Net Promoter Score (NPS): Making Guest Satisfaction Measurable

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) measures willingness to recommend with a single question: "How likely are you to recommend us?" (scale 0–10). Those answering 9–10 are promoters; 7–8 are passives; 0–6 are detractors. The score is the difference: NPS = % promoters − % detractors — a number between −100 and +100 that is comparable across months and locations.

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+36NPS — strong 🟢
51%promoters
16%detractors

Hospitality rule of thumb: above 0 = more fans than critics, above +30 = strong, above +50 = excellent, above +70 = world class. More important than the absolute value: the trend and the follow-up "Why?".

Using NPS well in hospitality

NPS vs. review platforms

NPS surveyGoogle/Tripadvisor
Who respondsRepresentative cross-section of your guestsThe delighted and the furious
VisibilityInternal — honest early-warning systemPublic — directly affects bookings
UseSteering & quality workMarketing & reputation

They belong together: NPS finds problems before they appear on Google.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good NPS in hospitality?

Hotels and restaurants often average between +20 and +50; top operations reach +70 and beyond. More meaningful than benchmarks: your own trend with a constant measurement method.

Why don't passives (7–8) count?

They are satisfied but not enthusiastic — they rarely recommend actively and switch easily. The formula ignores them deliberately: the score rewards genuine enthusiasm only.

How many responses do I need?

From about 50–100 responses per period the score becomes stable. Small operations should evaluate quarterly rather than monthly — otherwise the number jumps by chance.

Does NPS replace a satisfaction survey?

No — it is the thermometer: one question, high response rate, comparable. For causes, combine it with 2–3 targeted follow-up questions — more only lowers participation.

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