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TLDR
We analyzed 107 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:
Avon Data Systems shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Tablet/Kiosk Check-in and Lobby Kiosk.
roommaster shines when it comes to customer support — especially for brand properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Integrated Payment Terminal & Card Reader and Revenue Management Module.
Side-by-side ratings based on 107 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 107 verified reviews, Avon Data Systems users most value its , while roommaster users highlight customer support, reservation management, centralized data management. 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) ▾ | #50 2 reviews | #30 26 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #51 3 reviews | #13 54 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | — | #31 3 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #32 1 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #55 2 reviews | #22 35 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #40 5 reviews | #34 8 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #51 2 reviews | #24 15 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #27 6 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #58 1 reviews | #10 62 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #31 6 reviews | #29 11 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #27 0 reviews |
Choosing between Rezcontrol PMS by Avon Data Systems and roommaster PMS demands a clear understanding of how each platform addresses your hotel’s core needs. Both systems aim to streamline operations, but they diverge significantly in their approach, regional presence, and feature set. Your decision hinges on assessing their strengths in usability, features, support, and market fit for your property.
Rezcontrol emphasizes simplicity, personalized service, and cloud-based flexibility tailored for a range of hotel types, primarily in Europe. Conversely, roommaster offers a deeply integrated, feature-rich system with extensive reporting and multi-region deployment, favored increasingly in North America and beyond. Which aligns better with your operational priorities?
Rezcontrol is a cloud-managed, all-in-one property management solution designed for hotels seeking an intuitive, straightforward platform. It excels in managing bookings, rates, and guest interactions with a focus on ease of use and customer support, especially in UK markets. Roommaster, however, offers a comprehensive suite with over 270 built-in reports, automation, and integrations, catering more to larger or multi-property hotels seeking detailed operational control.
Rezcontrol’s recent reviews highlight its simplicity and outstanding customer service, with a 97% likelihood to recommend and no recent negative feedback. Roommaster’s reviews, with 83 recent comments, reflect a broader adoption, especially in North America, with a 91% recommendation rate. Both aim to improve hotel operations but with different emphases.
Are you prioritizing ease and personalized support or extensive features and report generation? This fundamental difference frames your choice.
If your hotel needs a cloud-based, easy-to-implement system with an emphasis on guest management and straightforward operations, Rezcontrol might be the better choice. It’s ideal for boutique, limited-service, or luxury hotels that value a transparent fee structure and UK-based support.
If your property requires a highly customizable, feature-rich system with robust reporting, integrations, and multi-property management capabilities—especially if you’re in North America or expanding—roommaster’s extensive module set and proven track record make it the logical pick. Larger hotels or hotel groups benefit from roommaster’s depth of functionality.
In sum, choose Rezcontrol for simplicity and support, and roommaster if you need detailed operational control and scalability.
Rezcontrol scores a perfect 5/5 for ease of use, with glowing reviews about its intuitive interface, straightforward onboarding, and minimal training needs. Users praise its simplicity—"Personalised brilliance"—and find it quick to learn, making staff adoption smooth.
Roommaster, with a 4.22/5 rating, offers a user experience appreciated by seasoned staff. However, some users find it “clunky” and mention that certain workflows could be more streamlined, especially for new users or those managing multiple properties.
Edge: Rezcontrol.
Rezcontrol includes unique features like tablet/kiosk check-in, lobby kiosk, and a housekeeping mobile app, totaling three exclusive functionalities that enhance guest experience and operational flexibility. It manages bookings, rates, and tasks effectively but offers fewer specialized modules.
roommaster boasts 24 features exclusive to its platform, including EPoS, integrated payment terminal, multi-currency support, guest messaging, gift vouchers, and a host of revenue management tools. Its over 270 built-in reports and automation capabilities cater to complex, data-driven hotel management.
Edge: roommaster.
Rezcontrol’s UK-based support is highly rated, with all reviews praising its personal, responsive service. One review states, “Support is flawless, with support staff always ready to help,” reflecting a consistent high satisfaction level.
Roommaster’s support, rated 4.25/5, receives mixed reviews—some praise quick responses, others mention slower help and limited phone support. Yet, clients like Harrison Group report “faster operations and improved financial visibility” thanks to support.
Edge: Rezcontrol.
roommaster offers 56 verified integrations, nearly quadrupling Rezcontrol’s 12. Shared partnerships include major booking engines like SiteMinder and STAAH, alongside channel managers. Unique integrations such as Sage and Volo extend roommaster’s appeal to larger operations.
Rezcontrol’s integrations are fewer but focus on key functionalities like restaurant diaries and gift vouchers, including notable partners like Net Affinity and Bookassist. Its integrations cover essential operational needs but are more limited.
Edge: roommaster.
Rezcontrol’s recent reviews are scarce—no ratings in the last six months—limiting current hotel feedback. Its overall rating is 0, but high scores from a small sample suggest strong satisfaction when used.
roommaster, with 83 recent reviews, achieves a 4.33/5 overall rating, with a 91% likelihood to recommend. Hotels across various segments, especially boutique and resort properties, praise its functionality and support.
Edge: roommaster.
Rezcontrol is priced at $1,000 monthly, with no free tier or trial. Its transparent flat fee covers all features, emphasizing value for hotels of varied sizes.
roommaster costs $500 upfront, with no ongoing monthly fees specified. Its pricing appears competitive but does not include details on support or additional modules, making total costs variable based on needs.
Not ideal if you need extensive reporting, multi-region deployment, or integrated POS systems.
Not ideal if your hotel prefers a lightweight, cloud-only system with minimal setup or regional support in Europe.
Rezcontrol is a straightforward, cloud-based PMS that excels in ease of use, personalized support, and transparent pricing, making it suitable for boutique or luxury hotels. Its limited feature set is best for properties with modest operational needs focused on guest experience.
roommaster, with its extensive features, integrations, and broad market presence, suits larger, multi-property, or data-driven hotels that need deep customization and automation. Its richer module set and global support make it the preferred choice for complex operations.
If your hotel values simplicity and personalized UK support, Rezcontrol is the way to go. For comprehensive operational control and advanced reporting, roommaster is the definitive option.
Your choice depends on your hotel’s size, complexity, and regional focus. Rezcontrol offers a simple, cost-effective solution with high customer satisfaction, especially in Europe, while roommaster provides a feature-heavy platform that supports extensive operational needs, particularly in North America.
Both platforms are capable, but the best fit hinges on your specific requirements for usability, features, integrations, and support. Consider your property’s growth plans and operational preferences to make the most informed decision.
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, Rezcontrol PMS (by Avon Data) and roommaster PMS share 36 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 15 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 4 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.
"From my point of view as an asset manager that has the responsibility to tell the owners about their investment, roommaster gives me all that information. It's easy to report and e..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We’re an independent hotel surrounded by giants, but roomMaster gave us the tools we needed to stand tall alongside them."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
While some users experience excellent customer support, others find inconsistencies. They suggest that improvements in support agent expertise and und... While some users experience excellent customer support, others find inconsistencies. They suggest that improvements in support agent expertise and understanding of user issues are needed for a more satisfying experience.
Reservation handling is noted as a strong point, with users finding RoomMaster user-friendly and effective for managing reservations, including group... Reservation handling is noted as a strong point, with users finding RoomMaster user-friendly and effective for managing reservations, including group bookings. However, some see room for improvement, particularly in handling rooming lists and group check-ins.
RoomMaster's shift from disjointed manual methods to centralized data management is highly praised for reducing errors and improving the reliability o... RoomMaster's shift from disjointed manual methods to centralized data management is highly praised for reducing errors and improving the reliability of hotel operations. Users appreciate having all reservations, guest information, and financial data in one secure platform, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Where hoteliers push back
RoomMaster's report generation, while helpful, is identified as an area needing improvement. Users demand more efficiency and effectiveness in creatin... RoomMaster's report generation, while helpful, is identified as an area needing improvement. Users demand more efficiency and effectiveness in creating and exporting reports, suggesting that enhancements could streamline analysis tasks.
Some users note the need for improvements in user experience, particularly emphasizing the need to eliminate repetitive tasks like frequent logins, wh... Some users note the need for improvements in user experience, particularly emphasizing the need to eliminate repetitive tasks like frequent logins, which can affect the seamlessness of using the software for daily tasks.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Rezcontrol PMS (by Avon Data) and roommaster PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Rezcontrol PMS (by Avon Data) offers 12 verified integration partners, while roommaster PMS offers 56. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Rezcontrol PMS (by Avon Data) leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 vs 4.1/5. 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.
Rezcontrol PMS (by Avon Data): No. roommaster 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. Avon Data Systems has an HT Score of 0 and roommaster has 83. 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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