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Grok for hospitality

The model from xAI, integrated into X, distinguished by real-time access to live X posts and web data.

Not specifically recommended

Grok isn't on our list for hospitality. It's usable for general work, but first look at the options we recommend for hospitality.

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
GDPR: Caution
QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
1471Elo, independent
Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
7,8
Entry price
$10 / month
Full GDPR check

What Grok does in hospitality

Core tasks in hospitality
Where Grok excels
  • Real-time X/Twitter and web data
  • DeepSearch research agent
  • Strong in coding and factual accuracy
  • Large context window, low API price

Grok raises a specific GDPR concern. There is no EU hosting, and training is switched on by default (opt-out). Less suitable for confidential or regulated data. Weigh this carefully before you use it in hospitality.

Confidentiality and GDPR

GDPR: Caution

Guest data (allergies, payment details, reservation history) is personal data. Use GDPR-compliant systems and do not enter customer lists into a free chatbot.

No EU data residency; data goes to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. X/Grok uses public posts and conversations for training by default, with opt-out. Subject of GDPR investigation by the Irish DPC.

Rule of thumb Use the business variant with a data processing agreement, and keep a human in the loop for decisions that matter.
Caution no EU hosting, and training is on by default (opt-out). Less suitable for confidential or regulated data.

Prices

SuperGrok Lite$10 / monthEntry-level subscription
Free$0Limited use
SuperGrok~$30 / monthGenerous usage
API$2.00 / 1M in$6.00 / 1M out (Grok 4.7, <200K tokens)

Questions about Grok for hospitality

Is Grok suitable for hospitality?
Not specifically. Grok isn't on our list for hospitality; it can be used broadly, but first look at the options we recommend for hospitality. Keep a professional in the loop for every use.
May I put confidential data into Grok?
Guest data (allergies, payment details, reservation history) is personal data. Use GDPR-compliant systems and do not put customer lists into a free chatbot. No EU data residency; data goes to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. X/Grok uses public posts and conversations for training by default, with an opt-out. Subject of a GDPR investigation by the Irish DPC.
How much does Grok cost?
There's SuperGrok Lite ($10 / month), Free ($0), SuperGrok (~$30 / month), API ($2.00 / 1M in). Check current prices on the official site.

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