How Stay in London Saves 6 Hours a Week

Executive Summary

Dainius Podolinskis, director of Stay in London, manages over 20 properties in central London. With constant demand fluctuations driven by global events, concerts, and sporting tournaments, manually updating prices was both time-consuming and inefficient. Since switching to PriceLabs, Dainius has automated his pricing operations, saving 6+ hours a week and increasing revenue by up to 30%. The real game-changer? Letting PriceLabs detect and react to event-based demand spikes, so no opportunity is missed.

About Stay in London

Stay in London is a boutique property management company focused on larger, premium properties in the heart of the UK’s capital. With a high-touch approach to both guest experience and client relationships, Dainius runs a lean operation where efficiency and performance go hand-in-hand.

“We’ve grown from just a few units to over 20 listings—and PriceLabs is now a core part of how we manage pricing.”

Dainius Podolinskis shares his journey with PriceLabs and advice for other property managers.

The Challenge: Managing Prices in a City That Never Sleeps

Before PriceLabs, Dainius manually adjusted prices using seasonal templates.

“I used to log in every day, check the bookings, and tweak prices manually. It was extremely time-consuming, and we used to miss many high-demand opportunities.”

In a city like London—with non-stop concerts, sporting events, and international conferences—missing a single demand spike could mean losing hundreds in potential revenue per night.

The Solution: Let PriceLabs Handle Event Detection & Demand Surges

Once Stay in London adopted PriceLabs, Dainius gained the automation he needed—and a powerful pricing advantage during high-demand periods.

“With PriceLabs, we don’t need to track events manually anymore. It automatically adjusts pricing when there’s a spike—whether it’s Beyoncé or Wimbledon.”

Why This Matters:

• London hosts thousands of events every year
• Demand can double overnight for centrally located properties
• PriceLabs detects and adjusts rates accordingly—without any manual work

Key Features That Make a Difference

Event-Aware Dynamic Pricing

PriceLabs’ algorithm tracks local events and adjusts pricing based on demand changes.

“The algorithm picks up on demand increases way before we would’ve noticed manually—and updates our prices to match,” says Dainius

Group-Level Automations

Dainius uses group settings to apply consistent pricing strategies across all 20+ properties. When a new property is onboarded, everything—from minimum stays to orphan gap logic—is applied instantly.

Smart Minimum Stay Rules

• Longer stays required for bookings made 60+ days in advance
• Shorter stays allowed closer to the check-in date
• Thursday-to-Sunday minimum stays to avoid weekend orphan gaps

“We now define weekends as Thursday through Sunday. It fills the calendar better and improves guest flow,” says Dainius

The Results: Time Saved, Revenue Gained

• 6+ hours saved weekly on manual pricing
• Revenue up 10–30%, depending on the property
• Occupancy increased, with 100% fill rates during peak season
• Better control over orphan gaps, fewer lost nights

“Previously, I was spending an hour every day on pricing. Now it’s one hour per week. That time goes back to clients, guests, and the team.”

Dainius’ Tips for Fellow Property Managers

1. Use Group Settings
“Apply consistent logic across your entire portfolio—it saves time and keeps strategy tight.”

2. Think Strategically About Weekends
“Set the weekend based on your market and property—our minimum stay kicks in on Thursday. It prevents wasted Saturdays.”

3. Don’t Ignore the Orphan Gaps
“Let PriceLabs automatically adjust minimum stays to fill midweek gaps and maximize occupancy.”

“If you’re in a city with a lot of events, using PriceLabs isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. It lets us react instantly to demand, fill our calendars, and charge the right price every single night.”
-Dainius Podolinskis, Director, Stay in London