and having a good natter goes a long way! We don't do chatbots, AI or 'help' articles. We employ real people who care and know their stuff when it comes to hospitality, technology and customer service. We assign you an Account Manager who knows you and your property and makes sure help is there whenever you need it. Dead simple! Whatever you need help with, we're always happy to get it sorted for you with a smile and a dial!
Recently, our team has been enjoying helping you update your Website and Q-Book after your property restoration. After a few years with the rooms closed, it's fair to say you have come back with a bang! The website bookings are coming in thick and fast. We have a good feeling about the rest of the season and beyond. It's been a joy to help you upload new content that's paying dividends to your online visibility and your direct revenue. Watch this space! Thank you again for your review it means the world to us. Happy Q-Booking Stan the Man :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 13, 2023

Hi Heidi. Thank you so much for leaving us a review - much appreciated :) Thanks for your kind words about the helpdesk. I know you are regularly in contact with both Jane and Jon who both very much enjoy working with you. We cannot believe that two years have gone by already! It must be a good sign that everything is running smoothly and you are finding Q-Book easy-peasy to use because time has gone by so quickly. It is so satisfying to see how brilliantly your Hotel, The Cornmill Lodge, is doing for direct commission-free online bookings. In fact, it makes us giddy!! Whatever you are doing to drive revenue, it's definitely working! Eeek! Obviously, some trade secrets play a big part and hopefully, your Queensborough group Website and Q-Book software contribute too :) Nowadays, we understand that it is no easy task to attract website visitors as it once was. As OTA's continue to dominate the internet and browsers look to apps to book, the struggle for direct rev is real. However, with Q-Book in your armoury, you are living proof that it can work! It seems you are optimising Q-Book's features which, in turn, are proving to deliver some pretty impressive results. We are absolutely thrilled for you :) Hopefully, we can expect this for you year after year. Speaking of the future, we aim to keep developing Q-Book so that it can work as hard as it possibly can for you and your Hotel. We will continue to work tirelessly to provide the most feature-rich Q-Book, still at a fair price. Here's to many more great years working with one another. Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 13, 2023

Hiya Darren. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review - we really do appreciate it :) We are super pleased you made the move to Q-Book and are so glad to have you on board. We understand the concept of moving booking systems can be daunting. However, we do everything from importing bookings, training sessions and phone and video support so that you feel assured it's easy and not scary! We are so pleased to see that in addition to your lovely rooms, you have now brought your apartments to Q-Book, which are all up and running with our Channel Manager across the various OTA's. We've linked in agents like Airbnb, Booking.com, Google and Expedia so that all your bookings are central to Q-Book to save time, reduce admin and remove mistakes. Freeing up time to do what you do best - taking super good care of your guests :) It really is a walk in the park. We hope you love the simplicity of it :) As you'll know, we are currently redesigning our self-catering booking software from an online point of view. The idea behind the change is to present more options to your customers to drive as much direct revenue as possible to your properties. And by doing so, naturally encouraging as many direct commission-free online bookings as possible. Jump on the commission-free train and optimise what Q-Book has to offer. Choo choo!
Of course, the Q-Book team are always on hand to help you with new features, updates and anything you need.
If you ever just fancy a chinwag, make yourself a cuppa and give us a call - It's always good to chat with you and Jane. Please keep your eyes peeled for new Q-Book stuff on the horizon. We have lots up our sleeves to help your bookings soar! Thanks again for your lovely review- it's so kind of you! Here's to many years working with one another and sending you tonnes of comm-free bookings your way. Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 13, 2023

Hiya Kerry! Thank you so much for such a brilliant review. The Q-Book team absolutely love working with you and your property, Parc Le Breos House and has done for the last eleven years. We're the same! When you call in, it's like speaking to one of our mates! Which, actually, over the years, you have become. Big love from Team QB! Time flies when you're having fun :) The Epos/Q-Book integration is a game-changer! From speaking with you, we know since the integration has been in place, you no longer have the conundrum of missed bills as Q-Book seamlessly receives drinks and meal bills against room types. Be gone those sneaky customers doing one with a freebie and trying to leg it out of the door ;) Thanks for highlighting our cost-effectiveness. We're trying to find the perfect balance between a fair pricing structure and awesome technology! Judging from your comments, it's looking like we've managed to achieve this. To which we are immensely proud. Whoever your competitor friend is, please do tell them we're sorry haha! However, we cannot ignore your loyalty and support and we cannot begin to express our gratitude to you. Here's to many more years of fantastic friendship and working relations. Thanks for everything & Happy Q-Booking :)

Reply from Queensborough Group (Q-Book)

Jul 13, 2023

Hi Charlie,
Thank you so much for leaving us a review; it's very much appreciated :) We can see that Greenacres Campsite is going from strength to strength - happy campers all round! What a cracking first season you are having and, no doubt, the start of many! You have made excellent use of the Additional Services and are really maximising your direct revenue potential! Whoop whoop! Your selling firepits & logs, BBQ packs, extra car spaces - all manner of other things like nobody's business - you're doing a great job!
These extras generate more rev for your campsite and help you to prepare the perfect pitches for your upcoming guests. Only offering these extras for direct guests creates an incentive and reduces OTA dependency. Of course, we do understand that OTA's help as their highly recognised platforms lead to lots of visibility, promoting your campsite :)
Our Channel Manager creates a perfect balance between direct and OTA. Q-Book is a central hub, buzzing with booking activity. If you are interested, we can guide you on how to sync your account with Hipcamp, Campsites.co.uk, Airbnb and many more. As you know already, all our integrations are free of charge. You'll only pay 20pence a booking - bargain! Once again, a big thank you for your review, it means so much to the Q-Book team. Happy Q-Booking :)