The project dashboard is a free tool that is only available to verified hoteliers to make adopting new technology easier by streamlining their research and simplifying their communication workflow.
TLDR
We analyzed 215 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:
STAY shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (0.0/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Guest Messaging.
TourX (arcade solutions ag) shines .
Side-by-side ratings based on 215 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 215 verified reviews, STAY users most value its guest experience optimization, mobile and user experience, operational efficiency, while TourX (arcade solutions ag) users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Guest Apps 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) ▾ | #9 10 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 83 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 89 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) ▾ | #2 24 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #2 77 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #2 88 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #3 91 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #6 7 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #5 27 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #3 112 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #6 3 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #7 2 reviews | — |
Choosing the right hotel guest app can significantly influence your guest experience, operational efficiency, and overall revenue. Both STAY Guest App by STAY and TourX by TourX aim to digitize guest interactions, but they do so with different levels of maturity, features, and proven customer satisfaction. Your decision hinges on whether you prioritize a well-established platform with broad integration and proven impact or a less documented alternative.
STAY Guest App is a mature platform with over 200 reviews, a high NPS, and a proven track record across multiple regions and property types. TourX, on the other hand, has no recent reviews or documented case studies, which makes it difficult to assess its effectiveness and reliability at this stage.
Both platforms aim to improve guest communication, streamline service requests, and digitize hotel offerings. STAY's platform is comprehensive, with a broad feature set, proven success stories, and a global presence spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. TourX appears to be a less mature product, with little to no public reviews, regional coverage, or detailed feature documentation.
While STAY offers a mobile app, chatbots, request management, and integrations with over 20 partners, TourX's capabilities are not publicly detailed. The critical question is whether your hotel values a tested, supported solution with a track record or if you're willing to explore a less certain product.
If your hotel needs a tried-and-tested guest app that has boosted operational efficiency at large chains like NH Hotels and RIU, go with STAY. It’s ideal for properties seeking a reliable, integrated platform with a proven impact on guest satisfaction and sustainability.
If your hotel is open to experimenting with a less documented platform and perhaps looking for a vendor with a smaller footprint, TourX might be an option. However, without recent reviews or case studies, it’s riskier, especially if you prioritize stability and proven results.
STAY scores a 4.78 out of 5 for ease of use, with most reviews praising its intuitive design, straightforward onboarding, and mobile experience. Users highlight that staff and guests find it simple to navigate, update content, and manage requests, leading to faster adoption.
TourX offers no publicly available review data or user ratings, making it impossible to assess its usability directly. Given the lack of feedback, STAY has a clear edge here, especially if your team values a platform with proven user satisfaction.
STAY offers 14 features, including a mobile app, chatbot, request management, room service ordering, local recommendations, and automatic translations—features that directly enhance the guest experience. TourX has no publicly documented features, leaving its capabilities uncertain.
If your hotel aims to digitize multiple touchpoints—like service requests, guest messaging, and multilingual support—STAY’s feature set supports these goals robustly. TourX’s unproven features suggest it’s less suitable unless you’re in early-stage testing.
STAY boasts a 4.83 out of 5 for customer support, with reviews praising the team’s responsiveness and helpfulness. Guests and staff note the platform’s smooth onboarding process and ongoing support, although some mention limited phone support and regional hours.
TourX provides no publicly available support ratings or reviews, making it impossible to evaluate its customer service quality. Based on data, STAY clearly leads in support quality and reliability.
STAY integrates with 20 verified partners, including hotelkit, SiteMinder, Oracle Hospitality, and Mews, enabling your hotel to connect seamlessly with existing systems. TourX’s integration count is zero, indicating it’s either a standalone solution or still developing integration capabilities.
For hotels seeking a platform with extensive third-party support, STAY offers a significant advantage, reducing complexity and ensuring smoother operational workflows. TourX’s lack of integrations raises concerns about scalability and compatibility.
With over 200 recent reviews, STAY’s overall rating is 3/5, with a high NPS of 9.59/5 and a 96% likelihood to recommend. Property types like luxury hotels, resorts, and city-center hotels particularly praise STAY’s operational improvements and guest satisfaction.
TourX has no reviews or ratings available, making it impossible to determine user sentiment or satisfaction levels. Given the data, STAY is the preferred choice for hoteliers prioritizing validated ratings and proven performance.
STAY’s pricing is clear at $300 per month, with no additional implementation fees or freemium options, making costs predictable for your budgeting process. TourX’s pricing details are not publicly disclosed, which complicates direct comparisons and planning.
If budget transparency is critical, STAY’s straightforward pricing model offers peace of mind, especially given its proven ROI.
Not ideal if your hotel prefers a very simple or minimal app or operates in regions not well covered by STAY.
Not ideal if your hotel requires a platform with a proven track record, extensive integrations, and high user ratings.
STAY Guest App by STAY is a mature, well-supported platform with extensive proven benefits. Its strong review base, wide integrations, and feature set make it a dependable choice for hotels looking to digitize their guest experience confidently.
TourX may appeal to hotels willing to take a chance on a less documented platform. However, without recent reviews, case studies, or clear feature details, you risk investing in a solution that’s unproven at scale.
If you prioritize reliability, proven results, and comprehensive integration, STAY is the clear choice. TourX offers no current evidence of effectiveness or support to suggest it matches the maturity and trustworthiness of STAY.
This article provides an honest, data-backed comparison to help your team make an informed decision that aligns with your property’s needs and growth ambitions.
Hotel Guest Apps 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, STAY Guest App and TourX share 0 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 2 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.
"Thanks to STAY, we offer our guests an interaction tool with our staff. We can make real-time decisions with it. This simplifies our staff's duties at the same time. The guest expe..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Implementing STAY contributed to a significant increase in our revenue and customer satisfaction. The app pays for itself. We have seen significant increases in consumption for all..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information... Multiple reviews highlight how STAY dramatically enhances guest experience by providing digital and sustainable ways for guests to access information and services. Features like real-time updates, mobile service ordering, and the ability to make restaurant reservations reduce wait times and provide convenience.
The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and man... The app's user interface and mobile experience are lauded for being intuitive and easy to navigate. Users find it simple to update information and manage content, whether they are hotel staff or guests.
STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front de... STAY aids in improving hotel operational efficiency by allowing quicker handling of guest requests, optimized internal processes, and reduced front desk lines. The tool facilitates sustainable practices by digitizing traditional paper-based services, aiding hotels in their sustainability goals.
Where hoteliers push back
The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more f... The CMS is highlighted for its ease of use and customization capabilities, though users have indicated some areas for improvement, particularly more flexibility in design and functionality.
Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrati... Users appreciate STAY's robust integration capabilities with various internal applications and systems, including PMS and CRM systems. These integrations streamline data management and help provide a seamless experience for both staff and guests.
Unique capabilities
Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. STAY Guest App and TourX share many core Hotel Guest Apps features, but each has unique capabilities. STAY Guest App offers 20 verified integration partners, while TourX offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. STAY Guest App leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 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.
STAY Guest App: No. TourX: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Guest Apps 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. STAY has an HT Score of 47 and TourX (arcade solutions ag) 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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