The OTA dependency problem
Online travel agencies take 15–25% commission on every booking they facilitate. For a hotel driving €1 million in annual revenue, that represents up to €250,000 paid to an intermediary.
The primary lever hotels have to shift guests to direct booking is trust and transparency. A guest who understands exactly what a room looks, feels, and smells like is far more likely to book directly — and less likely to cancel after arrival.
From static room photos to explorable spaces
Professional photography shows a room at its best. A Gaussian Splat shows it as it is — accurate proportions, natural lighting, real textures. For boutique hotels and design properties where the physical space is the product, this authenticity converts browsers into bookers.
Guests touring a suite in 3D before arrival arrive with accurate expectations. Fewer surprises means fewer complaints, better reviews, and higher repeat rates.
Beyond rooms: venues and event spaces
Weddings, conferences, and private dining rooms are sold on potential. A couple choosing a venue is imagining their day — tables arranged just so, natural light at a certain hour, the flow from ceremony to reception.
A Gaussian Splat of your event space lets them place themselves inside it before they visit. Spatium clients in the hospitality sector report shorter sales cycles for venue bookings when a 3D experience is available online.
Embedding on your direct booking platform
Our iframe embed is compatible with all major booking engines and hotel website platforms. Place the viewer on your room detail pages, your venue enquiry pages, or your homepage. No developer expertise required — paste the embed code and it works.
For groups with multiple properties or room types, our Professional tier includes a custom-branded viewer and API access to your splat files for deeper integration.
Priya Sharma
Solutions Lead, Spatium
Priya works directly with clients to scope and deliver Gaussian Splat experiences, with a focus on retail and events verticals.