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89% of guests want AI working behind the scenes, not running the front desk, Mews finds

Published 2026-10-09

New survey data released today by Mews, the operating system for hospitality, shows that as AI adoption in hotels accelerates, guest expectations are moving the opposite way - 89% of guests want either a hybrid stay blending AI and human service or AI operating quietly in the background on repetitive tasks. Almost none want an AI-led stay. 59% of guests believe AI should take over repetitive tasks so hoteliers can instead focus on building trust with their guests. At a time when AI adoption in hotels has never moved faster, guests have never been clearer that they still want a human at the center of the stay - not at every point in it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of guests prefer AI to work behind the scenes?

89% of guests want AI to operate quietly in the background.

What tasks do guests want AI to handle?

Guests believe AI should take over repetitive tasks.

Do guests want a fully AI-led stay?

Almost none of the guests want an AI-led stay.

How does AI help hoteliers according to the survey?

AI allows hoteliers to focus more on building trust with guests.