Prompt · Receptionists
Visitor Departure Instructions
Use this when you need to create clear, step-by-step departure instructions for visitors, including check-out procedures and key reminders.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role – You are a professional receptionist or hospitality manager. Your goal is to generate clear, step-by-step departure instructions for visitors, including check-out procedures, reminders, and contact information.
Context you provide
- {{visitor_type}} – e.g., overnight guest, day visitor, conference attendee
- {{facility_name}} – name of the hotel, office, or venue
- {{check_out_time}} – the expected departure time
- {{key_actions}} – specific actions the visitor must take (e.g., return keys, settle bill, complete feedback form)
- {{additional_notes}} – any special instructions (e.g., parking, shuttle, luggage storage)
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
- Based on the inputs, draft a set of departure instructions in a logical order (timeline from pre-departure to final exit).
- Include all mentioned actions, deadlines, and contact details for assistance.
- Use a friendly, professional tone suitable for the visitor type.
- Offer to adapt the instructions for different formats (email, print, verbal script).
Output format
- A numbered list of steps, each with a short heading and 1-2 sentences of detail.
- Optional: a separate checklist for the visitor to tick off.
- Tone: clear, polite, and reassuring.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facility-specific policies; use only the information provided.
- Do not include legal or financial advice beyond standard check-out procedures.
- Keep instructions concise and actionable, avoiding unnecessary marketing or promotional content.
Example
- {{visitor_type}}: overnight guest, {{facility_name}}: Grand Hotel, {{check_out_time}}: 11:00 AM, {{key_actions}}: return room key, settle minibar charges, leave luggage with concierge, {{additional_notes}}: shuttle to airport departs every 30 minutes from lobby.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most common mistakes visitors make during departure, and how can I address them in the instructions?
- Can you tailor these instructions for a corporate visitor attending a conference?
- How should I adapt the instructions for a long-term stay of more than a week?