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TLDR
We analyzed 34 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:
GP Dati Hotel Service shines , with exclusive features like Revenue management module and Mobile App.
Shiji Group shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Guest profiles and Tablet/Kiosk Check-in.
Side-by-side ratings based on 34 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 34 verified reviews, GP Dati Hotel Service users most value its , while Shiji Group users highlight ease of use, support team, implementation. 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) | — | #53 2 reviews |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | — | #31 17 reviews |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | — | #11 13 reviews |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #22 2 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | — | #33 17 reviews |
| Luxury ▾ | — | #24 25 reviews |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | — | #22 19 reviews |
| Extended Stay | — | #45 2 reviews |
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| North America | — | #33 4 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | — | #30 8 reviews |
| Asia Pacific ▾ | — | #14 5 reviews |
| Middle East ▾ | — | #5 14 reviews |
Choosing the right property management system (PMS) can transform your hotel’s operations, guest experience, and revenue management. GP Dati Scrigno by Zucchetti and Shiji Daylight PMS are both designed to streamline hotel management, but they diverge significantly in terms of market presence, features, ease of use, and support. Your decision hinges on your hotel’s size, regional focus, and specific operational needs—so which one aligns best with your goals?
Both systems aim to centralize hotel management, but GP Dati Scrigno emphasizes a single, shared database for all departments, focusing on integrated customer relationship marketing and revenue management. Shiji Daylight PMS, meanwhile, is built with a modern, cloud-native approach, offering extensive automation, detailed reporting, and a broad feature set suitable for hotels of all sizes.
The key difference lies in their market reach and maturity: GP Dati Scrigno has a very limited presence outside Europe and no recent reviews, which diminishes confidence in its current capabilities. Shiji Daylight PMS boasts over 32 reviews, all within the last six months, and a strong positive rating of 74.68, with 90% likelihood to recommend. Given the recent reviews and high ratings, Shiji clearly outperforms in confidence and user satisfaction.
So, if you seek a PMS backed by recent customer feedback and a broad feature set, Shiji is the more reliable choice. Are you ready to explore which system fits your hotel’s profile best?
If your hotel needs a modern, scalable cloud PMS with extensive automation, detailed reporting, and multi-property management, go with Shiji Daylight PMS. Its user-friendly interface and rapid deployment make it ideal for hotels that want quick onboarding and ongoing flexibility.
Conversely, if your hotel primarily operates within Europe and requires a system that tightly integrates revenue management, CRM, and channel management in one platform, GP Dati Scrigno might appeal—though its lack of recent reviews makes its current effectiveness uncertain. Shiji’s proven track record, especially with medium to large hotel groups, makes it the clearer choice for most hoteliers today.
In summary, for most hotels, especially those looking for proven support and extensive features, Shiji dominates. If regional focus and niche integrations are your priority, GP Dati Scrigno could be considered, but limited recent data diminishes confidence.
Shiji Daylight PMS receives a high user rating of 4.63 out of 5 for ease of use, with many reviews emphasizing its intuitive design, helpful training materials, and straightforward task management. Users highlight how quickly new team members can get up to speed thanks to its well-organized interface and comprehensive onboarding.
GP Dati Scrigno, by contrast, holds a zero rating for ease of use, with no recent reviews to gauge its current user experience. Its interface and onboarding quality are unverified, making it impossible to recommend confidently.
Edge: Shiji Daylight PMS.
Shiji Daylight PMS offers a vast array of over 82 features, including guest profiles, multi-lingual support, task management, online check-in/out, integrated CRS, automated reminders, and a robust housekeeping module—far surpassing GP Dati Scrigno’s 7 exclusive features like spa & wellness, channel management, and revenue management modules.
GP Dati Scrigno’s key features are limited, mainly focusing on core management and CRM, but lack the depth and variety found in Shiji’s platform. For a hotel seeking a comprehensive, feature-rich PMS, Shiji’s extensive capabilities are a clear advantage.
Edge: Shiji Daylight PMS.
Shiji Daylight PMS’s support team scores highly at 4.53 out of 5, with reviews praising its responsiveness, professionalism, and 24/7 availability. Many users cite support as a significant factor in their satisfaction, especially during implementation and troubleshooting.
GP Dati Scrigno’s support rating is unknown due to the absence of recent reviews, making it impossible to assess its effectiveness. Given the importance of reliable support in hotel operations, this uncertainty favors Shiji.
Edge: Shiji Daylight PMS.
Shiji Daylight PMS boasts 64 verified integrations, including major partners like Bookboost, Revinate, SiteMinder, and Amadeus. Its API-everything approach allows seamless connection with POS, revenue management, and other hotel systems, streamlining operations across platforms.
GP Dati Scrigno, with only one verified partner, offers minimal integration options. For hotels relying on a rich ecosystem of third-party tools, Shiji’s extensive integrations are a decisive advantage.
Edge: Shiji Daylight PMS.
With 32 reviews, all recent, Shiji Daylight PMS’s average rating of 74.68 out of 100 and a 90% likelihood to recommend demonstrate strong user approval. Hotels of various sizes, including luxury and branded properties, find its features and support highly valuable.
GP Dati Scrigno has no recent reviews or ratings, which weakens confidence. Its lack of recent feedback suggests it is either underused or outdated, making Shiji the preferred choice for most hoteliers now.
Edge: Shiji Daylight PMS.
GP Dati Scrigno’s pricing is not publicly available, but it’s likely to be tailored and potentially costly given its European niche and limited market presence. Shiji Daylight PMS is priced at $1,200 per month, with no free tier or trial, reflecting its enterprise-grade platform.
Considering the value and extensive features, Shiji’s pricing appears justified, especially given its recent positive reviews and broad adoption. The lack of transparent pricing for GP Dati Scrigno complicates direct comparison, but the market data favors Shiji.
Not ideal if your hotel operates outside Europe, requires extensive third-party integrations, or prefers a cloud-based, scalable system.
Not ideal if your hotel operates in regions where local systems dominate, or if you need a system with very specific regional compliance features not yet supported.
In essence, Shiji Daylight PMS offers a modern, feature-rich platform with widespread adoption, recent positive reviews, and a proven track record. GP Dati Scrigno, while offering core management functionalities, is hampered by a lack of recent data and limited integrations, reducing its appeal.
If your hotel requires a flexible, scalable system with a broad ecosystem and high user satisfaction, Shiji is the clear choice. For regional European properties with niche needs and existing infrastructure, GP Dati Scrigno might be suitable but carries uncertainty due to limited recent feedback.
For most hoteliers, especially those looking for a reliable, well-supported solution with a comprehensive feature set, Shiji Daylight PMS stands out as the superior option.
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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According to HTR's product database, GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti) and Shiji Daylight PMS share 16 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 77 more features differ between these products.
We analyzed 4 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.
"All the big players don't offer the level of API connectivity we need, but Shiji does. From the early stages of our design process, we were confident that Shiji could provide us wi..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"We reduced check-in time by over 80%, from up to eight minutes to just about one minute with the new system."
Unique capabilities
What hoteliers love
Users frequently praise Shiji PMS for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily operations and reduces the learning curve for new users. Thi... Users frequently praise Shiji PMS for its user-friendly interface, which simplifies daily operations and reduces the learning curve for new users. This ease of use is highlighted in reviews citing accessible training materials, intuitive design, and efficient task performance.
The supportive and responsive nature of the Shiji PMS support team is consistently mentioned positively. Users appreciate the professionalism and help... The supportive and responsive nature of the Shiji PMS support team is consistently mentioned positively. Users appreciate the professionalism and helpfulness of the support personnel, which greatly aids in smoother operations.
The implementation process of Shiji PMS is noted as smooth and efficient by several reviewers, who appreciate the knowledgeable and proactive implemen... The implementation process of Shiji PMS is noted as smooth and efficient by several reviewers, who appreciate the knowledgeable and proactive implementation team. However, a few users suggest that reducing the implementation timeline could further improve the experience.
Where hoteliers push back
While the detailed reporting features of Shiji PMS are largely appreciated, several users demand more advanced and faster reporting tools. Specific re... While the detailed reporting features of Shiji PMS are largely appreciated, several users demand more advanced and faster reporting tools. Specific requests include enhanced summary reports, detailed billing, and faster report generation processes.
Performance issues related to system speed and consistency are common concerns among users, with several noting slow response times during peak operat... Performance issues related to system speed and consistency are common concerns among users, with several noting slow response times during peak operations. Users urge improvements in system speed to enhance overall efficiency.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti) and Shiji Daylight PMS share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti) offers 1 verified integration partners, while Shiji Daylight PMS offers 65. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. Shiji Daylight PMS leads in ease of use at 4.6/5 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.
GP Dati Scrigno (by Zucchetti): No. Shiji Daylight 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. GP Dati Hotel Service has an HT Score of 0 and Shiji Group has 75. 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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