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TLDR
We analyzed 210 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:
MIWA Lock Co. shines .
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.1/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Payment processing.
Side-by-side ratings based on 210 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 210 verified reviews, MIWA Lock Co. users most value its , while RoomRaccoon users highlight customer success and after-sales support, ease of use and onboarding, ai assistant and chatbot automation. 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) ▾ | — | #10 90 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #17 27 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #14 7 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #19 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #9 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #9 64 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #14 29 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | — | #7 28 reviews |
By Region
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| North America ▾ | — | #24 7 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #5 123 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #31 4 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #31 1 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can significantly impact your hotel's efficiency, revenue, and guest experience. Currently, your team is evaluating MIWA Lock Co. and RoomRaccoon, two solutions offering different levels of functionality and market presence. While MIWA Lock Co. specializes in locks and access control, RoomRaccoon provides a comprehensive PMS with an extensive feature set. So, which one truly addresses your hotel’s operational needs?
Both products aim to streamline hotel operations but serve very different purposes. MIWA Lock Co. focuses solely on keyless entry hardware, while RoomRaccoon offers a full suite of management tools. The key question is whether your hotel needs a hardware solution or an all-in-one management platform.
MIWA Lock Co. is renowned for its door lock solutions, primarily serving hotels that want to enhance security with keyless access. Its offerings are hardware-centric, with no integrated PMS or management features. RoomRaccoon, by contrast, is a cloud-based PMS designed for independent hoteliers seeking a full operational platform—incorporating booking management, channel distribution, and guest communication.
Since MIWA Lock Co. has no recent reviews or user ratings, it’s challenging to assess its current performance or customer satisfaction. RoomRaccoon, however, has over 169 reviews, with recent feedback confirming its strong reputation, especially among small and independent hotels. This stark difference makes RoomRaccoon the more reliable choice for operational management.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
If your hotel needs a robust management system that simplifies reservations, automates guest communications, and boosts revenue, RoomRaccoon is the clear winner. Its extensive feature set—including channel management, booking engine, revenue management, and automation—serves small to mid-sized properties well.
Conversely, MIWA Lock Co. is best suited if your hotel requires advanced access control hardware, such as keyless locks, without the need for integrated management features. For hotels seeking an all-in-one platform to improve operational efficiency, RoomRaccoon is the recommended choice—especially given its high user ratings and recent reviews indicating a positive experience.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon scores 4.74 out of 5 for ease of use, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding process. Hotel staff find it simple to learn and adopt, often mentioning how automation reduces manual work.
MIWA Lock Co., however, has no publicly available ratings or reviews, making it impossible to assess its user experience. Since hardware solutions typically involve installation and integration rather than software usability, this comparison favors RoomRaccoon.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon offers 51 features—including a channel manager, booking engine, revenue management, guest CRM, automated communication, and mobile check-in—making it a comprehensive platform for independent hotels. MIWA Lock Co., by contrast, provides no integrated features or management tools, focusing solely on access hardware.
If your hotel values automation, revenue optimization, and guest management, RoomRaccoon’s features far surpass MIWA Lock Co.’s hardware focus. The platform’s versatility and depth give it a significant advantage for operational control.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon maintains an average support rating of 4.53 out of 5, with recent reviews praising its responsiveness and helpfulness. Users mention that support agents are quick to resolve issues, assisting with onboarding and troubleshooting.
MIWA Lock Co. has no recent or detailed customer support ratings or reviews available. Given the lack of data, and considering that hardware vendors typically offer limited support for installation rather than ongoing management, RoomRaccoon’s support reputation is the stronger choice.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon boasts 88 verified integrations, connecting with payment providers, property systems, and marketing tools, offering broad flexibility. MIWA Lock Co.’s system has no verified integrations, limiting its capacity to connect with hotel management software or other systems.
For hotels seeking an integrated tech environment that can adapt to various operational needs, RoomRaccoon’s extensive partner network makes it the clear winner. Its integrations streamline workflows and reduce manual data entry.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon has a high overall rating of 4.88 out of 5 from 169 reviews, with recent feedback emphasizing ease of use, automation, and increased revenue. Hotels in diverse segments—from boutique to small resorts—commend its impact on operations and guest satisfaction.
MIWA Lock Co. has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to gauge user satisfaction. Given the current data, RoomRaccoon is the more highly-rated and trusted solution among hoteliers.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
MIWA Lock Co. does not publicly disclose pricing; typically, hardware costs are quoted based on specific lock models and installation. RoomRaccoon charges a $1,000 base fee plus a monthly subscription, with no trial period available.
Considering the comprehensive nature of RoomRaccoon’s platform, its pricing reflects the value of integrated tools and support. The hardware pricing for MIWA Lock Co. will depend on your specific needs and installation costs, which may be substantial.
Edge: RoomRaccoon (for clarity in total operational costs)
Not ideal if your hotel needs a management platform or automation tools—MIWA Lock Co. does not provide software features or integrations.
Not ideal if you want a management system or automation features; MIWA Lock Co. is hardware-focused and lacks operational software.
Not ideal if your hotel is large, has complex property management needs, or requires enterprise-level integrations beyond what RoomRaccoon offers.
Not ideal if you're managing a large, multi-property operation needing advanced customization or extensive enterprise features.
MIWA Lock Co. specializes solely in access hardware, offering no management or automation features. It’s suited for hotels that need secure, keyless entry solutions but not for operational management.
RoomRaccoon provides a full, user-friendly PMS with automation, revenue tools, and extensive integrations, making it ideal for small to mid-sized hotels aiming to streamline operations and grow revenue. Its high user ratings and recent reviews reinforce its position as the superior choice for most independent hoteliers.
If your goal is comprehensive management and automation, RoomRaccoon is the recommended solution. MIWA Lock Co. is best if your primary focus is on hardware-based access control.
In summary, for operational efficiency, revenue growth, and guest satisfaction, RoomRaccoon clearly outperforms MIWA Lock Co. in the current hotel management landscape.
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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These are the features each vendor has configured, organized by feature group — the same data shown in the vendor dashboard. Expand a group to compare features side by side.
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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.
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
What hoteliers love
Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. Howeve... Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. However, others report the opposite: slow or non-existent follow-up after setup, unresolved tickets, and poor post-sale care that can create real operational and financial pain.
Users repeatedly say RoomRaccoon is easy to learn and operate, with a clear overview that does not require prior technical knowledge. Training videos... Users repeatedly say RoomRaccoon is easy to learn and operate, with a clear overview that does not require prior technical knowledge. Training videos and guided sessions help teams adopt the platform quickly and put it into daily use with less friction.
RoomRaccoon’s AI additions are seen as promising, with users saying the chatbot still needs training to become more efficient for daily operational ta... RoomRaccoon’s AI additions are seen as promising, with users saying the chatbot still needs training to become more efficient for daily operational tasks. Others praise the AI assistant as a major support tool, indicating automation is becoming a meaningful part of the product’s value.
Where hoteliers push back
Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. Howeve... Several reviews highlight strong, hands-on support from specific customer success staff who arrange training, meetings, and practical guidance. However, others report the opposite: slow or non-existent follow-up after setup, unresolved tickets, and poor post-sale care that can create real operational and financial pain.
Some reviewers mention limitations when managing reservations within the same room category, especially when guests need to be moved from room to room... Some reviewers mention limitations when managing reservations within the same room category, especially when guests need to be moved from room to room. That points to a need for smoother room assignment handling in busy hotels with more complex occupancy patterns.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. MIWA Lock Co. and RoomRaccoon PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. MIWA Lock Co. offers 0 verified integration partners, while RoomRaccoon PMS offers 87. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RoomRaccoon PMS 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.
MIWA Lock Co.: No. RoomRaccoon PMS: 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. MIWA Lock Co. has an HT Score of 0 and RoomRaccoon 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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