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TLDR
We analyzed 374 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:
Hores shines , with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing and Guest CRM.
Stayntouch shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.9/5) , with exclusive features like Centralized Messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 374 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 374 verified reviews, Hores users most value its , while Stayntouch users highlight smooth transition and training, user experience and interface, housekeeping and operational efficiency. 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) ▾ | — | #18 51 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #5 208 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #7 29 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 58 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #6 220 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #6 180 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #3 152 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #14 17 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #4 262 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #12 64 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #21 3 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) is crucial for your hotel’s operational efficiency and guest experience. HoresPlus aims to centralize hotel operations with a focus on administrative control, while Stayntouch emphasizes mobility, ease of use, and scalability. Both solve core reservation, front desk, and housekeeping tasks but diverge significantly in their approach, features, and market presence. So, which platform aligns best with your hotel's needs?
Are you looking for a more established, feature-rich system with a broad integration network, or a highly intuitive, cloud-first solution that prioritizes mobile and multi-property management?
HoresPlus, with over 600 hotels trusting it for 30 years, offers a traditional, comprehensive property management solution that manages reservations, billing, and operations from a single hub. Stayntouch, however, boasts a high review count of 317 recent reviews—most within the last six months—making it the more current and well-supported choice.
HoresPlus is more focused on detailed operational oversight, including native email marketing and employee messaging, whereas Stayntouch emphasizes a cloud-based, mobile-first experience with features like contactless check-in and multi-property management. Which of these core focuses aligns better with your hotel’s strategic priorities?
If your hotel needs a traditional, all-in-one system with robust operational tools and deep integration options, go with HoresPlus. It’s best suited for hotels that favor reliable, long-standing software with a comprehensive feature set, mostly in Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific.
If your hotel values a modern, scalable platform with high ease of use, mobile access, and extensive third-party integrations, choose Stayntouch. It’s particularly strong for boutique hotels, city-center properties, and chains seeking rapid onboarding, superior guest experience, and flexible multi-property management.
For hotels wanting a mature, detailed control system—especially in regions where HoresPlus has a strong footprint—Hores is the safer pick. Conversely, if your focus is on innovation, guest engagement, and cloud-based workflows, Stayntouch is the better choice.
Stayntouch earns a 4.7/5 ease-of-use rating based on 26 recent reviews, with many users praising its intuitive interface and smooth onboarding. Customers highlight its mobile-friendly screens and easy learning curve, making staff adoption straightforward, even for less tech-savvy teams. Users also commend the responsive support network, often citing rapid issue resolution.
HoresPlus, with a 0/5 rating and no recent reviews, offers limited data on ease of use. The lack of recent customer feedback suggests less current support or updates, which could translate into a steeper learning curve or user frustration.
Edge: Stayntouch.
HoresPlus provides five unique features, including native email marketing, guest CRM, gift vouchers, automated reminders, and employee messaging—valuable tools for personalized guest engagement. Stayntouch offers five features exclusive to it, notably automated night audit, cloud-based operation, PCI and SOC2 compliance, and centralized messaging, emphasizing security and flexibility.
Both systems share 44 core features, but Stayntouch’s focus on automation, security, and multi-property management makes it better suited for dynamic, fast-changing environments. HoresPlus’s features cater more to traditional operational control.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch’s support scores 4.68/5 from 26 recent reviews, with users praising its friendly, knowledgeable team and quick resolution times. Customers mention that onboarding is well-managed, and the company maintains consistent updates and improvements.
HoresPlus, with no recent reviews or support ratings available, leaves uncertainty about ongoing customer care and responsiveness. The absence of recent feedback suggests limited current support or less emphasis on customer service.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Stayntouch offers 188 verified partners, including popular solutions like RoomPriceGenie and STAAH, facilitating extensive third-party integrations. HoresPlus has only 7 verified partners, including Bookassist and MyStay, with fewer options for connecting with other hotel systems.
For properties seeking a highly integrated ecosystem and flexible workflows, Stayntouch’s larger network is a significant advantage. HoresPlus’s smaller integration list might limit scalability or customization.
Edge: Stayntouch.
Based on recent reviews, Stayntouch’s 4.56/5 rating reflects high user satisfaction, especially among boutique and city hotels, which rate it 4.51/5 or higher. Hotels in segments like independent properties and small brands give particularly strong scores, citing ease of use and guest management.
HoresPlus, lacking recent reviews and ratings, cannot compete with the current positive feedback that Stayntouch consistently receives, especially from small and mid-sized hotels.
Edge: Stayntouch.
HoresPlus does not publicly disclose its pricing model, which suggests customized quotes based on hotel size and needs. Stayntouch’s base price is $800 per month, with no additional implementation fees, making it transparent and predictable.
The lack of public pricing for HoresPlus means your hotel may need to engage directly for a quote, possibly leading to higher costs or less clarity. Stayntouch’s straightforward pricing allows for easier budgeting and comparison.
Not ideal if your hotel values mobile and contactless guest interactions or rapid scalability.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a heavy, traditional system with extensive back-end operational features not yet prioritized in Stayntouch.
The core difference lies in their approach: HoresPlus focuses on comprehensive, traditional operational management, while Stayntouch emphasizes mobility, guest experience, and scalability. Your choice hinges on your hotel’s strategic priorities—whether operational control or guest engagement.
Choose HoresPlus if your hotel needs detailed, long-established management tools and has a strong regional presence where it’s proven. Opt for Stayntouch if your hotel values an intuitive, cloud-based platform with extensive integrations, rapid onboarding, and a modern guest experience.
In summary, Stayntouch’s higher recent review count, better support scores, and broader integration options make it the more current and supported option. Its ease of use and high hotel ratings further reinforce its suitability for most modern hotels seeking flexible, scalable management solutions.
If your hotel seeks a reliable, traditional PMS with a focus on detailed control, HoresPlus remains a viable choice. But for most hotels looking to innovate and scale efficiently, Stayntouch offers a compelling, well-supported platform that aligns with today’s hospitality demands.
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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These are the features each vendor has configured, organized by feature group — the same data shown in the vendor dashboard. Expand a group to compare features side by side.
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We analyzed 5 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.
"Before leveraging Stayntouch PMS and Owner Relations, much of our old accounting processes were completed manually, including printing and hand-delivering statements to units, and..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"As an independent hotel that runs above 100% occupancy on many nights, the TWA Hotel finds Stayntouch integral to our operations."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Stayntouch receives high praise for its seamless transition and training processes, greatly aided by trainers like David and Julia, who are consistent... Stayntouch receives high praise for its seamless transition and training processes, greatly aided by trainers like David and Julia, who are consistently mentioned for their support and comprehensive guidance. Many reviews highlight the ease of moving from previous systems, an aspect noted particularly for its stress-reduction during onboarding.
The software is largely favored for its intuitive and user-friendly design, supporting efficient training and ease of user adoption, especially for st... The software is largely favored for its intuitive and user-friendly design, supporting efficient training and ease of user adoption, especially for staff with varying technical proficiencies. This contributes significantly to positive front-desk and operational performances.
The housekeeping management features of Stayntouch are frequently highlighted for simplifying room assignments and tracking housekeeping status. This... The housekeeping management features of Stayntouch are frequently highlighted for simplifying room assignments and tracking housekeeping status. This boosts operational efficiency by providing real-time updates that enhance day-to-day workflow.
Where hoteliers push back
While reporting features are appreciated for being comprehensive and aiding in operational oversight, several reviews indicate room for improvement in... While reporting features are appreciated for being comprehensive and aiding in operational oversight, several reviews indicate room for improvement in terms of report customizability and clarity. Challenges in generating detailed reports have been a noted setback for some users.
Some reviews highlight difficulties in managing group bookings and invoicing, noting that certain processes could be more streamlined and intuitive. I... Some reviews highlight difficulties in managing group bookings and invoicing, noting that certain processes could be more streamlined and intuitive. Issues with shifting client accounts and historical data access suggest there's room for feature expansion.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. HoresPlus and Stayntouch share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. HoresPlus offers 7 verified integration partners, while Stayntouch offers 193. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Stayntouch leads in ease of use at 4.7/5 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.
HoresPlus: No. Stayntouch: 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. Hores has an HT Score of 0 and Stayntouch has 91. 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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