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 48 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:
Gourmet Marketing shines in ROI , with exclusive features like Pop-up & Exit Intent Messages.
Reguest shines when it comes to increased sales and efficiency , with exclusive features like Messaging Analytics and Custom Segment Messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 48 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $400/mo | From $900/mo |
| Verified Reviews | 1 | 47 |
After analyzing 48 verified reviews, Gourmet Marketing users most value its , while Reguest users highlight increased sales and efficiency, support and responsiveness, professional and personalized offers. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Direct Booking Tools 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) ▾ | — | #6 16 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #18 1 reviews | #6 26 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #14 0 reviews | #13 1 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #13 0 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #19 1 reviews | #8 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #16 1 reviews | #8 18 reviews |
| Branded / Chain | #17 1 reviews | #13 3 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #12 1 reviews | #6 7 reviews |
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| North America | #10 1 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | — | #4 46 reviews |
Direct Booking Tools 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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| Starting Price | From $400/mo | From $900/mo |
According to HTR's product database, Gourmet Marketing Hotel Metrics and ReGuest share 1 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Many users have noted a significant increase in sales and operational efficiency since integrating Re:Guest. The automation of tasks previously done m... Many users have noted a significant increase in sales and operational efficiency since integrating Re:Guest. The automation of tasks previously done manually has freed up time for staff to focus on other important areas, facilitating a more efficient workflow.
The professional and reliable support team at Re:Guest is frequently lauded for their quick and helpful responses to any issues or questions, which co... The professional and reliable support team at Re:Guest is frequently lauded for their quick and helpful responses to any issues or questions, which contributes significantly to overall user satisfaction.
Re:Guest enhances the professional appearance of offers, making them more appealing to guests. The tool allows for easy and quick offer creation, whic... Re:Guest enhances the professional appearance of offers, making them more appealing to guests. The tool allows for easy and quick offer creation, which can be customized to individual guests, resulting in higher conversion rates and increased revenue.
Where hoteliers push back
While generally well-received, Re:Guest users have noted minor technical and functional issues, particularly around guest chat functionality and the n... While generally well-received, Re:Guest users have noted minor technical and functional issues, particularly around guest chat functionality and the need for more robust personalization options. These issues are promptly addressed by the support team, but they still cause occasional inconvenience.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Gourmet Marketing Hotel Metrics and ReGuest share many core Direct Booking Tools features, but each has unique capabilities. Gourmet Marketing Hotel Metrics offers 4 verified integration partners, while ReGuest offers 20. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Gourmet Marketing Hotel Metrics leads in ease of use at 5.0/5 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.
Gourmet Marketing Hotel Metrics: No. ReGuest: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Direct Booking Tools 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. Gourmet Marketing has an HT Score of 0 and Reguest 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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