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TLDR
We analyzed 501 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:
myCloud Hospitality PMS shines when it comes to support team — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Guest profiles.
ThinkReservations shines when it comes to customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Shift Planning.
Side-by-side ratings based on 501 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 501 verified reviews, myCloud Hospitality PMS users most value its support team, user-friendliness, integration with otas, while ThinkReservations users highlight customer support, operational efficiency, data and reporting. 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) ▾ | #14 67 reviews | #4 145 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #19 29 reviews | #9 25 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #27 3 reviews | #6 3 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #34 1 reviews | #5 1 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #16 48 reviews | #7 100 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #14 49 reviews | #7 70 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #12 35 reviews | #7 24 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #36 2 reviews | #11 8 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #41 1 reviews | #1 386 reviews |
| Europe | #50 0 reviews | #57 0 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | #7 93 reviews | #32 0 reviews |
| Middle East | #19 1 reviews | #32 0 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can determine your hotel's operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth. Both myCloud Hospitality PMS and ThinkReservations aim to streamline hotel management, but their approaches and strengths vary. Your decision hinges on your hotel’s size, feature needs, and regional focus, so understanding their differences is key.
While myCloud Hospitality PMS offers a broad feature set and regional versatility, ThinkReservations boasts higher review counts and more recent feedback. Which product aligns best with your hotel’s current and future needs?
Both myCloud Hospitality PMS and ThinkReservations address core hotel management challenges—booking, guest management, and revenue optimization. myCloud’s platform emphasizes automation, integrations, and detailed reporting, aiming to serve medium-sized hotels and chains globally with advanced features like multi-currency, PMS modules, and digital guest tools.
ThinkReservations, however, focuses on small to mid-sized hotels, especially B&Bs and independent properties. It simplifies operations with an intuitive interface, strong OTA integration, and a booking engine that emphasizes upselling and direct guest engagement. Which of these strategies suits your hotel’s scale and operational complexity?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, multi-region PMS with extensive integrations, automation, and features like revenue management and guest CRM, myCloud Hospitality PMS is the better choice. It caters well to boutique, resort, and branded properties seeking detailed control and customization.
Conversely, if your hotel is a small, independent operation prioritizing ease of use, rapid onboarding, and robust OTA and channel management at a lower price point, ThinkReservations is preferable. Its high review count and recent positive feedback make it a reliable choice for properties focused on direct bookings and operational simplicity.
Based on ratings, both products are rated highly for ease of use, with myCloud at 4.79/5 and ThinkReservations slightly ahead at 4.82/5. myCloud’s interface is praised for its user-friendliness, with reviews highlighting its smooth learning curve and intuitive navigation, though some users note the absence of a mobile app as a drawback.
ThinkReservations excels in onboarding and daily usability, with many users emphasizing its straightforward setup, rapid training, and minimal staff resistance. Its interface is described as clean and simple, making it accessible even for staff with limited technical skills.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
myCloud Hospitality PMS offers a wide array of 21 exclusive features, including multi-currency support, revenue management, guest CRM, integrated ID scanners, online checkouts, and a guest app—features that are absent from ThinkReservations. It also boasts a total of 38 shared features, providing a highly customizable environment for medium and large hotels.
ThinkReservations, however, includes just one unique feature—shift planning—focused on staff management, and shares 38 features with myCloud, primarily centered around simplified reservation handling, OTA management, and automated messaging. For advanced, hotel-specific needs, myCloud’s feature set is more extensive.
Edge: myCloud Hospitality PMS.
Customer support ratings are nearly identical—myCloud scores 4.83/5, and ThinkReservations 4.82/5—indicating high satisfaction. myCloud users frequently commend their support team for responsiveness and helpfulness, with reviews like, “Whenever we've been stuck, the team has always been available hands-on to assist.”
ThinkReservations customers also report excellent, accessible support, often describing the team as “friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to respond,” especially praising onboarding and ongoing assistance. Both vendors are dedicated to customer success, but the consistent recent reviews favor myCloud slightly for responsiveness.
Edge: myCloud Hospitality PMS.
ThinkReservations has a higher overall score: 89.18/100 compared to myCloud’s 74.06/100, driven by a significantly higher review count (356 vs. 95) and more recent reviews (4 vs. 3 in the past 6 months). Its review scores are also marginally higher—4.88/5 versus 4.81/5—indicating a slightly more positive perception among current users.
In particular, independent and small-scale properties—like B&Bs and inns—rate ThinkReservations higher, with recent reviews emphasizing ease, support, and revenue gains. For larger, more complex hotels, myCloud’s wider feature set is appreciated, but overall, ThinkReservations is rated higher by hoteliers today.
Edge: ThinkReservations.
myCloud Hospitality PMS is priced at $900 per month, with no free trial or tiered pricing, reflecting its focus on mid-sized hotels with more complex needs. It does not offer a freemium model, and its higher price indicates its enterprise-level capabilities.
ThinkReservations costs $500 per month and does not list a trial or freemium option. Its lower price point makes it accessible for smaller properties that want robust channel management, booking, and guest communication tools without large upfront costs.
Not ideal if your hotel is small, budget-focused, or requires a quick, straightforward setup. It’s also less suited for properties that don’t need multi-region support or advanced automation features.
Not ideal if your hotel is large, part of a complex chain, or needs extensive automation or regional customization. Also, it might be limited if you require features like multi-lingual support or revenue management modules.
The core difference lies in their target audience and feature depth. myCloud Hospitality PMS offers a comprehensive platform tailored for medium and large hotels with complex needs, while ThinkReservations provides a simplified, highly rated solution for small to mid-sized properties seeking ease and quick results.
Choose myCloud if your hotel requires advanced automation, detailed customization, and global capabilities. Opt for ThinkReservations if your priority is simplicity, OTA integration, and rapid onboarding at a lower cost.
For properties ready to scale or with complex operations, myCloud’s extensive features and integrations make it the clear choice. However, if your hotel is a small inn or B&B focused on guest experience and operational ease, ThinkReservations is the better fit.
Final recommendation: For the highest recent ratings and review volumes, ThinkReservations is the stronger option. Its 356 reviews and 97% likelihood to recommend reflect a current, satisfied user base, especially for smaller hotels.
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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| Starting Price | From $900/mo | From $500/mo |
According to HTR's product database, myCloud Hospitality PMS and ThinkReservations PMS share 38 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 10 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.
"I became aware of ThinkReservations at a trade show in the US, and I could see right away that it would help Blue Tang Inn streamline our operations, increase our booking and upsel..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"ThinkReservations Digital Registration has streamlined our check in process, making my job so much easier. Being able to ask guests for their ID and credit card ahead of time, agre..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We try to take care of all the needs of our guests so that they have an experience rather than just a stay"
What hoteliers love
Although not a unique feature, the exemplary customer support is a recurring theme. Users consistently praise the responsiveness and helpfulness of th... Although not a unique feature, the exemplary customer support is a recurring theme. Users consistently praise the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, highlighting their role in resolving issues promptly.
Hoteliers consistently praise the intuitive and user-friendly interface of mycloud PMS. This ease of use helps in quick staff training and smooth dail... Hoteliers consistently praise the intuitive and user-friendly interface of mycloud PMS. This ease of use helps in quick staff training and smooth daily operations, making it accessible even for employees without extensive technical knowledge.
Users frequently mention mycloud's seamless integration with online travel agencies like Booking.com, Agoda, and Expedia. This integration streamlines... Users frequently mention mycloud's seamless integration with online travel agencies like Booking.com, Agoda, and Expedia. This integration streamlines the booking process, increases hotel occupancy rates, and simplifies rate management, enhancing revenue opportunities for hoteliers.
Where hoteliers push back
Several reviews highlight the absence of a mobile application as a significant shortcoming. Users express a need for a mobile app to manage operations... Several reviews highlight the absence of a mobile application as a significant shortcoming. Users express a need for a mobile app to manage operations on the go, which they believe would further enhance the system's flexibility and usability.
Some users report occasional slowness in the mycloud PMS, often attributing it to internet connectivity issues. While the cloud-based nature is benefi... Some users report occasional slowness in the mycloud PMS, often attributing it to internet connectivity issues. While the cloud-based nature is beneficial, it also means the system's performance can be affected by network speed.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Though already noted as excellent by many, a few reviews express the desire for additional support on weekends to better handle urgent inquiries.
ThinkReservations aids in streamlining operations through digital registration, night audits, and easy management of booking and check-in processes, a... ThinkReservations aids in streamlining operations through digital registration, night audits, and easy management of booking and check-in processes, allowing staff to focus more on guest interactions.
The system offers comprehensive data and reporting features, enabling hoteliers to make informed decisions on pricing, guest satisfaction, and strateg... The system offers comprehensive data and reporting features, enabling hoteliers to make informed decisions on pricing, guest satisfaction, and strategy planning.
Where hoteliers push back
Some reviews highlight issues with the pricing structure, including dissatisfaction with channel manager fees and the high price of features like Thin... Some reviews highlight issues with the pricing structure, including dissatisfaction with channel manager fees and the high price of features like ThinkMessenger.
Mandatory two-step authentication is a point of frustration for some users, who find it burdensome and wish for lower security settings.
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Unique capabilities
It depends on your requirements. myCloud Hospitality PMS and ThinkReservations PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. myCloud Hospitality PMS offers 29 verified integration partners, while ThinkReservations PMS offers 16. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. myCloud Hospitality PMS leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 4.8/5. 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.
myCloud Hospitality PMS: No. ThinkReservations 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. myCloud Hospitality PMS has an HT Score of 75 and ThinkReservations has 89. 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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