Question: I need a system that allows customers to book meeting rooms and venues by the hour, with self-service options.

One to consider is Robin. Robin is a full-featured workplace management tool that includes more-advanced meeting room features so people can book rooms in advance or on the fly. It can link to calendars like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and it's got mobile app features, too. Robin is designed to help people collaborate better and to streamline office operations, so it's a good fit for your needs.

Another good option is Myma. Myma is better known for improving the guest experience in tourism, hospitality and experience operations, but it also offers space booking with hourly booking and self-service options. It's highly scalable and customizable, so it can work for lots of businesses. Myma can link to common messaging apps and offers a multichannel chatbot to answer questions and take bookings.

Last, Nimway offers a suite of smart office tools that could work for you. It includes meeting and workspace booking, real-time occupancy information and analytics to optimize space use. Nimway offers mobile and web apps, room panels and dynamic floor plans to help people collaborate and make better use of space. It's designed for a variety of workplace situations, including hybrid and remote work.