Built for businesses that already work
Guardians are cafés, hotels, shops, and other local businesses that host bag storage on behalf of The Bag Hotel. If you already have foot traffic and a secure space, you're most of the way there.
Earn from the space you already have
Guardians keep 70% of every booking made at their location. There are no setup fees, no monthly charges, and no minimum booking requirements. Your earnings are paid out regularly and you'll receive a regular statement showing every booking and payment
Four stages, around 7–10 days
Apply
Fill out the application. Tell us about your business, your location, and your available storage space.
Review
We review your application within 2 business days. We may follow up with a few questions.
Onboard
Once approved, we walk you through the Guardian dashboard, booking flow, and drop-off process. Takes about an hour.
Go live
Your location appears on the TBH network. Travelers can find and book with you from day one.
Who can become a Guardian
To become a Guardian your business needs a physical location with regular opening hours, a secure area to hold bags (a back room, a locked cupboard, or equivalent), a staff member able to handle drop-offs and pickups, and a willingness to treat every traveler's belongings with care. Most cafés, hotels, hostels, shops, and co-working spaces qualify. If you're not sure, apply anyway — we'll let you know.
What businesses ask first
How much work is involved for my staff?
Most drop-offs and pickups take under two minutes. Staff check the bag in on the Guardian dashboard, hand over a confirmation code, and log the pickup when the traveler returns. No specialist training required.
What if something goes wrong with a bag?
Every booking includes Bag Protection — disputes are handled by TBH, not by you. You won't be held liable for covered incidents. See the Trust Center for full details.
Can I set my own hours and capacity?
Yes — you control your available hours and how many bags you accept at any one time. To update your availability or pause your listing, just send us a message and we'll make the change promptly.
How and when do I get paid?
Your 70% share is calculated automatically and you'll receive a regular statement showing every booking and payment. Payouts are made on a regular schedule to your nominated account.
Is there a contract or minimum commitment?
here's no minimum commitment. You can pause or leave the network at any time. The Guardian Agreement sets out the full terms — you'll receive it during onboarding.
You belong here
The TBH world is built for people like you — independent, local, and open for business. Whatever space you have, we'll help you make the most of it.
Ready to become a Guardian?
Join the network and start earning from the space you already have.
List your business
Earn extra income by hosting bag storage at your counter. We'll be in touch when we open in your city.
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Founding Guardian — 80/20 commission, locked in for life
Businesses that register interest now are first in line for Founding Guardian status. Founding Guardians earn 80% of every booking — vs the standard 70% — and that rate is permanent. No renegotiation, no expiry.