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 549 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:
HOTELTIME shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (4.9/5) , with exclusive features like Payment processing and Guest CRM.
MIWA Lock Co. shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 549 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 549 verified reviews, HOTELTIME users most value its user interface and learning curve, technical support, reporting and analytics, while MIWA Lock Co. users highlight . 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) ▾ | #5 219 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #3 238 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 46 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #8 7 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #5 239 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #3 241 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #4 143 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #4 49 reviews | — |
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| North America | #52 4 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #2 384 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #5 111 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #1 21 reviews | — |
Choosing between HotelTime PMS by HOTELTIME and MIWA Lock Co. depends on your hotel’s operational priorities. HotelTime offers a comprehensive property management platform, covering reservations, billing, guest engagement, and more, whereas MIWA Lock Co. specializes solely in electronic lock solutions. Both serve different purposes, so your decision hinges on whether you need an all-in-one PMS or a specialized locking system.
HotelTime’s broad feature set and recent review activity position it as the more reliable, well-supported choice for hoteliers seeking management software. MIWA Lock Co., while niche and potentially useful as an add-on, lacks recent reviews and a broader ecosystem. Which solution aligns better with your hotel’s core needs?
HotelTime PMS is designed to streamline hotel operations through reservation management, guest communication, revenue reporting, and integrations with external systems. MIWA Lock Co., in contrast, provides electronic locks designed to improve security and operational efficiency at the property entrance. The core difference lies in scope: HotelTime covers operational workflows, MIWA locks focus on physical security.
HotelTime’s recent reviews (down to 27 in the last six months) and high user ratings (4.83/5) indicate a well-supported platform with active customer feedback. MIWA Lock Co. has no recent reviews or user ratings available, making it difficult to assess current customer satisfaction. Do you need a full management system or just a secure locking solution?
If your hotel requires a comprehensive, integrated property management system that handles reservations, billing, guest profiles, and revenue analytics, go with HotelTime. Its extensive features, over 433 reviews, and high recent ratings make it the clear leader for operational management.
If your primary focus is enhancing physical security with electronic locks, and you’re prepared to supplement your existing management platform, MIWA Lock Co. offers specialized hardware. However, without recent reviews or a broader product ecosystem, its suitability for a full hotel operation is limited. For most hoteliers, HotelTime’s broader scope makes it the better pick.
HotelTime’s user interface is rated 4.66/5, with many reviews emphasizing its intuitive, straightforward layout that simplifies onboarding and daily operations. Users praise its quick learning curve, with support staff assisting during setup to ensure staff adoption.
MIWA Lock Co. has no recent reviews or detailed user feedback available, making it difficult to assess ease of use. Given its niche focus, the hardware is generally considered user-friendly for installation and operation, but without active user ratings, this is less certain.
Edge: HotelTime PMS.
HotelTime offers over 50 unique features, including integrated POS, guest CRM, revenue management tools, online check-in, and automation modules. MIWA Lock Co. provides only electronic lock hardware and related security features, with no software features listed or available in the current data.
HotelTime’s rich feature set supports the entire hotel operation, while MIWA Lock Co.’s offering is limited to physical access control. For a full management solution, HotelTime’s features clearly surpass MIWA Lock Co.
Edge: HotelTime PMS.
HotelTime’s support scores (4.73/5) and 433 reviews indicate a highly responsive and helpful team, with many customers citing quick resolution times and proactive onboarding. Recent testimonials highlight ongoing support that helps hotels maximize the platform’s capabilities.
MIWA Lock Co. has no recent customer support reviews or testimonials available, leaving their support quality unverified. Hardware companies often have support teams, but without current feedback, HotelTime’s support reputation is the stronger.
Edge: HotelTime PMS.
HotelTime integrates with 58 verified partners, including prominent systems like Profitroom, Bookboost, and STR, facilitating a broad ecosystem of external tools. MIWA Lock Co., on the other hand, has no listed or verified integrations, focusing solely on hardware.
The extensive partner network makes HotelTime more adaptable to your existing tech stack. For most hotels, this integration capability is essential, favoring HotelTime.
Edge: HotelTime PMS.
HotelTime’s recent reviews show a 4.83/5 rating from 433 reviews, with many segments like resorts and city center hotels rating it close to perfect. Its overall Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9.26/10 indicates strong customer satisfaction.
MIWA Lock Co. lacks recent reviews or ratings, making comparison impossible. Given the volume and recency of HotelTime’s reviews, it’s clearly favored by hotel operators.
Edge: HotelTime PMS.
HotelTime charges a base fee of $600 per month, with no mention of freemium options or additional charges. MIWA Lock Co. does not publish pricing, as they primarily sell hardware, often requiring custom quotes based on hardware quantity and installation.
For budget planning, HotelTime’s transparent pricing helps, while MIWA Lock Co.’s costs depend on hardware and installation, making a direct comparison challenging. However, HotelTime’s predictable subscription model provides clarity.
Not ideal if your hotel only needs a simple booking engine or a security upgrade.
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Not ideal if your hotel needs a full PMS or integrated guest management system.
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HotelTime PMS and MIWA Lock Co. serve distinctly different functions within hospitality operations. HotelTime provides a full-featured, cloud-based PMS capable of managing reservations, billing, guest profiles, and analytics, making it suitable for hotels seeking operational efficiency. MIWA Lock Co. offers electronic locks that enhance security but lack management capabilities.
Choose HotelTime if you need an all-in-one management platform that streamlines daily operations, improves guest experience, and offers extensive integrations. Opt for MIWA Lock Co. if your focus is on upgrading physical security through electronic locks, especially when integrated with existing systems.
For most hotels looking to optimize their overall operation, HotelTime is the clear, evidence-backed choice. Its recent reviews, high ratings, and comprehensive feature set surpass MIWA Lock Co.’s niche hardware focus, which lacks recent customer feedback and broader ecosystem support.
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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| Starting Price | From $600/mo | — |
According to HTR's product database, HotelTime PMS and MIWA Lock Co. 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.
"We needed to change an on-site system we were using as we wanted to move our operation forward. We achieved that with HotelTime systems. They are reliable, and stable and offer fea..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"In 2018 we were choosing a system for our first completely self-service ART and design hotel. We decided on HotelTime and after 4 years I have to say that the choice was the right..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
While the system’s intuitive interface and ease of learning are generally appreciated, a few users mention initial challenges due to the complexity of... While the system’s intuitive interface and ease of learning are generally appreciated, a few users mention initial challenges due to the complexity of features offered. Overall, once users become familiar with the system, it significantly enhances efficiency and simplifies hotel operations.
While the support team's responsive and helpful nature is appreciated, some reviews suggest that extended hours for technical support would further en... While the support team's responsive and helpful nature is appreciated, some reviews suggest that extended hours for technical support would further enhance user experience, ensuring assistance at all times, especially for international users.
HotelTime's robust reporting features are praised for providing comprehensive data insights into occupancy, revenue, and customer satisfaction. Users... HotelTime's robust reporting features are praised for providing comprehensive data insights into occupancy, revenue, and customer satisfaction. Users appreciate the variety of reports available for management, yet some desire more customization and advanced visualizations within the tool itself to better suit individual hotel needs.
Where hoteliers push back
Some users voice a need for more customizable features, particularly in terms of reporting and interface personalization, which would allow hotels to... Some users voice a need for more customizable features, particularly in terms of reporting and interface personalization, which would allow hotels to better tailor the PMS to their specific operational strategies and guest services.
The automation capabilities in HotelTime, such as invoice processing and reservation management, are frequently mentioned for saving significant time... The automation capabilities in HotelTime, such as invoice processing and reservation management, are frequently mentioned for saving significant time for staff. Users highlight these features as reducing manual workload and minimizing the risk of human error, although they also express a desire for enhanced automation in guest communication and reporting.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. HotelTime PMS and MIWA Lock Co. share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. HotelTime PMS offers 58 verified integration partners, while MIWA Lock Co. offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. HotelTime PMS 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.
HotelTime PMS: No. MIWA Lock Co.: 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. HOTELTIME has an HT Score of 92 and MIWA Lock Co. has 0. 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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