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We analyzed 400 verified hotelier reviews, compared feature sets, pricing, and real-world case studies to break down where each platform delivers. The right choice depends on your property type and priorities:
Acomos shines , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Guest CRM.
ThinkReservations shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Transactional Emails (booking, folios, etc) and Mobile App.
Side-by-side ratings based on 400 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 5 | 395 |
After analyzing 400 verified reviews, Acomos users most value its , while ThinkReservations users highlight customer support, operational efficiency, data and reporting. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Property Management Systems vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #46 5 reviews | #4 145 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #9 25 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | — | #6 3 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #5 1 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #56 2 reviews | #7 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #60 1 reviews | #7 70 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #55 1 reviews | #7 24 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #47 1 reviews | #11 8 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #1 386 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #33 5 reviews | #57 0 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #32 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #32 0 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can transform your hotel’s operations, guest experience, and revenue. Both Acomos and ThinkReservations aim to streamline your workflows, but they diverge significantly in reputation, features, and support. With recent reviews more heavily favoring ThinkReservations’ usability and support, which product truly meets your hotel’s needs?
Acomos and ThinkReservations both address core PMS functions like booking, guest management, and reporting, but they differ in scope and maturity. Acomos, an older platform founded in 1996, offers basic property management features and boasts a global presence across multiple regions, including Europe and Asia Pacific. ThinkReservations, established in 2012, focuses heavily on North America with a strong emphasis on integration, automation, and guest communication.
While Acomos’s reviews are scarce and somewhat outdated, its few users praise its ease of learning and operation for small hotels and inns. Conversely, ThinkReservations has hundreds of recent reviews reflecting widespread satisfaction, particularly among small and boutique hotels. Its high rating of 4.88/5 and a 97% likelihood to recommend highlight its strong reputation. Do these differences matter for your hotel’s specific needs?
If your hotel needs a modern, intuitive interface with quick onboarding and comprehensive integration with OTAs and guest communication tools, ThinkReservations is the clear choice. Its extensive features like automated messaging, real-time reporting, and revenue management cater well to small to medium-sized properties seeking efficiency and growth.
If your team prioritizes straightforward booking management without advanced automation or guest CRM, and you operate in regions where Acomos’s global reach is advantageous, Acomos might suffice. However, given the limited recent reviews and support concerns, ThinkReservations offers a more reliable, tested solution for most hotels.
ThinkReservations’s UI receives a 4.82/5 rating, reflecting its clean, user-friendly design, and ease of staff onboarding, which is echoed in reviews describing its intuitive tools. The platform’s onboarding scores 4.73/5, with users citing quick, seamless setup that doesn’t require extensive tech knowledge.
Acomos, in contrast, scores a modest 3.5/5 for ease of use, and its onboarding is rated only 2.63/5. Clients mention a steep learning curve and a lack of clarity during initial setup, compounded by limited recent support interactions. Edge: ThinkReservations.
ThinkReservations offers an impressive array of 18 features exclusive to its platform, including centralized user management, automated reminders, online check-in, and mobile app access—features that facilitate smoother operations. Its 16 integrated partners, like Expedia and Airbnb, enhance connectivity and distribution.
Acomos provides only 4 exclusive features, notably revenue management and a guest CRM, but it lacks automation tools and advanced guest communication functions. With only 21 shared features, ThinkReservations clearly offers a broader, more integrated feature set. Edge: ThinkReservations.
ThinkReservations’s support scores of 4.82/5 and recent reviews praising its quick, knowledgeable assistance set a high standard. Many reviews describe support as “fantastically responsive,” with users feeling well-guided through onboarding and issues.
Acomos’s support rating is lower at 3.3/5, with reviewers criticizing unresponsive customer service and unresolved issues, especially in recent feedback. The recent absence of reviews makes it harder to gauge current support quality, but existing data favors ThinkReservations. Edge: ThinkReservations.
ThinkReservations boasts 16 verified integrations, including major OTAs like Expedia, Booking.com, and Airbnb, as well as tools like Triptease and TrustYou. Its diverse partner ecosystem enhances booking reach and operational automation.
Acomos’s limited 2 verified partners—GuestCentric and SiteMinder—restrict distribution options, especially compared to ThinkReservations’ extensive network. This makes ThinkReservations the superior choice for hotels seeking broad connectivity. Edge: ThinkReservations.
ThinkReservations’s recent reviews position it at a 4.88/5 rating, with many small hotels, inns, and boutique properties praising its ease of use, support, and automation capabilities. Its 9.68/5 NPS score underscores strong customer satisfaction.
Acomos’s reviews are sparse, with only a handful, and a wide disparity in ratings—from a perfect 5/5 from one hotel to a 0.5/5 from another upset client. The recent review volume and ratings favor ThinkReservations overwhelmingly. Edge: ThinkReservations.
Acomos does not publicly disclose its pricing structure or whether it offers a trial, making comparison difficult. Its pricing model is likely customized, typical for older or enterprise platforms.
ThinkReservations charges a flat $500 monthly fee, with no implementation or setup fees and no trial period. For small hotels seeking transparency, this straightforward pricing is an advantage.
Not ideal if your hotel values modern interfaces, automation, or extensive OTA connectivity, as Acomos’s feature set lags behind current standards.
Not ideal if your hotel operates in regions outside North America or requires a highly customizable, enterprise-grade PMS with extensive third-party integrations beyond what ThinkReservations offers.
ThinkReservations is a dynamic, feature-rich platform designed for hotels seeking efficiency, automation, and growth. Its recent reviews and high satisfaction ratings confirm it’s a mature, well-supported system ideal for small to boutique hotels aiming to modernize operations.
Acomos, although longstanding and regionally versatile, suffers from limited recent feedback, support concerns, and fewer automation features. It may suit hotels in specific regions or those seeking a basic management tool without needing the latest automation.
If your hotel values recent reviews, support quality, and a broad feature set, ThinkReservations is the safer, smarter choice. It offers proven functionality, extensive integrations, and a highly satisfied user base.
Conversely, if your hotel operates in regions where Acomos’s global reach is key, or you prefer a simpler system without automation, it may still meet your needs—though caution is advised given the limited recent feedback.
For most hotels evaluating modern PMS solutions today, ThinkReservations clearly stands out as the more reliable, feature-rich, and well-supported platform.
Property Management Systems pricing is rarely straightforward. Here is what we know from each vendor's public pricing data. Always request a custom quote for your property size.
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According to HTR's product database, Acomos and ThinkReservations PMS share 21 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 10 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"I became aware of ThinkReservations at a trade show in the US, and I could see right away that it would help Blue Tang Inn streamline our operations, increase our booking and upsel..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"ThinkReservations Digital Registration has streamlined our check in process, making my job so much easier. Being able to ask guests for their ID and credit card ahead of time, agre..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We try to take care of all the needs of our guests so that they have an experience rather than just a stay"
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What hoteliers love
Though already noted as excellent by many, a few reviews express the desire for additional support on weekends to better handle urgent inquiries.
ThinkReservations aids in streamlining operations through digital registration, night audits, and easy management of booking and check-in processes, a... ThinkReservations aids in streamlining operations through digital registration, night audits, and easy management of booking and check-in processes, allowing staff to focus more on guest interactions.
The system offers comprehensive data and reporting features, enabling hoteliers to make informed decisions on pricing, guest satisfaction, and strateg... The system offers comprehensive data and reporting features, enabling hoteliers to make informed decisions on pricing, guest satisfaction, and strategy planning.
Where hoteliers push back
Some reviews highlight issues with the pricing structure, including dissatisfaction with channel manager fees and the high price of features like Thin... Some reviews highlight issues with the pricing structure, including dissatisfaction with channel manager fees and the high price of features like ThinkMessenger.
Mandatory two-step authentication is a point of frustration for some users, who find it burdensome and wish for lower security settings.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Acomos and ThinkReservations PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Acomos offers 2 verified integration partners, while ThinkReservations PMS offers 16. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. ThinkReservations PMS leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 3.5/5. Look for transparent pricing and a trial or demo option. Filter reviews on each product page by property size to hear from hotels like yours.
Acomos: No. ThinkReservations PMS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Property Management Systems vendors offer demos or trials — request one from each to evaluate before committing.
The HT Score is a composite ranking that considers 4 criteria groups and over a dozen variables to help hoteliers objectively compare hotel technology products. Acomos has an HT Score of 0 and ThinkReservations has 89. Here is how the score is calculated.
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How highly do users recommend this product? Ratings Score, Review Volume, Share of Voice, Review Depth, Review Recency, Success Stories ▾ The most heavily weighted factor. Analyzes average satisfaction ratings (likelihood to recommend, ease of use, support, ROI), total review count relative to category peers, review recency (at least 20 reviews in the trailing 6 months), and share of voice across unique hotel clients to detect selection bias. |
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How highly do tech partners recommend this company? Partner Recommendations, Integration Quantity, Integration Quality ▾ Evaluates partner recommendations as expert votes of confidence, the number of verified integrations, and ecosystem quality — the average HT Scores of integration partners. Products with higher-quality integration ecosystems are more likely to deliver a connected tech stack. |
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How customer-centric is this organization? Certified Support, Review Consistency, Profile Completeness ▾ Assesses whether the company has earned HTR Customer Support Certification, maintains consistent review collection over time (an indicator of feedback-driven culture), and keeps product profiles complete with capabilities, screenshots, pricing, and features. |
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How extensive is this company's reach and resourcing? Geographic Reach, Staying Power, Company Resources, Trending Score ▾ Measures global presence (countries and regions served), years in business as a stability proxy, team headcount as a resource proxy, and a trending score based on trailing-twelve-month buyer inquiries, reviews, partner recommendations, and press activity. |
Customer ratings and reviews are by far the most important factor in the HT Score algorithm. HTR does not accept payment for higher rankings. All reviews are verified — only hotel industry practitioners with confirmed affiliations can submit ratings. View full HT Score methodology →
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