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 215 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:
Great Stay App shines , with exclusive features like Payments and Mobile Checkin.
STAY shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App.
Side-by-side ratings based on 215 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 215 verified reviews, Great Stay App 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) ▾ | — | #9 10 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #38 0 reviews | #4 83 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #2 89 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 24 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #38 0 reviews | #2 77 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #2 88 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #33 0 reviews | #3 91 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #6 7 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #5 27 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #36 0 reviews | #3 112 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #6 3 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #7 2 reviews |
Choosing the right guest app for your hotel can influence guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall revenue. Both Great Stay App and STAY Guest App aim to improve guest communication and service access, but they diverge significantly in scale, features, and customer feedback. Your decision hinges on your hotel’s size, location, and specific needs—are you seeking a robust, internationally proven solution or a more limited, European-focused platform?
While Great Stay App offers a niche, AI-powered communication tool, STAY Guest App provides a comprehensive, widely adopted system with stronger recent reviews and a broader range of features. Which product aligns better with your hotel’s future growth plans?
Great Stay App and STAY Guest App target hotel guest communication but focus differently. Great Stay App emphasizes AI insights, guest engagement, and features like mobile check-in and payments, but it has zero reviews and a minimal presence, limiting confidence. Conversely, STAY Guest App boasts over 200 recent reviews and a 4.83/5 customer support rating, making it a more reliable option for hotels prioritizing proven solutions.
STAY’s extensive integration network and more mature customer base demonstrate its market traction, whereas Great Stay App’s lack of recent feedback and limited regional reach suggest it’s suitable mostly for smaller, Europe-based hotels. Are you willing to risk a less-tested solution, or do you prefer a trusted, well-reviewed platform?
If your hotel needs a proven, scalable guest experience and operational platform with extensive integrations and a large customer base, go with STAY Guest App. It’s ideal for mid-sized to large hotels, chains, and resorts looking to digitize services, reduce queues, and gain data insights. If your hotel prioritizes AI-driven guest feedback and a more boutique, personalized approach, Great Stay App’s niche features might appeal, but its limited market presence makes it less advisable for most.
For hotels seeking a mature solution with measurable results, STAY is the clear winner. For boutique or small properties experimenting with AI, Great Stay may suffice, but its limited reviews and features suggest caution.
STAY Guest App receives a 4.78/5 ease of use rating from over 200 recent reviews, with many users praising its intuitive interface, straightforward CMS, and fast onboarding. Reviewers commonly mention how staff and guests find it simple to navigate and update content, with some noting that it’s "very friendly" and "easy to manage."
Great Stay App, on the other hand, does not have any recent reviews or user ratings, making it impossible to accurately assess its usability. Based on available data, the edge clearly goes to STAY for user-friendly design and implementation ease.
Edge: STAY Guest App
STAY Guest App offers 14 unique features, including robust integrations, real-time updates, and analytics, making it a comprehensive platform. It includes capabilities like chatbots, message routing, and mobile app access, which are absent in Great Stay App. Great Stay App provides only 10 shared features and two exclusive ones—payments and mobile check-in—limiting customization and operational potential.
In contrast, STAY’s broader feature set better supports diverse hotel operations, especially in large chains or resorts. When it comes to feature depth and variety, STAY has a clear advantage.
Edge: STAY Guest App
STAY Guest App earns a 4.83/5 customer support rating from recent reviews, with hoteliers describing their support as "very helpful" and "responsive," especially during onboarding. Posts highlight quick resolutions and proactive assistance, critical for complex implementations across multiple properties.
Great Stay App has no recent reviews or support ratings, leaving its support quality uncertain. Given the available data, STAY’s support is better established and more reliable.
Edge: STAY Guest App
STAY Guest App integrates with 20 verified partners, including major PMS and CRM systems like Hotelkit, Winhotel, and SiteMinder. It also connects with industry giants such as Oracle Hospitality and Mews, ensuring seamless data flow across hotel operations.
Great Stay App’s two verified integrations with RoomRaccoon and RUNNR.ai are limited and less diverse, restricting its adaptability for larger or multi-system hotels. For scalability and flexible tech ecosystems, STAY wins.
Edge: STAY Guest App
With over 200 recent reviews, STAY Guest App maintains an average rating of 3/5, but the NPS score of 9.59/10 indicates strong loyalty among current users. The majority of reviews praise its operational efficiency, ease of use, and support, especially from large hotel chains like NH Hotels and Riu.
Great Stay App's rating remains at 0/5 with no recent feedback, making it impossible to assess hotel satisfaction. Clearly, STAY is the more highly rated and trusted platform among hoteliers.
Edge: STAY Guest App
Great Stay App does not publicly disclose pricing, and it does not offer a free trial or clear payment structure. Its absence of pricing details makes budgeting and comparison difficult.
STAY Guest App charges a $300 monthly fee, with no setup fees or trials, providing transparency. Its straightforward pricing model helps hotels plan financially.
If pricing transparency and predictability matter, STAY has the advantage here.
Great Stay App might suit niche properties with niche needs but lacks the scale and support to serve larger hotels confidently.
STAY is suited for hotels prioritizing operational digitization and measurable results, from luxury resorts to large hotel chains.
The core difference lies in scale and proven performance. STAY Guest App is a mature, widely adopted platform with extensive features, integrations, and high user satisfaction. Great Stay App is an emerging, AI-focused solution with limited reviews and regional presence, primarily suited for boutique properties or pilot projects.
If you need a reliable, scalable platform with proven results, choose STAY. Its extensive reviews, integrations, and support make it the safer, more strategic investment.
Choose Great Stay only if your hotel is small, experimental, and interested in AI insights, accepting the current limited market presence.
In conclusion, STAY Guest App is the clear choice for most hotels aiming for operational excellence and guest satisfaction today. Great Stay App might serve as a niche solution but lacks the confidence and track record to recommend broadly.
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, Great Stay App and STAY Guest App share 10 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. Great Stay App and STAY Guest App share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. Great Stay App offers 2 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. STAY Guest App 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.
Great Stay App: 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. Great Stay App 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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