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TLDR
We analyzed 215 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:
My Hotel Room (MHR) shines .
STAY shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Guest Messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 215 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 215 verified reviews, My Hotel Room (MHR) users most value its , while STAY users highlight guest experience optimization, mobile and user experience, operational efficiency. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | — | #9 10 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #4 83 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #2 89 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | — | #2 24 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #2 77 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #2 88 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #3 91 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #6 7 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | — | #5 27 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #3 112 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #6 3 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #7 2 reviews |
Choosing between MHR App by My Hotel Room (MHR) and STAY Guest App hinges on your hotel’s priorities. Both products aim to improve guest experiences and streamline operations via mobile apps, but their approaches, features, and market presence differ sharply. MHR offers a simplified control system for guestroom amenities, while STAY provides a comprehensive guest experience platform that encompasses multiple services. Which one will best meet your hotel’s needs?
Both products aim to digitize guest interactions, but STAY’s broader feature set and larger user base make it the more visible choice. The question is whether your hotel needs a straightforward room control app or a full-service guest experience system.
MHR is designed to control guestroom amenities—lights, outlets, TV, and A/C—from a mobile device, emphasizing comfort and automation. STAY, on the other hand, covers a wider range of services, including room service, restaurant reservations, local recommendations, and messaging, offering a full suite of tools to enhance guest engagement.
The core difference lies in scope: MHR focuses on in-room control, while STAY provides a complete guest experience platform. STAY's 206 reviews with a recent 4.66/5 score and 96% likelihood to recommend indicate a broader, more enthusiastic customer base. MHR has no recent reviews or ratings, which limits its credibility and confidence in performance.
Are you looking for a simple, in-room control tool or a holistic guest engagement solution?
If your hotel needs a basic app to let guests manage their room environment—lights, TV, A/C—without complex integrations, MHR might seem appealing. However, with no recent reviews and zero ratings, it’s hard to verify its effectiveness or user satisfaction.
Conversely, if your hotel requires a versatile platform capable of handling reservations, messaging, local recommendations, and mobile checkouts, STAY is the clear leader. Its user base includes over 1,000 hotels across 67 countries, many of which are large chains like NH Hotels and Riu, with an average rating of 3/5 and recent reviews praising operational efficiencies and guest satisfaction.
For properties seeking broad guest service tools, STAY provides proven results at scale. For those needing simple room controls, MHR remains an unverified, less supported option.
STAY’s user interface is highly rated at 4.78/5, with reviews emphasizing its intuitiveness, ease of content management, and rapid onboarding. Support is rated at 4.83/5, with comments highlighting friendly, responsive service and helpful onboarding.
MHR, lacking recent reviews and scores, provides no concrete data on usability or support. Based on STAY’s proven track record, it’s safe to say that its ease of use surpasses MHR’s. Hotels report that staff and guests can quickly adapt without extensive training.
Edge: STAY Guest App.
STAY boasts 14 unique features, including chatbots, automated replies, message routing, guest messaging, room service ordering, local recommendations, a hotel directory, multilingual translations, and mobile checkout. MHR doesn’t list any features beyond basic guest control, with no added functionalities.
The breadth of STAY’s features enables your hotel to digitize multiple guest touchpoints, reducing staff workload and enhancing guest satisfaction. Its extensive integration options, with 20 verified partners like Oracle Hospitality and SiteMinder, also add value.
Edge: STAY Guest App.
STAY’s reviews show a 4.83/5 customer support rating, with hoteliers praising its quick, helpful responses and attentive onboarding. The company's extensive experience with large hotel chains like NH Hotels and Riu backs this up.
MHR offers no recent review data or ratings, making it impossible to assess its support quality. Given STAY’s proven support reputation, it’s the clearer choice for hotels that value responsive, ongoing assistance.
Edge: STAY Guest App.
STAY integrates with 20 verified partners, including PMS, CRM, and booking platforms like SiteMinder, Oracle Hospitality, and Winhotel. MHR reports no verified integrations, limiting its ability to connect with your existing systems.
The extensive integration network of STAY streamlines data flow, minimizes manual work, and enhances overall operational efficiency. The lack of integrations with MHR makes it less flexible and scalable.
Edge: STAY Guest App.
STAY has 206 recent reviews with an average rating of 3/5, reflecting a generally positive reception from a large, diverse hotel base. Its high NPS score of 9.59/10 and 96% likelihood to recommend further attest to its popularity.
MHR has no recent reviews or scores, indicating a lack of verified user feedback. Based on available data, STAY is clearly the more trusted and highly-rated solution.
Edge: STAY Guest App.
MHR offers no publicly available pricing details, suggesting it might not be actively marketed or supported. STAY charges a flat fee of $300 per month, with no implementation or setup fees, making it transparent and predictable.
Given the lack of pricing info for MHR, STAY’s straightforward pricing model provides better value clarity for your budgeting process.
Not ideal if:
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MHR’s focus on in-room control makes it suitable for boutique hotels or properties emphasizing automation of guest comfort. Its simplicity might appeal to hotels with minimal guest service digitalization needs.
STAY, however, offers a broad platform used by leading brands worldwide, delivering a proven track record of improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Its extensive features, integrations, and recent positive reviews position it as the smarter choice for larger or tech-forward hotels.
Choose MHR if you want a basic, single-purpose app for room control, especially if budget is a concern. Opt for STAY if you need a comprehensive guest engagement system that can scale across multiple services and regions.
In summary:
STAY Guest App’s larger user base, recent reviews, and feature set make it the clear leader for hotels wanting a full-service guest experience platform. MHR’s limited customer feedback and narrower scope suggest it’s best suited for properties seeking basic room controls without extensive digital engagement.
Hotel Guest Apps 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, MHR App and STAY Guest App share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 2 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.
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Thanks to STAY, we offer our guests an interaction tool with our staff. We can make real-time decisions with it. This simplifies our staff's duties at the same time. The guest expe..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Implementing STAY contributed to a significant increase in our revenue and customer satisfaction. The app pays for itself. We have seen significant increases in consumption for all..."
What hoteliers love
Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information... Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information and services. Features like real-time updates, mobile service ordering, and the ability to make restaurant reservations reduce wait times and provide convenience.
The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and man... The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and manage content, whether they are hotel staff or guests.
STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front de... STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front desk lines. The tool facilitates sustainable practices by digitizing traditional paper-based services, aiding hotels in their sustainability goals.
Where hoteliers push back
The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more f... The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more flexibility in design and functionality.
Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrati... Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrations streamline data management and help provide a seamless experience for both staff and guests.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. MHR App and STAY Guest App share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. MHR App offers 0 verified integration partners, while STAY Guest App offers 20. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. STAY Guest App leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 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.
MHR App: No. STAY Guest App: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. My Hotel Room (MHR) has an HT Score of 0 and STAY has 47. 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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