LIKE MAGIC vs. Kronos vs. Akia: Which is a Better Fit?

LIKE MAGIC (Check-in)

Pre-Arrival & Check-in

Hotel Website Check-in Portal
Lobby Kiosk
Self Service Checkout
Self Service Checkin
Device Agnostic
Easy Room Selection

Information Collection

Custom Questions
Terms & Conditions Signing
Marketing Communications Opt-in
Pre-regisration info collection
Document & Passport Scanning
ID Verification

Verify a guest's identity for safety and security

Translations

Automatic Translations
Multi-lingual

Payments & Authorization

Registration Card E-signature
Collect Deposits
Payment & Authorizations

Enables guests to pay their stay during the check-in or check-out process, hotel can define if payment is mandatory before completing check-in
ID Verification

Verify a guest's identity for safety and security
PCI Compliant

Mobile Key

Door Lock Integration

Enables Guest to open doors with their own smartphone without downloading an app via the web application

Upgrades & Upselling

Pre-arrival Upselling & Upgrades
Easy Room Selection

Other

PMS Integration

Kronos Time & Attendance

Payroll Options

Direct deposit
Pay by check
Pay by card

Auditing & Accuracy

Exception reporting
Liability reporting for funding requirements
Pre-processing reports

Tax & Compliance

Automated tax reporting
Electronic IRS filing and pay withdrawals
Quarterly online tax statements & W2 preview
New hire reporting

Other

PMS Integration

Akia Contactless Check-In

Pre-Arrival & Check-in

Hotel Website Check-in Portal
Lobby Kiosk
Self Service Checkout
Self Service Checkin
Device Agnostic
Easy Room Selection

Information Collection

Custom Questions
Terms & Conditions Signing
Marketing Communications Opt-in
Pre-regisration info collection
Document & Passport Scanning
ID Verification

Verify a guest's identity for safety and security

Translations

Automatic Translations
Multi-lingual

Payments & Authorization

Registration Card E-signature
Collect Deposits
Payment & Authorizations

Enables guests to pay their stay during the check-in or check-out process, hotel can define if payment is mandatory before completing check-in
ID Verification

Verify a guest's identity for safety and security
PCI Compliant

Mobile Key

Door Lock Integration

Enables Guest to open doors with their own smartphone without downloading an app via the web application

Upgrades & Upselling

Pre-arrival Upselling & Upgrades
Easy Room Selection

Other

PMS Integration

What Customers Are Saying

Most Recent Review

Fast, professional and competent

Projekt Management

Kronos doesn’t have any clients that have vouched for the product

Amazing tool from upselling, online-check-in, tipping, communication.

General Manager from Marco Island (United States of America)

Most Positive Review

Intelligent all-in-one solution for modern hospitality operations

Backoffice Teamleader from Horw (Switzerland)

At Nuvo Suites we love Akia

Marketing coordinator

Most Critical

Great Tech Support!

Marketing Manager

References

LIKE MAGIC doesn’t have any references available

Alexander Mourelatos
General Manager Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort

Yurgen Hohmeyer
Owner Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat