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 209 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:
simplify hospitality shines .
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.1/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 209 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 209 verified reviews, simplify hospitality users most value its , while RoomRaccoon users highlight user interface and experience, all-in-one system, automated emails and documents. 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) ▾ | — | #10 90 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #17 27 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #14 7 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #19 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #9 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #9 64 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #14 29 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #7 28 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #24 7 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 123 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #31 4 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #31 1 reviews |
You’re evaluating two property management systems designed to streamline your hotel operations, but only one has a clear lead in recent reviews and user satisfaction. Front Office Cloud by simplify hospitality offers limited data, with no reviews or ratings, making it difficult to gauge its effectiveness. Conversely, RoomRaccoon PMS has amassed 169 reviews, with recent feedback showing strong satisfaction and a high likelihood to recommend. The decision hinges on the depth of user insights and proven performance.
Both products aim to solve operational chaos—manual reservations, overbookings, and disconnected systems—yet they diverge significantly in market presence and user trust. With RoomRaccoon’s recent reviews demonstrating consistent value, it’s worth considering whether it’s the safer, more tested choice for your hotel.
Front Office Cloud by simplify hospitality seems to address basic front desk functions, but with no available reviews or detailed user feedback, its capabilities remain unverified. RoomRaccoon PMS, however, is extensively reviewed, with 169 comments—most recent reviews within the last six months—highlighting its robust feature set and reliability. Its 4.88/5 overall rating and 94% likelihood to recommend speak loudly about its proven track record.
While simplify hospitality’s product appears to target minimal or basic needs, RoomRaccoon’s comprehensive approach covers reservations, channel management, automated guest communication, and revenue tools. Do you need a platform with proven real-world results? Or are you comfortable with an untested solution?
If your hotel requires an all-in-one platform that integrates booking, channel distribution, automated communication, and revenue management, go with RoomRaccoon. Its extensive feature list (51 unique features) and proven success in small and independent hotels make it suitable for properties seeking efficiency and growth. On the other hand, if your hotel only needs a simple front desk solution and you’re willing to risk unverified performance, Front Office Cloud might suffice—though it’s a gamble given the lack of reviews.
For hoteliers prioritizing reliability, recent user feedback, and a track record of increasing revenue and operational ease, RoomRaccoon is the clear choice. For minimal needs and a willingness to explore unknown options, simplify hospitality’s product may be considered, but it’s a less certain path.
RoomRaccoon’s user interface scores 4.74/5, with reviews praising its intuitive, modern design and ease of onboarding, supported by a high onboarding score of 4.61/5. Users mention that staff find it straightforward to learn, making staff training faster and smoother. Conversely, simplify hospitality’s UI ratings are unavailable, but with no reviews or user feedback, usability remains unverified.
Many hoteliers appreciate RoomRaccoon’s clarity in daily operations—doing bookings, check-ins, and reporting—without confusion. Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon offers 51 features, including a channel manager, revenue management, booking engine, automated guest communication, integrated payments, mobile app, CRM, and advanced reporting. In contrast, simplify hospitality provides no publicly listed features or detailed capabilities, leaving its feature set unknown.
RoomRaccoon’s features are designed for small hotels and independents, enabling automation, revenue optimization, and multi-channel distribution. Its comprehensive tools provide a clear advantage over an unverified, minimal solution. Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s support scores 4.53/5, with reviews describing responsive, friendly service, and helpful onboarding. Users mention that support is generally quick to assist, although some note occasional delays during busy periods. Simplify hospitality offers no available support ratings or reviews, making support quality impossible to assess.
Given recent feedback, RoomRaccoon’s customer service appears reliable and well-rated. Without data, the support quality of simplify hospitality remains unknown. Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon integrates with 88 verified partners, including major OTAs, payment providers, and revenue tools, offering extensive connectivity. Simplify hospitality’s product has no listed integrations or verified partner data, suggesting limited or no API connections.
For hotels relying on diverse tech stacks, RoomRaccoon’s extensive integrations streamline operations and reduce manual work. The lack of integrations from simplify hospitality is a notable drawback. Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon scores an impressive 4.88/5 overall, with recent reviews highlighting its ease of use, automation, and revenue results. Hoteliers across various segments—boutiques, inns, and small hotels—rate it highly with consistent positive feedback. Simplify hospitality’s product has no reviews, so no ratings are available to compare.
Given the recent, detailed reviews and high satisfaction levels, RoomRaccoon’s reputation is clear. The absence of data on simplify hospitality indicates lower confidence in its performance. Edge: RoomRaccoon.
RoomRaccoon’s pricing starts at a $1,000 monthly base fee, with no mention of freemium or trial options. Simplify hospitality provides no pricing data or trial information, making it challenging to evaluate value or affordability.
RoomRaccoon’s pricing may be a barrier for very small properties, but its extensive features justify the cost for many users. Lack of transparent pricing from simplify hospitality limits comparison.
RoomRaccoon’s extensive reviews and recent feedback make it the more trustworthy choice for small to medium hotels. Its 169 reviews, high ratings, and proven feature set demonstrate its capability to improve operations and revenue. Simplify hospitality’s Front Office Cloud offers no review data, leaving its effectiveness unproven.
If your hotel needs a reliable, modern, and integrated PMS, RoomRaccoon is the clear pick. For minimal, basic front desk functions and no interest in automation, simplify hospitality might be considered, but the lack of user feedback diminishes confidence.
In conclusion, for most hotels seeking tangible results, automation, and support, RoomRaccoon stands out as the smarter, safer investment.
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, Front Office Cloud and RoomRaccoon PMS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 39 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.
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
What hoteliers love
Many users find RoomRaccoon's user interface to be intuitive and easy to learn, which simplifies daily operations and onboarding new staff. However, t... Many users find RoomRaccoon's user interface to be intuitive and easy to learn, which simplifies daily operations and onboarding new staff. However, there are suggestions for improvement, especially for mobile and tablet versions of the system to enhance usability further.
RoomRaccoon users praise the all-in-one nature of the platform, which integrates booking engine, channel manager, PMS, and accounting. This consolidat... RoomRaccoon users praise the all-in-one nature of the platform, which integrates booking engine, channel manager, PMS, and accounting. This consolidation helps streamline operations and eliminate the need for multiple software solutions. Many reviews highlight how this feature saves time and makes management easier.
Hoteliers find the automated emails and document features particularly valuable, noting that it saves time and enhances communication with guests. Aut... Hoteliers find the automated emails and document features particularly valuable, noting that it saves time and enhances communication with guests. Automated invoicing and pre/post-stay emails are frequently mentioned benefits. Users also commend the customization options for these automated functionalities.
Where hoteliers push back
While some users appreciate the helpfulness of individual customer support agents, many reviews criticize the availability and responsiveness of RoomR... While some users appreciate the helpfulness of individual customer support agents, many reviews criticize the availability and responsiveness of RoomRaccoon's support team. Long wait times for issue resolution, especially during critical operational periods, are common complaints.
Several reviews point out the limitations in integrating RoomRaccoon with other systems like payment gateways (Stripe, Accounting software), and OTAs.... Several reviews point out the limitations in integrating RoomRaccoon with other systems like payment gateways (Stripe, Accounting software), and OTAs. Users express their desire for more seamless integrations to avoid manual work and additional expenses.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Front Office Cloud and RoomRaccoon PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Front Office Cloud offers 0 verified integration partners, while RoomRaccoon PMS offers 88. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RoomRaccoon PMS leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 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.
Front Office Cloud: No. RoomRaccoon 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. simplify hospitality has an HT Score of 0 and RoomRaccoon has 80. 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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