In March 2025, the Sharma family spanning four generations and five cities planned a long-overdue reunion in Jaipur, Rajasthan. With 12 members ranging from toddlers to seniors, their goal was a 4-day stay combining heritage, comfort and accessibility to iconic locations like Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort.
Challenge
The family encountered multiple obstacles during the planning phase:
Diverse room requirements (e.g., elder-friendly, child-safe, premium suites)
High surge pricing and unclear cancellation policies on major hotel platforms
Coordination chaos: different members wanted to pay separately and availability was inconsistent
Lack of centralized booking communication and real-time property updates
Even shortlisting hotels became time-consuming and frustrating, especially with fluctuating prices and surprise charges at checkout.
Approach
After two weeks of unproductive searching, the family opted for cheQin.ai, drawn by its:
Real-time hotel bidding model and top 5 lowest offers
Features for multi-room, group bookings
Transparent, commission-free pricing
Instant booking confirmations and shared access for all users
Execution
Using cheQin.ai, the family selected a heritage hotel near Johari Bazaar, centrally located and known for its spacious suites and family-friendly amenities. The process included:
Filtering for properties with interconnected rooms, lift access and early check-in
Sending custom payment links to each family member, with options for credit/debit/UPI
Accessing a shared booking dashboard where preferences could be reviewed in real-time
Finalizing the booking within an hour - with no hidden fees or platform charges
The property responded promptly via cheQin.ai's notification system, offering a bundled rate for three deluxe rooms and two suites.
Experience & Outcome
The Jaipur reunion was a complete success, marked by:
30% cost savings compared to combined quotes from OTAs
Zero confusion during check-in, thanks to cheQin.ai's centralized guest info
Smooth early check-in for the elderly and crib arrangements for the youngest
A flexible itinerary: More budget left for guided tours, elephant rides and a rooftop dinner
Feedback collected post-trip showed 100% satisfaction with the booking flow. Notably, the eldest member remarked:
"This was the first trip where no one argued about hotel payments or rooms. It felt effortless."
Key Learnings
Family trips demand flexibility - in payments, room selection and guest needs
Platforms that offer real-time coordination and visibility ease planning burdens
Commission-free pricing makes group travel more affordable and predictable
For multi-generational travelers, convenience trumps complexity
Takeaway
Family travel in 2025 shouldn't mean stress, spreadsheets or back-and-forth calls.
With cheQin.ai, the Sharma family found clarity, cost-efficiency and calm - wrapped in a digital experience that felt tailor-made.
Jaipur may be steeped in history, but this trip was future-forward - all thanks to a smarter way to book.