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TLDR
We analyzed 172 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:
Huazhu shines .
Cendyn shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.8/5) , with exclusive features like Reporting Dashboard and Guest profiles.
Side-by-side ratings based on 172 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 172 verified reviews, Huazhu users most value its , while Cendyn users highlight support team responsiveness, booking engine ease of use, rate plan management. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Reservations Software vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
| Segment | Huazhu |
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | — | #2 28 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #1 66 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #1 36 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #1 33 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #1 96 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #1 67 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #1 53 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #1 13 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #1 115 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #3 26 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #1 9 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #5 4 reviews |
Choosing between Hub+ by Huazhu and Cendyn CRS hinges on your hotel’s specific needs. Both platforms aim to streamline reservation management, but they differ significantly in features, market presence, and user satisfaction. Your team must assess whether you prioritize ease of use, comprehensive integrations, or global reach.
Hub+ is designed more as a property management solution with limited features, primarily aimed at local or regional properties. Conversely, Cendyn CRS offers a broad suite of advanced tools, extensive integrations, and a strong international footprint. Which aligns better with your hotel’s scale and ambitions?
Hub+ by Huazhu, with zero recent reviews and a rating of 0/5, appears to lack active user feedback, which raises concerns about ongoing support and development. Cendyn CRS, rated 4.47/5 based on 136 reviews, benefits from recent feedback, making it a more reliable choice.
While Hub+ offers no tangible features or recent user testimonials, Cendyn provides 21 unique features, including a booking engine, channel management, and advanced pricing tools. The limited data on Hub+ suggests it may not meet the complex needs of most hotels today. Does your hotel require active support and a feature-rich platform?
If your hotel needs a scalable, feature-rich reservation system with extensive integrations and global reach, go with Cendyn CRS. Its suite includes a booking engine, channel management, metasearch, dynamic pricing, and multi-property management, all supported by a large user base and frequent recent reviews.
If your hotel operates in a localized market with simple reservation needs, and support is less critical, Hub+ might suffice—but note its lack of active reviews and features. For most hotels aiming to grow or optimize revenue, Cendyn’s robust suite and proven track record make it the clear choice.
Cendyn CRS scores highly on ease of use, with a rating of 4.34/5 based on recent reviews from 136 users. Users praise its intuitive booking engine, straightforward rate management, and seamless PMS connectivity. Support and onboarding are rated 4.54/5, with many reviews highlighting prompt, helpful assistance.
Hub+ has no current ratings, reviews, or user feedback, making it impossible to assess its user interface or onboarding process. Given the extensive positive feedback and recent reviews for Cendyn, the edge goes to Cendyn CRS.
Cendyn CRS offers 21 distinct features, including a comprehensive reporting dashboard, booking engine, channel management, metasearch connectivity, dynamic pricing, call center tools, and multi-property management. In contrast, Hub+ provides no known features or add-ons.
The depth and breadth of Cendyn’s features stand out, especially for hotels seeking advanced revenue management, distribution control, and operational connectivity. Without any proven features, Hub+ cannot compete. The clear edge is Cendyn CRS.
Cendyn’s customer support is rated 4.54/5 based on recent reviews, with hoteliers praising its quick responsiveness and attentive service. Reviewers mention the support team’s professionalism and effective issue resolution, which significantly enhances their experience.
Hub+ again has no reviews or support ratings available. In environments where ongoing support matters, Cendyn’s established support infrastructure clearly outperforms the silence surrounding Hub+. Edge: Cendyn CRS.
Cendyn offers integrations with over 1000 distribution partners, including common channels like Duetto and many others such as Priority Software, Visual Matrix PMS, and RoomRaccoon. Hub+ has only one verified partner, significantly limiting its connectivity options.
For hotels relying on a broad, flexible distribution network, Cendyn’s extensive integrations are vital. The clear winner in this category is Cendyn CRS.
Cendyn’s 4.47/5 overall rating, based on 136 recent reviews, indicates strong user satisfaction across diverse property types—ranging from boutique to branded hotels. Hoteliers praise its ease of use, support, and feature set.
Hub+ scores a zero rating with no reviews, making it impossible to determine user satisfaction or performance. Given the current data, Cendyn CRS enjoys the higher and more recent ratings. Edge: Cendyn CRS.
Hub+ does not list any pricing details, which suggests it might be a custom or limited offering, possibly with hidden costs or minimal features. Cendyn CRS’s base price is $700 per month, with no free tier or trial available.
Most hotels will find Cendyn’s transparent pricing straightforward, though it’s an investment. The lack of pricing info for Hub+ complicates comparison, but the value proposition of Cendyn seems justified given its features and support.
Not ideal if your hotel aims for growth, international distribution, or revenue management sophistication, as Hub+ offers no current evidence of advanced features or support.
Not ideal if your hotel operates on a very limited budget or has minimal online booking needs with no plans for expansion.
Cendyn CRS is a feature-rich, globally supported reservation system trusted by many hotels, especially those with complex needs. It offers a broad suite of tools, integrations, and recent positive reviews, making it suitable for hotels aiming to scale or improve operational efficiency.
Hub+ by Huazhu, with no recent reviews or known features, appears limited to small-scale or straightforward reservation management. If support, features, and global reach matter, Cendyn CRS is the clear choice.
Hotels that need a proven, scalable reservation system with extensive integrations should choose Cendyn CRS. Its wide feature set and recent user satisfaction make it an obvious pick for most growing hotels.
If your hotel operates locally with minimal complexity, and you’re willing to accept limited feedback and support, Hub+ might be sufficient—but this is a less certain route. Prioritize platforms with clear, recent reviews and proven capabilities for peace of mind.
According to HTR's product database, Hub+ and Cendyn CRS share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 9 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 1 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.
"Pegasus CRS has ensured that our direct booking channels remain competitive at all times. We create and update all our rate plans first in the CRS and then we distribute these to o..."
What hoteliers love
The support team’s promptness and effectiveness are frequently praised. Users appreciate the quick response times and professional assistance in resol... The support team’s promptness and effectiveness are frequently praised. Users appreciate the quick response times and professional assistance in resolving issues, which enhances their overall experience with the system.
The booking engine by Pegasus is frequently mentioned for its simplicity and user-friendliness, both for hotel staff and guests. Users appreciate how... The booking engine by Pegasus is frequently mentioned for its simplicity and user-friendliness, both for hotel staff and guests. Users appreciate how easy it is to create rate plans, manage reservations, and navigate the system, which significantly streamlines the booking process.
Many reviews note the effectiveness of Pegasus in handling rate plan configuration, offering extensive customizability to suit different hotel needs.... Many reviews note the effectiveness of Pegasus in handling rate plan configuration, offering extensive customizability to suit different hotel needs. This includes deriving rates from existing plans and making bulk updates, which improves revenue management.
Where hoteliers push back
Some users feel that certain aspects of the booking engine and rate management features could benefit from greater customization. Suggestions include... Some users feel that certain aspects of the booking engine and rate management features could benefit from greater customization. Suggestions include more flexibility in layout design and the ability to integrate personalized modifications without extensive support intervention.
Some reviews highlight interface problems, particularly with integration systems like SiteMinder. Users mention the need for regular refreshes and occ... Some reviews highlight interface problems, particularly with integration systems like SiteMinder. Users mention the need for regular refreshes and occasional connectivity disruptions, which lead to inconsistencies in rate and inventory management.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Hub+ and Cendyn CRS share many core Hotel Reservations Software features, but each has unique capabilities. Hub+ offers 1 verified integration partners, while Cendyn CRS offers 116. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Cendyn CRS leads in ease of use at 4.4/5 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.
Hub+: No. Cendyn CRS: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Reservations Software 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. Huazhu has an HT Score of 0 and Cendyn has 88. 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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