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TLDR
We analyzed 28 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:
Dgstay shines in ease of use and customer support .
Order Up! shines , with exclusive features like Cross Venue Payment Splitting and Credit Card Payments.
Side-by-side ratings based on 28 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 28 verified reviews, Dgstay users most value its user-friendliness, efficiency and operation, instant updates and support, while Order Up! users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Mobile Ordering & Room Service 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) | #10 1 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #5 16 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #6 8 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #6 3 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #8 7 reviews | — |
| Luxury | #10 3 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #5 19 reviews | — |
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| North America | #8 2 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #2 23 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #7 1 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #5 2 reviews | — |
Choosing between Dgstay by Dgstay and Order Up! hinges on what your hotel needs most in mobile ordering and guest communication. Dgstay is a comprehensive guest communication platform with a focus on streamlining hotel services, while Order Up! centers solely on digital menus and contactless dining. Your decision should consider your hotel’s operational priorities, guest engagement goals, and the specific features offered by each.
Both products aim to enhance the guest experience and improve operational efficiency, but their core functions and support structures differ significantly. Which of these solutions aligns best with your property’s strategic goals?
Dgstay and Order Up! both target mobile ordering, but their scope and focus set them apart. Dgstay provides a full suite of hotel communication tools, digitalizing all guest services—making it ideal for hotels wanting to centralize guest requests and streamline operations. Order Up!, on the other hand, is a specialized digital menu system designed to modernize food and beverage ordering, emphasizing contactless dining.
What matters more: broad guest service management or a specialized dining solution? The answer will determine which platform fits your hotel best.
If your hotel needs a comprehensive guest communication system that integrates multiple hotel services, Dgstay is the clear choice. It boasts a high user rating of 77.87 on the HT industry score, with 27 recent reviews emphasizing ease of use, support, and ROI, making it highly trusted among hoteliers.
If your primary goal is to upgrade your restaurant or F&B outlets with a contactless digital menu to reduce wait times and increase revenue, Order Up! may appeal. However, the lack of reviews and features in recent data makes Dgstay a more reliable choice for overall guest engagement and operational support.
Dgstay’s user experience is highly rated at 4.93 out of 5, with a near-perfect onboarding score of 4.96, highlighting its intuitive design and quick setup. Reviewers praise its simplicity, with many mentioning how staff and guests can easily adapt to the platform, reducing training time. Additionally, the platform supports multiple languages, boosting accessibility across diverse guest demographics.
Order Up!, with no available ratings or reviews, offers a straightforward digital menu experience on guests’ mobile devices. However, without recent user feedback, it’s difficult to assess its ease of use or onboarding process.
Edge: Dgstay.
Dgstay offers 12 shared features, including guest communication, request centralization, and sustainability support. It has no unique features exclusive to itself but excels in providing a broad hotel service platform that enhances operational efficiency.
Order Up! boasts 11 features not found in Dgstay, such as white-label app branding, contactless payment options (Apple Pay, Google Pay), NFC, PMS and POS integrations, delivery services, loyalty program integrations, and tipping options. These features make it highly suitable for F&B-focused outlets but less comprehensive for overall hotel management.
Edge: Order Up!—if you prioritize advanced payment and delivery integrations for F&B.
Dgstay’s reviews highlight exceptional support, with a 4.96 out of 5 rating and comments praising its rapid response, support team responsiveness, and ongoing updates. Users note that the Dgstay team is “very supportive and always there to assist,” which is vital in ensuring smooth hotel operations.
Order Up! provides no recent reviews or ratings regarding customer support, making it hard to evaluate its responsiveness or quality. The lack of feedback leaves Dgstay as the safer option for reliable support.
Edge: Dgstay.
Dgstay integrates with three verified partners, including Oracle Hospitality, hotelkit, and Mews, covering essential hotel management systems. These integrations enable smoother data flow across property management and operational platforms.
Order Up! has only two verified integrations, including RMS and a shared partner with Dgstay (Oracle Hospitality). Its limited integration ecosystem may restrict scalability for larger or more complex properties.
Edge: Dgstay.
Dgstay’s recent reviews and high rating (77.87/100 on HT industry score) reflect strong satisfaction among hoteliers, particularly those in branded, city-center, and larger hotel segments. Its 27 reviews in the last six months, with a 100% likelihood to recommend, showcase recent positive experiences.
Order Up! lacks recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to gauge current customer sentiment. Until more hotelier feedback emerges, Dgstay’s proven track record makes it the more trusted choice.
Edge: Dgstay.
Pricing details for both platforms are unavailable, indicating a likely custom quote based on hotel size and needs. Neither platform offers a freemium or trial option, requiring direct contact for pricing estimates.
Your investment will depend on your hotel’s scope and desired features; Dgstay’s high value ratings suggest its pricing aligns well with its comprehensive service.
Not ideal if:
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Dgstay is a broad hotel guest communication platform that centralizes all service requests, supports environmental goals, and offers excellent support, making it suitable for larger or branded hotels looking for a comprehensive solution. It has a proven track record with recent positive reviews and high user satisfaction.
Order Up! is a specialized digital menu and contactless ordering system with extensive F&B features, ideal for restaurants and resorts focused solely on enhancing dining experiences. However, its limited reviews and absence of recent feedback suggest it’s less proven for hotel-wide use.
Choose Dgstay if you want a reliable, multi-functional guest engagement platform that improves operational workflow. Opt for Order Up! if your hotel’s primary goal is to modernize F&B ordering and maximize revenue from in-house dining outlets.
In conclusion, Dgstay’s extensive recent reviews, high ratings, and broad feature set position it as the more dependable choice for hotels seeking a comprehensive guest communication platform. While Order Up! offers compelling F&B-specific features, its limited recent feedback makes it less suitable as a full hotel solution. Your property’s scale, operational needs, and focus should guide your final decision.
According to HTR's product database, Dgstay and Order Up! share 12 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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What hoteliers love
2ROOMZ is praised for its intuitive, user-friendly design that simplifies operation for both hotel staff and guests. It allows for easy setup, smooth... 2ROOMZ is praised for its intuitive, user-friendly design that simplifies operation for both hotel staff and guests. It allows for easy setup, smooth training, and instant updates, making it an efficient tool in various hotel departments like front desk, housekeeping, and restaurants.
The tool is appreciated for its role in improving operational efficiency and facilitating brand standard compliance. By reducing the need for physical... The tool is appreciated for its role in improving operational efficiency and facilitating brand standard compliance. By reducing the need for physical documentation and centralizing information, it allows staff to focus on delivering better guest experiences.
Users commend the 2ROOMZ team for their responsiveness and quick implementation of updates and support. This feature ensures that any issues or reques... Users commend the 2ROOMZ team for their responsiveness and quick implementation of updates and support. This feature ensures that any issues or requested changes by the hotel staff are addressed immediately, maintaining smooth operations and high service standards.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Dgstay and Order Up! share many core Mobile Ordering & Room Service features, but each has unique capabilities. Dgstay offers 3 verified integration partners, while Order Up! offers 2. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Dgstay leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 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.
Dgstay: No. Order Up!: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Mobile Ordering & Room Service 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. Dgstay has an HT Score of 25 and Order Up! 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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