MICRO MARKET FOR HOTELS

An additional commercial opportunity.No shop to run. No permanent cashier required.

Chill&Bite builds and operates a self-service Micro Market inside your hotel — selected food, drinks and useful essentials, available 24/7 where hotel access allows.

You provide a suitable space. We take care of stocking, the assortment, the technology and the daily operation.

CURRENT DATA

Your guests already expect this convenience. Offer it 24/7 where hotel access allows.

2025Self-service

Self-service is now part of the modern hotel experience. More than half of hospitality businesses already offer self-service options.

Adyen Hospitality Report 2025
100+ hotels · 16 countriesHotel lobby markets

Hotel lobby markets already operate at scale across European hospitality — unattended hotel F&B in more than 100 hotels across 16 countries.

Selecta Hospitality / Lobby Market — supplier data, 2025
24/7Guest convenience

Grab-and-go and self-checkout formats keep expanding in hotels, driven by guest convenience and operational efficiency.

CoStar Hospitality, 2025

These figures indicate a market trend. They are not a forecast of results for any particular hotel.

The opportunity

Guests have needs outside restaurant hours

A late check-in, an early departure, a ski day that ends after the kitchen closes — in those moments the hotel usually has nothing to offer and the guest walks out.

Drinks

Water, soft drinks, coffee and energy drinks outside restaurant hours, where the hotel allows access.

Snacks

Savoury and sweet options for hunger between meals.

Ready meals

Sandwiches, salads and dishes ready to eat.

Travel essentials

The small items people forget when travelling.

Personal care

Basic hygiene and comfort products for the room.

A Micro Market is a modern alternative to a staffed hotel shop, operating without the need for a permanent cashier or retail attendant.

A GLOBAL HOTEL TREND

International hotel brands already use market concepts with around-the-clock access.

HiltonDoubleTree by HiltonHyattRadisson BluRenaissancePark Plaza

From 24/7 grab-and-go markets to automated lobby stores, self-service retail has become part of the guest experience in international hospitality.

That model is now arriving at hotels in Bulgaria.

Chill&Bite adapts the Micro Market concept to your specific location, guest flow and hotel profile.

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Sources: Hyatt, Hilton and public European hotel-market references.

How it works

From a site assessment to a working Micro Market

A transparent process in which the hotel stays focused on guests and Chill&Bite takes on the operation.

  1. 01

    You provide the space

    A suitable area in the lobby, near reception or in a shared space.

  2. 02

    We assess the location

    A site visit, guest flow, seasonality and the available space.

  3. 03

    We configure the Micro Market

    Format, equipment and assortment matched to your hotel profile.

  4. 04

    Chill&Bite operates it

    Restocking, assortment, maintenance and quality control.

  5. 05

    Guests serve themselves

    Self-service and self-checkout, available 24/7 where the hotel allows access.

  6. 06

    Commercial model by agreement

    Terms apply as individually agreed between the parties.

Scope, equipment and the operating model are confirmed after a visit to the specific location.

Value for the hotel

A new guest service without new operational weight

The Micro Market works when reception is busy, the kitchen is closed and staff are needed elsewhere.

24/7 convenience where access allows

Guests can shop at any hour where the hotel allows access to the market.

An additional commercial opportunity

A new revenue line in space that generates nothing today.

No permanent cashier

The Micro Market operates without the need for a permanent cashier or retail attendant.

Modern hospitality

Self-service that guests already know from city and airport formats.

Flexible assortment

The product mix adapts to the season and your guest profile.

Operational support

Chill&Bite is responsible for restocking, rotation and upkeep.

Decisions based on data

Consumption data supports the Chill&Bite team when planning the assortment.

Value for the guest

The moments where a Micro Market makes the difference

Real situations from the daily life of a mountain hotel.

Late arrival

A guest checks in at 23:40 and can still have dinner.

After skiing

A quick drink and a snack straight off the slope.

Early departure

Coffee and something to eat before breakfast service opens.

Late-night hunger

Something to eat without leaving the hotel.

Forgotten essentials

The small items that are always missing when travelling.

Outside restaurant hours

A drink or a meal when the kitchen is closed.

Assortment

Product categories

A mix selected for your hotel profile and the season.

Drinks

Water, soft drinks, coffee and refreshments.

Snacks

Savoury and sweet products for a quick bite.

Ready meals

Sandwiches, salads and dishes ready to eat.

Healthy & protein

Protein and lighter options for active guests.

Personal care

Basic personal care products.

Travel essentials

Practical small items for travelling guests.

The exact products are finalised after the location and guest profile have been assessed.

Commercial model

A commercial model matched to your hotel's potential

Every Micro Market is built around the specific location, guest flow, seasonality, available space and the configuration required.

After a free site assessment, Chill&Bite proposes a suitable commercial model and terms for that specific location.

No commitment required.

Free assessment

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Fill in the basics about your hotel. We will review the details and come back to you about the right format and the next steps.

A rough idea of the shared-area footprint that could be allocated.

Common questions

What is a hotel Micro Market?

A dedicated self-service food and drink space for guests, with cashless payment and no need for a permanent cashier or on-site attendant.

Who builds and operates it?

Chill&Bite does. We build it, stock it and service it; the hotel provides the space.

Is it available around the clock?

Where the hotel allows access, guests can shop at any hour — including late arrivals and early departures.

Does it need extra staff?

A Micro Market operates without the need for a permanent cashier or on-site attendant. Under the standard managed-service model, reception does not run the space.

Does Chill&Bite work with hotels in Bulgaria?

Yes. Chill&Bite is based in Sofia and also serves hotel locations in other parts of Bulgaria.

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