AI receptionist for B&Bs in Ireland

Calls an Irish B&B gets

Late arrivals after a long drive from Dublin or Shannon asking how late they can check in. Walkers and cyclists on the Wild Atlantic Way asking whether you've a room tonight. Visitors from the US, Germany and France who'd rather ring than email.

Tell Benvida your check-in window, how to find you (Eircodes help, but many rural guests still need the landmark you always give), whether there's parking and whether you serve dinner, and she'll give the same answers at any hour.

What Benvida does

• Answers on the first ring, day or night, even with several calls at once.
• Gives your answers: check-in times, directions, dogs, parking, breakfast.
• Takes the booking details (dates, guests, phone and email), reads them back and emails them to you straight away. She never confirms price or availability without you.
• If the caller asks for a person or there's an emergency, she transfers the call. If asked, she says she's an AI.

Before you switch it on: call forwarding costs

Benvida answers on a Spanish (+34) number. You keep your own number and forward calls to it with your carrier's call forwarding, which means an international forward: some plans charge for it per minute and some don't allow it. Ask your carrier before you start; you can test it during the free trial and switch it off just as fast.

Pricing, in euros

From €99 a month (Out-of-hours plan, up to 15 rooms), €249 (Shared) or €449 (All AI). Prices are in euros, excluding taxes; your card provider converts. 14 days free, no card, no contract.