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TLDR
We analyzed 16 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:
p3 Hotels shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Pre-stay emails and Urgency messaging.
RoomStay shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 16 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Starting Price | From $500/mo | Contact sales |
| Verified Reviews | 16 | 0 |
How each product ranks among Booking Engine 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) | #36 3 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #35 5 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #20 6 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #20 2 reviews | — |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #35 9 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #36 4 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #24 9 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay | #31 3 reviews | — |
By Region
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| Europe ▾ | #17 14 reviews | — |
Choosing between p3 Booking Engine and RoomStay hinges on your hotel’s specific needs for functionality, support, and sophistication. Both platforms aim to boost direct bookings, but p3 Hotels offers a more comprehensive, feature-rich solution backed by a strong review footprint. RoomStay, while less established, touts a seamless guest experience but lacks recent reviews and a broad feature set. So, which platform aligns best with your hotel’s goals?
Both p3 Hotels and RoomStay address the core challenge of increasing direct bookings, but they diverge in scope and maturity. p3 Hotels, with 16 recent reviews and a 4.67/5 rating, offers an extensive feature set with 42 unique functionalities, including loyalty integrations, multi-currency, and advanced reporting. In contrast, RoomStay’s zero reviews and limited data make it less compelling for hoteliers seeking proven performance.
While p3 Hotels touts a high NPS score of 9.44/10 and an onboarding rating of 4.79/5, RoomStay lacks recent user feedback, making its claims harder to validate. Both products aim to deliver a smooth booking process, but p3’s extensive features and positive reviews indicate a more trusted, mature solution. Are you ready to prioritize proven performance over emerging options?
If your hotel needs a flexible, feature-rich booking platform that integrates seamlessly with PMS systems like OPERA, go with p3 Hotels. Its suite of 42 features—like loyalty program integration, multi-lingual support, and automated reporting—serves larger or more complex properties well.
However, if your hotel is small, budget-conscious, or just starting to explore online bookings, RoomStay might seem attractive. Still, given its lack of recent reviews and smaller user base, it’s less advisable for hotels seeking a validated, scalable solution.
For hotels aiming for growth with a proven track record, p3 Hotels provides a more reliable choice. RoomStay’s offering is too untested at this stage to recommend confidently.
p3 Hotels scores a 4.5/5 for ease of use, reflecting its intuitive interface, straightforward onboarding, and positive staff feedback. Reviewers highlight the platform’s user-friendly back-office system and a smooth implementation process, with one noting, “It is very user friendly from a back office perspective but also enhances the customer journey.”
RoomStay, by contrast, has no recent reviews or ratings, making it impossible to evaluate its usability. Its lack of user feedback suggests it may not yet be widely adopted or optimized for ease.
Edge: p3 Hotels.
p3 Hotels offers a vast array of 42 exclusive features not found in RoomStay, including loyalty integration, multi-currency, gift vouchers, and advanced tools like A/B testing and booking abandonment recapture. These capabilities enable your hotel to customize and optimize the booking experience extensively.
RoomStay’s platform, with no unique features listed, appears limited in scope. It only shares two core functionalities with p3 Hotels, which suggests a less flexible toolset.
Edge: p3 Hotels.
p3 Hotels boasts a support rating of 4.59/5, with reviewers praising its quick response times and dedicated account management. One user states, “The staff at P3 are fantastic, always available and easy to get on with,” reflecting a high satisfaction level.
RoomStay’s support and onboarding ratings are unavailable, indicating a lack of recent customer feedback. This absence raises concerns about the level of assistance and reliability, especially for hotels needing ongoing support.
Edge: p3 Hotels.
With 13 verified partners, p3 Hotels offers a broader range of integrations, including key platforms like Triptease, Adyen, and Cendyn. Shared integrations with RoomStay include Stripe and Oracle Hospitality, but p3’s extensive list points to more flexibility.
RoomStay’s 7 verified partners, with fewer exclusive connections, limit options for connecting with other hotel systems or third-party tools.
Edge: p3 Hotels.
p3 Hotels has a substantial review base with 16 recent reviews, averaging 4.67/5, and a high likelihood to recommend score of 94%. Properties across segments, from independent to branded hotels, praise its ease of use and feature set.
RoomStay has no reviews or ratings, so hotel feedback cannot substantiate its performance. Its lack of recent user data makes it less credible as a proven solution.
Edge: p3 Hotels.
p3 Hotels charges a $500 monthly fee, with no implementation or trial costs, indicating a straightforward pricing model suitable for hotels prepared for a subscription investment. No pricing details are available for RoomStay, suggesting it may have a different or custom pricing structure, but the absence of transparent pricing complicates comparison.
Not ideal if you need a simple, low-cost booking solution or if your hotel is small and just starting to explore online bookings.
Not ideal if your hotel requires advanced features, proven support, or a broad integration ecosystem.
p3 Hotels offers a well-established, feature-packed booking engine with high user satisfaction supported by recent, positive reviews. Its extensive functionality and integration options make it a versatile choice for larger or growth-focused hotels.
RoomStay, while promising a seamless booking experience, currently lacks recent reviews and a broad feature set, making it less suitable for hotels seeking a trusted, mature platform.
If your priority is a proven, comprehensive solution with ongoing support, p3 Hotels should be your choice. For budget-conscious or experimental hotels willing to accept a less proven platform, RoomStay might be worth exploring, but caution is advised until further validation.
According to HTR's product database, p3 Booking Engine (by p3 Hotels) and Roomstay share 2 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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| Pre-stay emails |
Showing top differences. 30 more features differ between these products.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. p3 Booking Engine (by p3 Hotels) and Roomstay share many core Booking Engine features, but each has unique capabilities. p3 Booking Engine (by p3 Hotels) offers 13 verified integration partners, while Roomstay offers 7. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. p3 Booking Engine (by p3 Hotels) leads in ease of use at 4.5/5 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.
p3 Booking Engine (by p3 Hotels): No. Roomstay: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Booking Engine 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. p3 Hotels has an HT Score of 0 and RoomStay has 0. 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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