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 238 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:
Easygoband shines , with exclusive features like Payments.
STAY shines in customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Guest Messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 238 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 238 verified reviews, Easygoband users most value its , while STAY users highlight guest experience optimization, mobile and user experience, operational efficiency. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | #21 2 reviews | #9 10 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #27 2 reviews | #4 83 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #5 13 reviews | #2 89 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #7 6 reviews | #2 24 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #11 14 reviews | #2 77 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #11 16 reviews | #2 88 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #14 7 reviews | #3 91 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #6 7 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #6 15 reviews | #5 27 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #24 1 reviews | #3 112 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #6 3 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #7 2 reviews |
Choosing between Goguest by Easygoband and STAY Guest App hinges on your hotel's priorities for guest engagement, operational efficiency, and integration needs. Both solutions aim to digitize guest services and streamline hotel operations, but they diverge significantly in features, user reviews, and market presence. Your team must evaluate which platform aligns better with your property’s size, target segment, and technological landscape.
Goguest is often praised for its straightforward interface and robust support in Latin America, but it has a limited review base and no recent customer feedback. STAY, on the other hand, boasts a considerable number of recent reviews, high ratings, and proven success in large hotel chains worldwide. Which platform will be a better fit for your unique needs?
Both Goguest and STAY serve the core purpose of enhancing guest experiences through mobile apps, but they approach this goal differently. Goguest offers features like in-room controls, tailored promotions, and detailed reports, emphasizing connectivity and customization. STAY prioritizes a comprehensive guest experience OS that integrates multiple hotel services, reduces queues, and boosts operational efficiency.
While Goguest's reviews and ratings are minimal—22 reviews with no recent feedback—its strengths lie in its notable support for payments and integration with a few key partners. STAY, with 206 reviews and recent feedback, is highly rated (3/5) and excels in reducing wait times, increasing guest satisfaction, and offering extensive integrations. Do you prefer a platform with proven recent success or one still gaining traction?
If your hotel needs a customizable guest app focused on in-room services, tailored promotions, and detailed analytics—especially if you operate in Latin America—Goguest is worth considering. Its ability to integrate with key hotel systems like SIHOT and offer payment functionalities makes it suitable for mid-sized to large resorts and hotel groups.
If you require a comprehensive guest experience platform that reduces queues, streamlines internal operations, and provides a proven track record across 1,000 hotels globally, STAY is the better choice. Its user-friendly interface, extensive integrations, and recent reviews indicating high satisfaction make it ideal for large chains and properties seeking operational efficiency.
Goguest boasts an impressive ease of use rating of 4.82/5, with positive reviews highlighting its intuitive interface and simple onboarding process. Customers mention that adapting to the system has been straightforward, making staff training minimal. However, its limited review count means there's less insight into long-term user experiences.
STAY’s UI scores similarly high at 4.78/5, with reviews emphasizing its straightforward CMS, simple content updates, and guest engagement features. Users appreciate the app's intuitiveness for both staff and guests, with particular praise for its real-time updates and ease of navigation.
Edge: Goguest.
Both platforms share seven core features, including guest messaging, activity booking, and communication tools. Goguest stands out with its unique addition of payment integration, allowing guests to charge services directly to their rooms—a feature only available in Goguest.
STAY offers seven features exclusive to its platform, such as a mobile app, chatbot, automated replies, message routing, mobile checkout, and app download options. Its focus on automation and seamless communication tools makes it particularly suited for properties emphasizing operational streamlining.
Edge: STAY, with its extensive exclusive features supporting automation and guest communication.
Goguest’s support rating is 4.5/5, with reviews indicating a helpful team and strong onboarding. However, some users note limited support channels, and recent feedback is scarce, making it hard to judge long-term support quality.
STAY’s customer support is rated slightly higher at 4.83/5, with reviews praising quick, helpful responses and proactive assistance. Hoteliers mention that STAY’s team has played a key role in successful implementations, especially with large chains. The more recent and numerous reviews favor STAY’s support quality.
Edge: STAY.
Goguest has partnerships with 6 verified providers, including SIHOT, and integrations with key lock brands. Its integration scope is narrower but focused on core hotel systems, mainly in Latin America.
STAY offers 20 verified integrations, including major PMS, CRM, and channel management systems like Hotelkit, Apaleo, and SiteMinder. Its broader integration ecosystem suits larger hotels or chains seeking connectivity across multiple systems.
Edge: STAY.
Goguest has only 22 reviews, with no recent feedback, and a 0/5 overall rating—indicating very limited data and no recent endorsement.
STAY’s 206 reviews, with a 3/5 rating, reflect more recent and consistent feedback, especially from large hotel chains like NH Hotels and Barceló. Hoteliers appreciate its ability to improve operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, making STAY the more trusted option.
Edge: STAY.
Goguest’s pricing starts at $400 for the base plan, with no free tier or trial. There are no monthly flat fees or per-room charges, but the pricing model is straightforward and may suit mid-sized hotels.
STAY’s base price is $300, also without a free tier or trial. Its pricing structure is similar, with no additional fees for implementation or monthly costs, making it a cost-effective option for many hotels.
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Goguest by Easygoband offers a solid, customizable guest app with payment options and strong Latin American support, but it suffers from a limited review base and no recent customer feedback. Its core strengths are in tailored solutions for resorts and properties that operate primarily in Spanish-speaking regions.
STAY, with over 200 recent reviews, excels in supporting large hotel chains with a broad set of features, extensive integrations, and proven results in operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Its high ratings, large global presence, and positive customer testimonials make it the more reliable choice for most hotels today.
If your hotel needs a trusted, highly-rated platform with recent feedback and extensive integrations, STAY should be your pick. However, if customization in Latin America and in-depth analytics are your priorities, Goguest remains a worthy consideration.
Hotel Guest Apps 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, Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) and STAY Guest App share 7 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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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.
"Thanks to STAY, we offer our guests an interaction tool with our staff. We can make real-time decisions with it. This simplifies our staff's duties at the same time. The guest expe..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Implementing STAY contributed to a significant increase in our revenue and customer satisfaction. The app pays for itself. We have seen significant increases in consumption for all..."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information... Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information and services. Features like real-time updates, mobile service ordering, and the ability to make restaurant reservations reduce wait times and provide convenience.
The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and man... The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and manage content, whether they are hotel staff or guests.
STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front de... STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front desk lines. The tool facilitates sustainable practices by digitizing traditional paper-based services, aiding hotels in their sustainability goals.
Where hoteliers push back
The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more f... The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more flexibility in design and functionality.
Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrati... Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrations streamline data management and help provide a seamless experience for both staff and guests.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) and STAY Guest App share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) offers 6 verified integration partners, while STAY Guest App offers 20. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband) leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 4.8/5. 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.
Goguest Hotel Guest App (by Easygoband): No. STAY Guest App: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. Easygoband has an HT Score of 0 and STAY has 47. 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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