The project dashboard is a free tool that is only available to verified hoteliers to make adopting new technology easier by streamlining their research and simplifying their communication workflow.
TLDR
We analyzed 194 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:
Crave Interactive shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Payments and Guest Messaging.
DigiValet shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 194 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $1,200/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 194 | 0 |
After analyzing 194 verified reviews, Crave Interactive users most value its ease of use and guest experience, support and maintenance, efficiency in information management, while DigiValet users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among In-Room Hotel Tablets 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) ▾ | #4 30 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #2 62 reviews | #11 0 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #1 75 reviews | #10 0 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #1 16 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 85 reviews | #14 0 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 156 reviews | #13 0 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 49 reviews | #12 0 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #4 6 reviews | #9 0 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | #2 92 reviews | #10 0 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #3 51 reviews | #11 0 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #2 6 reviews | #6 0 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | #2 8 reviews | #7 0 reviews |
Choosing the right in-room hotel tablet system hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and priorities. Crave Interactive and DigiValet both aim to elevate guest experiences and streamline operations, but they serve different market segments and offer distinct features. Your decision should be based on which platform aligns best with your property’s size, guest profile, and operational complexity.
Crave Interactive dominates with a substantial review base and recent positive feedback, making it the more reliable choice based on current data. DigiValet, with no recent reviews or verified scores, remains difficult to evaluate confidently.
Crave Interactive, with a 92.76 HT Score and 147 reviews—one of which was just in the last six months—provides a proven, well-supported solution. DigiValet, despite its global presence and luxury focus, has no recent reviews or score data, making it hard to gauge its current performance.
Both products aim to improve guest satisfaction and streamline hotel services, but Crave’s extensive features and support infrastructure give it a clear edge. DigiValet’s emphasis on high-end automation and control from iPads or smartphones appeals mainly to luxury hotels, yet the lack of updated feedback makes its actual effectiveness uncertain.
Would you prefer a proven, highly-rated platform with recent reviews or a less transparent option targeting luxury segments?
If your hotel needs a versatile, widely adopted digital guest engagement platform with strong support, go with Crave Interactive. Its broad feature set (55 exclusive features), high ratings, and extensive regional presence make it suitable for a variety of hotel types, from boutique to resorts.
On the other hand, if your hotel operates primarily in the luxury segment and values integrated control of in-room amenities via iPads or smartphones, DigiValet might seem appealing. But with no recent reviews and only one verified partner, its reliability and current relevance remain unconfirmed.
In summary:
Crave Interactive’s 4.5/5 ease-of-use rating, combined with a 4.37/5 onboarding score from 147 reviews, indicates a user-friendly experience for both staff and guests. Reviewers consistently mention intuitive interfaces and straightforward setup, easing staff training and guest interactions.
DigiValet offers a simple, device-agnostic control experience, especially suited for luxury hotels with tech-savvy guests. However, without recent reviews, we cannot definitively assess its current ease of use or onboarding effectiveness.
Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave’s platform boasts 55 exclusive features, including digital menus, multi-language support, payment integrations, in-room controls, guest messaging, and upselling tools. These features are designed to cover the entire guest journey and operational needs, offering extensive customization.
DigiValet’s main strength is in-room control and automation, primarily through iPad and smartphone interfaces. Yet, it lacks the breadth of features seen in Crave’s platform, such as integrated payment options, digital marketing, or multi-lingual support.
Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave’s support is highly rated at 4.6/5, with recent positive reviews emphasizing responsiveness and effective assistance. Hotels mention that Crave’s team is diligent, often resolving issues swiftly, which minimizes operational disruptions.
DigiValet has no recent reviews to evaluate support quality. Without current feedback, we cannot confirm if its support infrastructure is as robust or responsive as Crave’s.
Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave offers 17 verified integrations, including notable partners like Oracle Hospitality, Kipsu, and Amadeus, covering property management, point-of-sale, and marketing tools. This extensive partner network facilitates seamless operational workflows.
DigiValet has only one verified partner, Unifocus, limiting its integration scope. For hotels seeking a connected ecosystem, Crave’s broader integration options are a significant advantage.
Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave has a 4.6/5 overall rating, with 147 reviews from diverse hotel segments—including boutique, resorts, and independent hotels—with recent feedback confirming its reliability and guest appeal. Hotels praise its intuitive interface, support, and ability to drive revenue.
DigiValet’s lack of recent reviews or verified scores makes it impossible to compare hotel satisfaction directly. Given the data, Crave’s rating and review count overwhelmingly favor it.
Edge: Crave Interactive.
Crave’s pricing starts at $1,200 per device, with no mention of ongoing fees, implying a straightforward purchase model. DigiValet’s costs are not publicly disclosed, and no trial or demo information is available, making it difficult to compare value for money.
Based on transparency and the ability to evaluate ROI, Crave’s clear pricing structure favors it for most hotels.
Not ideal if your hotel has a very limited budget or prefers a solution with minimal features.
Not ideal if:
Not ideal if your hotel needs broad feature support, extensive integrations, or proven recent performance.
Not ideal if:
Crave Interactive offers a comprehensive, well-supported platform with extensive features, integrations, and recent positive reviews. Its broad regional presence and proven track record make it a safer choice for most hotels.
DigiValet, while focused on luxury and high-end automation, lacks recent validation and a broad feature set, making it less suitable unless your hotel is a high-end property seeking specific control features.
Choose Crave if you want a flexible, reliable, and well-reviewed platform that can grow with your hotel’s needs. Opt for DigiValet only if your property aligns with its niche, but proceed with caution due to the absence of recent feedback.
This comparison reflects current data — Crave’s extensive recent reviews and high ratings make it the clear leader for your hotel’s in-room tablet needs.
In-Room Hotel Tablets 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, Crave Interactive (Tablets) and DigiValet share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 43 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 2 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Crave Tablets have transformed the way we operate at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, significantly improving both our efficiency and the guest experience. With faster response times and pers..."
DigiValet
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Guests find the Crave tablets easy to navigate, improving the overall guest experience with streamlined access to hotel services and info. The intuiti... Guests find the Crave tablets easy to navigate, improving the overall guest experience with streamlined access to hotel services and info. The intuitive design makes interactions seamless, leading to positive guest feedback and increased satisfaction.
Crave’s support team is highly praised for their responsiveness and efficiency, providing diligent assistance throughout setup and continuous operatio... Crave’s support team is highly praised for their responsiveness and efficiency, providing diligent assistance throughout setup and continuous operation. This has ensured a smooth experience for hotel staff and guests.
The tablets centralize information efficiently, giving guests comprehensive access to hotel resources. Though they streamline communication and reduce... The tablets centralize information efficiently, giving guests comprehensive access to hotel resources. Though they streamline communication and reduce resource waste, the backend system is seen as needing improvements for enhanced self-update capability.
Where hoteliers push back
Users appreciate the modern design and reliable functionality; however, the lack of sleep mode and occasional random activation at night have been not... Users appreciate the modern design and reliable functionality; however, the lack of sleep mode and occasional random activation at night have been noted as drawbacks, affecting guest comfort.
The desire for advanced integration, like connecting with other devices or channels for marketing purposes, is a notable theme. Suggestions for improv... The desire for advanced integration, like connecting with other devices or channels for marketing purposes, is a notable theme. Suggestions for improvement include linking tablets with TVs and allowing for personalized guest messaging strategies.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Crave Interactive (Tablets) and DigiValet share many core In-Room Hotel Tablets features, but each has unique capabilities. Crave Interactive (Tablets) offers 17 verified integration partners, while DigiValet offers 1. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Crave Interactive (Tablets) leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 vs 0.0/5. 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.
Crave Interactive (Tablets): No. DigiValet: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most In-Room Hotel Tablets 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. Crave Interactive has an HT Score of 93 and DigiValet has 0. 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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