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TLDR
We analyzed 118 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:
ROH shines in Ease of Use and Customer Support — especially for airport and conference properties (5.0/5), with exclusive features like Recurring Payments.
roommaster shines in support responsiveness and issue resolution — especially for bed & breakfast properties (4.6/5), with exclusive features like Contactless Payments and 3-D Secure Payments.
Side-by-side ratings based on 118 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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| Verified Reviews | 92 | 26 |
After analyzing 118 verified reviews, ROH users most value its ease of use and client-friendly experience, all-in-one workflow and organization, payment reminders and scheduled follow-ups, while roommaster users highlight support responsiveness and issue resolution, remote access troubleshooting, vendor communication and progress updates. Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Payments Processing Software 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) ▾ | #4 2 reviews | #1 8 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 15 reviews | #3 14 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 26 reviews | #5 1 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 25 reviews | #5 0 reviews |
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| Boutique ▾ | #1 36 reviews | #4 10 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 37 reviews | #4 1 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #2 35 reviews | #4 2 reviews |
| Extended Stay | #3 4 reviews | #5 0 reviews |
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| North America ▾ | #2 68 reviews | #4 21 reviews |
| Europe | #3 1 reviews | #2 2 reviews |
| Asia Pacific | — | #4 0 reviews |
| Middle East | — | #3 0 reviews |
ROH by ROH and roommaster Payments both target hotel payment processing but diverge sharply in usability, feature depth, and integration scope. ROH fits properties prioritizing streamlined contract and payment workflows with automation that reduces manual tasks and improves cash flow visibility. In contrast, roommaster Payments suits hotels needing a deeply integrated PMS payment solution with a broad ecosystem of hospitality partners but contends with system reliability issues.
Both products solve the core hotel challenge of automating payment collection and reconciliation, but ROH emphasizes contract and invoice management alongside payments, while roommaster focuses on embedding payments within PMS operations and dispute resolution.
If your hotel is a luxury, boutique, or resort property that values contract automation, payment reminders, and client-friendly e-signatures, ROH stands out with a 4.9 overall rating across 88 reviews, including 21 in the last six months averaging 4.7. Its 98% recommendation rate and 4.9 ease of use score reflect strong satisfaction among these segments. For a 20-room independent boutique hotel in the US or Europe, ROH’s user-friendly interface and workflow automation reduce front desk workload and improve deposit recovery, as demonstrated by Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton recovering 90% of outstanding invoices in 60 days.
If your property requires deep integration with a PMS and a large partner ecosystem—such as branded hotels or motels operating in North America or South America—roommaster Payments is a solid choice despite a lower overall rating of 4.5 across 26 reviews. Its in-house dispute resolution team and automation reportedly save 4-6 staff hours weekly. However, roommaster’s recent review volume is low (only 3 in the last six months), so its current product quality may be less certain. For hotels concerned with payment posting reliability and system stability, roommaster’s recurring connectivity issues represent a risk, especially during peak occupancy.
ROH scores 4.9/5 for ease of use and onboarding across 88 reviews, with 21 recent reviews maintaining a 4.7 rating. Reviewers highlight ROH’s intuitive interface and client-friendly payment and contract workflows, reducing training needs and manual follow-up. One user calls it “the easiest way to send and receive payments,” praising its organization and few clicks to complete tasks.
roommaster Payments scores 4.2/5 ease of use and 3.9/5 onboarding across 26 reviews, with only 3 recent reviews insufficient for a current rating. Users note frequent system crashes and connection stalls that disrupt payment flows, leading to frustration at the front desk. While support is responsive, these technical issues degrade user experience and slow adoption.
Edge: ROH.
ROH offers 19 hotel-specific payment features, including 9 unique to it: recurring payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, American Express, Discovery, Mastercard, Diners Club acceptance, installment plans, and a multi-processor gateway. These features enable hotels to accept a wide range of payment types and automate scheduled deposits, crucial for groups and events requiring flexible billing.
roommaster Payments provides 13 features, including 3 unique ones: gratuity functions, contactless payments, and 3-D Secure payments. Gratuity functions support hotels with food and beverage operations requiring tip management, while contactless payments address evolving guest preferences. 3-D Secure adds fraud protection.
ROH’s broader payment method acceptance and installment plans directly improve cash flow and reduce manual billing, while roommaster’s gratuity and security features benefit hotels with F&B and high fraud risk. Both share 10 core features such as secure card storage and pre-authorizations.
Edge: ROH.
ROH’s customer support scores 4.9/5 with 88 reviews praising quick, knowledgeable responses and efficient issue resolution. Reviewers appreciate proactive communication and a platform that “helps keep me organized” with “top notch” service.
roommaster Payments scores 4.4/5 across 26 reviews. Users commend support’s responsiveness and remote troubleshooting capabilities that minimize downtime. However, several reviews mention persistent system glitches leading to repeated support cases, which dampens satisfaction.
Edge: ROH.
roommaster Payments has 60 verified integrations, including major hotel systems like Oracle Hospitality, Sage, Volo, GuestCentric, Inntopia, and M3. This extensive ecosystem supports hotels requiring broad connectivity across PMS, revenue management, and guest engagement platforms.
ROH has 2 verified partners—Oracle Hospitality and Stayntouch—focusing on deep integration with select PMS providers. ROH’s limited integration footprint may constrain hotels needing comprehensive system connectivity or existing workflows heavily reliant on multiple vendors.
Edge: roommaster Payments.
ROH commands a 4.9 overall rating from 88 reviews, with 21 recent reviews maintaining a 4.7 score. It performs strongly across luxury hotels (4.9/5 from 50 reviews), boutique hotels (4.9/5, 44 reviews), resorts (4.8/5, 35 reviews), and city center hotels (5/5, 47 reviews). Its recent review volume and high scores indicate current excellence.
roommaster Payments holds a 4.5 average from 26 reviews, with only 3 recent reviews insufficient to confirm current performance. Ratings are lower in branded hotels (4.3/5, 3 reviews) and resorts (4.5/5, 14 reviews). Boutique and limited-service segments rate roommaster slightly lower (4.6/5). The lower volume and recency suggest caution.
Edge: ROH.
ROH pricing starts at $100.00 base price with no freemium tier, monthly flat fee, or per-room charges. There is no implementation fee or trial available. Its pricing model suits hotels preferring a flat, predictable cost.
roommaster Payments starts at $300.00 base price, similarly without freemium, monthly flat, or per-room fees and no implementation fee or trial. The higher base price makes it a more expensive option upfront.
The pricing difference may impact smaller properties or independents looking for cost-effective payment solutions.
Not ideal if…
Not ideal if…
ROH and roommaster Payments address hotel payment processing with fundamentally different approaches. ROH excels as a specialized payment and contracting platform that automates invoicing, reminders, and e-signatures, enhancing cash flow and reducing manual tasks for luxury and boutique hotels. roommaster Payments integrates deeply into PMS environments and offers a broad partner ecosystem, serving hotels relying on tightly coupled property management workflows.
Choose ROH if your property values ease of use (4.9/5), broad payment acceptance including Apple Pay and installment plans, and strong customer support that accelerates collections—as proven by 90% invoice recovery in a Marriott case study.
Choose roommaster Payments if your hotel requires a large integration footprint with 60 partners, features like gratuity and contactless payments, and in-house dispute resolution that reduces chargebacks by up to 40%, but be prepared to manage occasional reliability challenges reported by users.
ROH’s superior ratings and recent review volume recommend it for hotels prioritizing user experience and payment workflow automation. roommaster Payments fits PMS-centric hotels needing extensive integrations and specialized dispute management. The choice hinges on your property’s operational priorities and tolerance for system stability versus integration breadth.
Payments Processing Software 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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Payment Methods
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Hardware
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| Vantiv (Credit Card Processing) | ||
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| Heartland (Credit Card Processing) | ||
| Chase (Credit Card Processing) | ||
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We analyzed 1 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"When we were new to ROH, a change in my finance team left our accounts receivable a mess—over a million dollars past due. I reached out to the ROH team in a panic, and they immedia..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Reviewers repeatedly describe ROH as intuitive and easy for both staff and clients to use, with little training needed. They say that making payments,... Reviewers repeatedly describe ROH as intuitive and easy for both staff and clients to use, with little training needed. They say that making payments, signing documents, and reviewing booking information is straightforward for clients, which improves adoption and helps create a smoother guest experience.
A common theme is that ROH centralizes contracts, invoices, notes, signatures, and payments in one system instead of multiple tools or shared drives.... A common theme is that ROH centralizes contracts, invoices, notes, signatures, and payments in one system instead of multiple tools or shared drives. Users say this improves coordination across sales and service teams, keeps booking details organized, and lowers the risk of items getting lost in the shuffle.
Users frequently mention ROH’s automated reminders and the ability to schedule future payment correspondence as a major time saver. Reviewers say this... Users frequently mention ROH’s automated reminders and the ability to schedule future payment correspondence as a major time saver. Reviewers say this reduces manual chasing of deposits, keeps clients on track with due dates, and helps hotels protect cash flow with less staff effort.
Where hoteliers push back
A meaningful set of reviews calls out missing or incomplete integrations, especially with Delphi, Salesforce, Opera, PMS tools, and FDC. Users want le... A meaningful set of reviews calls out missing or incomplete integrations, especially with Delphi, Salesforce, Opera, PMS tools, and FDC. Users want less duplicate data entry and a real-time sync so ROH can fit more cleanly into existing hotel workflows.
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Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users repeatedly praise Roommaster’s support team for being quick, helpful, and easy to work with when payment or access problems occur. Several revie... Users repeatedly praise Roommaster’s support team for being quick, helpful, and easy to work with when payment or access problems occur. Several reviews note that support can remotely access systems and get hotels back online fast, which reduces downtime and staff effort.
One review notes that remote access to the hotel’s computer was especially helpful because it allowed the issue to be fixed without much staff involve... One review notes that remote access to the hotel’s computer was especially helpful because it allowed the issue to be fixed without much staff involvement. This suggests Roommaster’s support model can reduce on-site disruption when problems are straightforward to diagnose remotely.
Users value being kept informed while fixes are underway, especially when payment issues impact operations. Clear status updates reduce uncertainty fo... Users value being kept informed while fixes are underway, especially when payment issues impact operations. Clear status updates reduce uncertainty for hotel teams and help them manage guest-facing problems more effectively.
Where hoteliers push back
A major theme is that Roommaster sometimes captures or records charges, but the payment does not successfully reach Valpay. Reviewers say this integra... A major theme is that Roommaster sometimes captures or records charges, but the payment does not successfully reach Valpay. Reviewers say this integration gap creates missing payments that require follow-up and correction, adding risk to cash flow and reconciliation.
Roommaster is credited with helping resolve a refund that was not going through, suggesting the platform can be used successfully when issues are fixe... Roommaster is credited with helping resolve a refund that was not going through, suggesting the platform can be used successfully when issues are fixed quickly. The review implies that reliable refund handling matters to hotels because delays can affect guest satisfaction and require staff intervention.
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Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. ROH and roommaster Payments share many core Payments Processing Software features, but each has unique capabilities. ROH offers 2 verified integration partners, while roommaster Payments offers 60. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. ROH leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 vs 4.2/5. 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.
ROH: No. roommaster Payments: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Payments Processing Software 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. ROH has an HT Score of 100 and roommaster has 88. 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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