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 123 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:
Lodging System shines .
SkyTouch Technology shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.0/5) , with exclusive features like Housekeeping module and Guest profiles.
Side-by-side ratings based on 123 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 123 verified reviews, Lodging System users most value its , while SkyTouch Technology users highlight user-friendly interface, customer support responsiveness, remote access. 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) ▾ | — | #19 41 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #10 72 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #21 5 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #23 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #18 47 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #22 27 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #10 45 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #22 7 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #7 120 reviews |
| Europe | — | #60 0 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #38 1 reviews |
Choosing between Lodging System by Lodging System and SkyTouch Technology hinges on your hotel’s specific needs and operational priorities. Both products aim to streamline property management, but their approaches, features, and user feedback differ significantly. Lodging System offers a broad set of tools built by industry veterans but lacks recent review data, making it difficult to assess current performance. SkyTouch, meanwhile, is more established with over 119 recent reviews and a clear user rating, making it the more reliable choice today.
The core question is: do you prioritize a more feature-rich, cloud-based PMS with a large user base, or are you looking for a system with a proven track record and recent positive reviews? Let’s examine both options closely.
Lodging System presents a comprehensive platform that combines property management, CRM, POS, and distribution services. It’s designed by travel professionals with over 60 years of combined experience, emphasizing cost-effective tools to boost revenue and streamline operations. SkyTouch, on the other hand, is a cloud-based PMS with a focus on ease of use, detailed reporting, and extensive integrations, built by hoteliers for hoteliers.
Lodging System's reviews are not recent or numerous, making its current performance uncertain. SkyTouch’s 119 reviews in the last six months, with an 89% likelihood of recommendation, provide a more current snapshot of user satisfaction. Do you want a platform with a long history but limited recent feedback, or one actively used and reviewed by hotels today?
If your hotel needs an all-in-one, budget-friendly platform with integrated POS, CRM, and channel distribution, Lodging System might seem appealing—especially if you prefer a vendor with industry experience. However, the lack of recent reviews and limited support evidence make it hard to verify if it remains competitive.
Conversely, if your property values an intuitive, cloud-based system with strong user feedback, detailed reporting, and numerous integrations, SkyTouch is the better pick. Its positives include easy onboarding, a robust feature set (27 unique features), and high hotel ratings—traits that are crucial for most hotels today.
SkyTouch excels in ease of use, with a 4.64/5 rating and many reviews praising its intuitive interface and quick onboarding. Users highlight how new staff can learn the system in less than a day and how remote access supports daily operations effectively.
Lodging System’s user experience is unverified due to no recent reviews, and its interface remains unassessed. With no data indicating ease of use, confidence in Lodging System’s usability is limited.
Edge: SkyTouch Technology.
SkyTouch offers 27 features, including guest profiles, a booking engine, revenue management, channel management, automated night audit, and more—features that Lodging System does not list or appear to offer. Its features support complex operations such as group bookings, real-time reporting, PCI compliance, and multi-lingual support.
Lodging System’s feature set appears limited to core PMS functions, with no unique features listed. Its lack of distinct features and integration options places it at a disadvantage compared to SkyTouch.
Edge: SkyTouch Technology.
SkyTouch’s support rating of 4.5/5 and recent positive reviews underscore its commitment to responsive service. Users praise their professionalism and helpfulness, though some mention delays in resolving long-standing issues. Its 24/7 support and proactive communication are significant advantages.
Lodging System’s support data is unavailable, and no recent reviews hinder assessment. Given the absence of recent feedback, SkyTouch’s support is the safer choice.
Edge: SkyTouch Technology.
SkyTouch boasts 33 verified integrations, including prominent partners like SiteMinder, Impulsify, and Chargerback—extending its flexibility and growth potential. Lodging System has no listed verified partners, limiting its compatibility with other systems.
For hotels seeking an open platform that can connect with existing tools and future integrations, SkyTouch’s extensive partner network is a clear advantage.
Edge: SkyTouch Technology.
SkyTouch enjoys an overall rating of 3.5/5 based on 119 recent reviews, with an 89% recommendation rate, indicating strong current user satisfaction. It is particularly favored by boutique hotels, motels, and branded properties, with recent reviews praising its usability and support.
Lodging System’s ratings are unavailable, and no recent reviews mean its current performance remains uncertain. Given the recent feedback favoring SkyTouch, it’s the more trusted option today.
Edge: SkyTouch Technology.
Lodging System’s pricing details are not publicly available, making direct comparison impossible. SkyTouch charges a $600 monthly base fee, with no mention of setup or implementation costs, possibly offering a transparent or straightforward pricing model.
Without Lodging System’s clear pricing, hotels need to inquire directly, but SkyTouch’s known fee simplifies budgeting decisions.
Not ideal if your hotel relies heavily on third-party integrations or needs recent reviews to verify vendor reliability. Also, not suitable if you require a cloud-based, scalable, and modern interface.
Not ideal if your hotel operates in a region where SkyTouch has limited presence, as its market presence is North America only. Also, not suitable if you need highly customizable reporting or have complex group reservation needs that are currently limited.
Lodging System offers a broad scope of tools designed by industry professionals but suffers from a lack of recent review data, making current performance uncertain. It’s well-suited for hotels that want an integrated solution with CRM and POS capabilities at a lower cost, especially if they are comfortable with vendor transparency issues.
SkyTouch, backed by over 119 recent reviews and a high recommendation rate, provides a cloud-based, user-friendly PMS with a strong feature set and extensive integrations. Its current positive reputation and ongoing support make it the smarter choice for most hotels today.
If you want a system with proven recent performance, go with SkyTouch. Its ease of use, detailed reporting, support, and integration capabilities outweigh Lodging System’s lack of recent data.
Choose Lodging System if your hotel’s primary goal is an all-in-one, budget-friendly platform without requiring the latest reviews. But for confidence, growth potential, and ease of operation, SkyTouch is the clear winner.
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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According to HTR's product database, Lodging System and SkyTouch Technology share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 15 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.
Lodging System
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We are finding great value and payback versus anything else out there on the market, and I have seen them all."
What hoteliers love
Users consistently praise SkyTouch for its intuitive, easy-to-navigate system. Many highlight how quickly new staff members can be trained, thanks to... Users consistently praise SkyTouch for its intuitive, easy-to-navigate system. Many highlight how quickly new staff members can be trained, thanks to the interface's simplicity. This aspect makes SkyTouch particularly well-suited for properties that frequently onboard new employees.
SkyTouch's customer support receives mixed feedback. Many users commend the support team for their professionalism and helpfulness. However, others cr... SkyTouch's customer support receives mixed feedback. Many users commend the support team for their professionalism and helpfulness. However, others criticize the extended waiting times and the fact that long-standing issues remain unresolved despite multiple reports.
SkyTouch's cloud-based system is appreciated for its remote access capability. This allows hotel managers to monitor operations, make rate changes, an... SkyTouch's cloud-based system is appreciated for its remote access capability. This allows hotel managers to monitor operations, make rate changes, and check reports from any location with internet access, which is a significant advantage for multi-property managers.
Where hoteliers push back
While SkyTouch offers a range of features, users report that the system's customizability is limited. Specific areas of concern include the inability... While SkyTouch offers a range of features, users report that the system's customizability is limited. Specific areas of concern include the inability to tailor reports, user interface layouts, and reservation processes to meet unique property needs.
Many users express frustration with SkyTouch due to recurring software bugs and glitches. These issues range from intermittent system crashes and logi... Many users express frustration with SkyTouch due to recurring software bugs and glitches. These issues range from intermittent system crashes and login problems to malfunctioning features like the tape chart and housekeeping modules. Users cite the need for more robust bug fixes and quicker resolutions from the support team.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. Lodging System and SkyTouch Technology share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. Lodging System offers 0 verified integration partners, while SkyTouch Technology offers 33. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. SkyTouch Technology 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.
Lodging System: No. SkyTouch Technology: 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. Lodging System has an HT Score of 0 and SkyTouch Technology has 77. 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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