Hotel Vitar: simple, seamless boutique operations

About this case study

Family-run Lifestyle Hotel Vitar opened in Croatia in 2018, a 27-room 4-star boutique property with a rooftop pool and mountain views, operating mainly through the summer with a team of 15 to 20. Owner and General Manager Ivana Bakovic adopted Sweeply in April 2023 for its affordability and simplicity, integrated with the Rentlio PMS to unify housekeeping and maintenance.

Lifestyle Hotel Vitar

Croatia

Hotel Vitar

The challenge

Before Sweeply, Hotel Vitar faced several challenges in managing housekeeping and maintenance. Communication within the team wasn’t as seamless as desired, and frequent check-ins, phone calls, and messages interrupted the workflow. Maintenance reporting relied on written descriptions, leading to inefficiencies and potential miscommunication.

How Sweeply helped

Recognising the need for a smoother, more user-friendly solution, Hotel Vitar adopted Sweeply in April 2023, a decision driven by its affordability and interface. The integration between Sweeply and Rentlio, the hotel’s PMS, proved a game-changer: property data imported effortlessly from Rentlio into Sweeply, eliminating manual data entry and providing a unified platform for housekeeping and maintenance. Sweeply gave both teams a centralised task overview that removed disruptive check-ins and constant messages, and let staff document maintenance situations with photos rather than lengthy written reports. Its user-friendly design was embraced by the entire team, including those who weren’t especially tech-savvy.

The result

Adopting Sweeply made operations more efficient and responsive, directly contributing to improved guest satisfaction. Even though Hotel Vitar already maintained a high standard of service, Sweeply further elevated the overall guest experience. Its notes feature smoothed communication between front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance, and Sweeply’s support team remained responsive even during holidays and weekends, ensuring issues were resolved promptly. For Ivana and her team, the tool’s simplicity became central to its effectiveness in daily operations.

Testimonial

“I truly appreciate the simplicity of Sweeply. It doesn't overwhelm users with unnecessary options, making it a practical tool for our daily operations.”

Ivana Bakovic

Owner & General Manager, Lifestyle Hotel Vitar

Country

Croatia

Country

Property type

4-star boutique hotel

Hotel size

27 rooms

Value focus

Simple to use

Operational scale

Operational scale

15-20 staff, seasonal summer operation

Value created

Result