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M3 (Accounting)
4.4 (563 REVIEWS)
Sarah, Christian, Michael + 17 more experts recommend M3
Read RecommendationsRanked 2 (out of 43) in Hotel Accounting Software
Hoteliers voted M3 as the #2 Hotel Accounting Software provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards
Learn about the HotelTechAwards rigorous 3-month process to rank the best hotel software in the worldAccounting software and service to power hospitality company performance
89% recommended by 613 hotels
Davidson Hospitality, Hotel Equities, Sage Hospitality & 610 others
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I analyzed all of M3’s product reviews, expert recommendations, features, capabilities, pricing, integrations and more to produce the below summary.
Hoteliers say
M3 Accounting Software is praised for its user-friendly interface and efficient integration with hotel management tasks, enhancing ease of financial operations. It's adept at managing payroll and labor aspects, which is crucial for hotel environments focused on staff efficiency. The software seamlessly imports revenue data from Property Management Systems (PMS), improving invoice accuracy and reducing time spent on manual entries, thus contributing to increased revenue and cost reduction benefits.
Davidson Hospitality, Hotel Equities, Sage Hospitality & 610 others
Read their reviewsWhat Types of Hotels M3 is Popular For
Size
23 | X-Small (1-9 room)
37 | Small (10-49 room)
169 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)
409 | Large (100-499 room)
64 | X-Large (500+ room)
Country
634 | United States
30 | Canada
6 | Bahamas
4 | United Kingdom
3 | Mexico
3 | India
3 | Singapore
2 | Italy
2 | Cayman Islands
1 | United Arab Emirates
1 | New Zealand
1 | Kenya
1 | China
1 | Greece
1 | Malaysia
1 | Denmark
1 | Puerto Rico
Type
504 | Branded Hotels
322 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns
281 | Boutique Hotels
250 | Airport/Conference Hotels
223 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels
180 | Luxury Hotels
161 | Resorts
153 | City Center Hotels
86 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments
39 | Hostels
28 | Motels
22 | Casinos
20 | RV Parks & Campgrounds
12 | Vacation Rentals & Villas
Region
667 | North America
9 | Central America
8 | Europe
8 | Asia Pacific
1 | Oceania
1 | Middle East
1 | Africa
Category
563 | Hotel Accounting Software
269 | Scheduling & Workforce Management
267 | Business Intelligence
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M3's Provided Description:
"Top back-office software for hospitality, offering accounting, BI, and payroll solutions with real-time reports. The module-based financial solution includes automations, forecast and budgeting, intelligent document imaging, and mission-critical reports to help reduce overhead and labor costs. Stay competitive with comprehensive tools designed for your success."
Capabilities
Scalable for growth
Streamlined for efficiency
Tax & Reporting
Tax & Reporting
Customize financial reports to fit your needs, easily manage taxes with preset rates, and automatically print 1099/1096 forms for accurate tax reporting. Import and export various data types to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. These features save time, reduce errors, and provide better control over your tax and reporting processes.
Planning & Management
Planning & Management
Effortlessly set up and lock budgets with key metrics, ensuring consistency across properties. Accurately forecast and compare multiple periods, helping you make informed decisions. Track construction costs with up to three budgets, associating journal entries and vendor invoices for better financial management. Enhance security with customized access groups and roles, providing peace of mind and tailored access for your team.
Automated for your convenience
Automated for your convenience
Effortlessly customize daily reports with automatic PMS importing and rollover. Enjoy a robust, multi-company accounts payable module with partial payment schedules and prepay invoices to minimize errors. Handle multi-currency exchange rates and recurring invoices with ease. Automate images and documents to vendor invoices and journal entries. Benefit from a customizable general ledger and chart of accounts for tailored financial management.
Features
Accounting
Forecasting & Budgeting
Reporting
Compliance & Tax
Data Management & Integration
Available Add-ons & Modules
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Achievements
This vendor's trending score is rising, M3 (Accounting) is the #4 most trending product in the Hotel Accounting Software category (out of 43) and the #103 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum
Learn moreM3 has opened its internal systems to Hotel Tech Report and earned the Verified Support Certification.
Learn more about this achievement in the official press releaseHoteliers voted M3 as the #2 Hotel Accounting Software provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards
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Learn about the criteria required to achieve HotelTechReport's Certificate of ExcellenceHotel Tech Score is a composite ranking comprising of key signals such as: user satisfaction, review quantity, review recency, and vendor submitted information to help buyers better understand their products.
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M3 Case Studies
100+ HOTELS IN 30 DAYS: J&P LEFT QUICKBOOKS BEHIND WITH M3 + INOVA
HOW M3 + CORPAY GAVE YEDLA 32 HOURS BACK EVERY MONTH
The Story of Crescent Hotels & Resorts
GF Hotels & Resorts Leverages M3's Back-Office Systems to Achieve Scale, Visibility, & Reliability for It's Portfolio
Topeka (United States)
M3's Boutique Accounting Services Assist North Star Lodging Management in Back-Office Procedures
Bradenton (United States)
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"We have been able to hand our hotel General Managers a tool to see their labor costs versus their budget on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly basis"
"It is no doubt that M3 is more streamlined, more efficient, and is positively driving our bottom line"
"Insight's ability to integrate with third-party data, such as Smith Travel and brand Guest Satisfaction Scores (GSS), is important because owners want to see more than just the revenue from the day."
"Being able to consolidate information very efficiently has saved countless amounts of work hours."
"Accounting Core is so easy to use; being able to log on and get PnLs and bank reconciliations, setting up users, and having everything in one place is so beneficial."
"If you are in the hotel business, you use M3!"
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Horrible service
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Simple yet Smart!
General Manager from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Terre Haute (United States)
Impeccable Service Techs
General Manager from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Alpharetta (United States)
Financial reporting products are helpful
Finance Controller from 100 to 199 room Airport/Conference Hotel in Brewster (United States)
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General Manager from 100 to 199 room Boutique in Sudbury (Canada)
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General manager from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Oak Grove (United States)
M3 has great customer support
Business Operations Manager from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Rome (United States)
A good database, but it needs some work in a few areas
Accounts Payable Specialist from 200 to 499 room Branded Hotel in Asheville (United States)
Accounting Review of M3
Accounting from 25-49 room Boutique in Mount Vernon (United States)
Expert Q&A and Partner Recommendations
Submit RecommendationWhat does this product or service do well?
M3 offers a complete hospitality-specific accounting software and service solution that equips lodging operators with a clear view of financial and operating performance to make informed, data-based decisions faster.
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What differentiates this product or service from the competition?
M3's accounting software is created specifically for the hotel industry, easy to navigate and use, and is consistently being updated. Our mutual clients appreciate the flexible and customizable reporting, and time-saving data automation afforded by direct integration with their PMS. We've also heard good things about M3's responsive and efficient customer support team.
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Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?
Based on our experience with M3 as integration partners, we can vouch for the engaged and experienced team behind their company and product. M3 offers a complete hotel accounting solution that is easy to use, saving a great deal of time and providing hoteliers with a clear view of their business. We recommend checking that M3 integrates with your PMS to automate the process of balancing financial data between your PMS and M3 software for maximum data integrity and efficiency.
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M3 Honored As Bronze Stevie® Award Winner In 2025 American Business Awards®
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M3 and SIB Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Deliver Greater Cost Savings, Efficiency, and Financial Clarity for Hoteliers
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M3 Named Best Finance & Accounting Software and Best Labor Management Software in the 2025 HotelTechAwards
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Energage Named M3 A Winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA
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M3 Announces Two New Executive Team Members
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M3 Named 2023 Most Innovative Cloud-Based Financial Platform 2023 - North America by Innovation in Business
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M3 Named Best Finance & Accounting Software for the 4th Consecutive Year in the 2024 HotelTechAwards
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M3 Unleashes Cutting-Edge, Next-Generation Accounting Platform
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M3 Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2023 American Business Awards®
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M3 Announces Upcoming 2023 Conference Season Attendance
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M3 Named 2022 Best Cloud-Based Financial Platform by Innovation in Business
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M3 Named Best Finance & Accounting Software for 3rd Consecutive Year in the 2023 HotelTechAwards
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GF Hotels & Resorts Leverages M3's Back-Office Systems to Achieve Scale, Visibility, & Reliability for It's Portfolio
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M3 Recognized as Top Employer in Greater Atlanta Area
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M3 Recognized as Company of the Year - Hospitality & Leisure in 2022 American Business Awards®
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M3 Announces Keynote Speaker for 2022 Partners’ Meeting
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M3 Named Best Reporting & Accounting Software in 2022 HotelTechAwards
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