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TLDR
We analyzed 29 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:
LIKE MAGIC shines in ease of use and customer support , with exclusive features like Hotel Website Check-in Portal and Lobby Kiosk.
Trevo shines , with exclusive features like Mobile Checkin and Guest Messaging.
Side-by-side ratings based on 29 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 29 verified reviews, LIKE MAGIC users most value its guest journey app, automation & integration, contactless check-in, while Trevo users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Contactless Check-in 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) ▾ | #7 12 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #7 10 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) | #8 3 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | — | #17 0 reviews |
By Property Type
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| Boutique ▾ | #11 6 reviews | — |
| Luxury | #15 2 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain | #15 2 reviews | #24 0 reviews |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #5 12 reviews | — |
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| North America | #17 1 reviews | #19 0 reviews |
| Europe ▾ | #5 27 reviews | — |
Choosing the right contactless check-in platform for your hotel involves evaluating features, usability, support, and overall value. LIKE MAGIC (Check-in) and Trevo both aim to streamline your guest experience and reduce operational burdens, but their approaches and maturity differ significantly. Your decision hinges on your hotel’s specific needs—whether you prioritize established support and extensive features or the latest in automation and security.
LIKE MAGIC boasts a strong presence, verified reviews, and a robust feature set designed to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction. Trevo, while newer and less reviewed, emphasizes cutting-edge security and automation with facial verification. Which solution aligns better with your hotel’s operational goals?
LIKE MAGIC excels in delivering a fully integrated guest journey, combining contactless check-in, digital keys, and automated operations, supported by 29 reviews and high satisfaction scores. Trevo, with no recent reviews and a smaller footprint, focuses heavily on facial recognition and security, offering a sleek, AI-powered solution.
While LIKE MAGIC is more established, Trevo’s emphasis on biometric verification and privacy could appeal if security and innovation are top priorities. Does your hotel need proven reliability or the latest biometric tech?
If your hotel needs a comprehensive, well-supported guest management system with proven operational benefits, go with LIKE MAGIC. It’s ideal for properties seeking reliable contactless solutions, extensive integrations, and a mature platform that reduces staff workload.
If your hotel prioritizes biometric security, fast check-in via facial recognition, and cutting-edge automation, Trevo might be the better fit. But note, Trevo currently lacks user reviews and detailed support info—caution for hotels needing dependable ongoing service.
LIKE MAGIC has a high ease-of-use rating of 4.9/5, backed by an onboarding process rated 4.78/5, and 29 reviews in the last six months. Users highlight its straightforward guest interface and simple staff onboarding, making it accessible for varied hotel staff.
Trevo, with no published ratings or reviews, lacks concrete data on usability or onboarding experience. Given its niche biometric focus, it might require more staff training and technical familiarity.
Edge: LIKE MAGIC.
LIKE MAGIC offers 13 features exclusive to its platform, including hotel website check-in portals, document scanning, multi-lingual support, and door lock integration. Trevo provides 11 features, such as mobile check-in, guest messaging, and PMS integration, with a focus on facial recognition.
LIKE MAGIC’s broader feature set supports diverse guest engagement and operational automation, while Trevo’s biometric security is its standout. For a hotel wanting a well-rounded, feature-rich platform, LIKE MAGIC edges out.
Edge: LIKE MAGIC.
LIKE MAGIC’s support and onboarding ratings are 4.83/5 and 4.78/5, respectively, with reviews emphasizing quick, helpful responses and smooth implementation. Recent reviews praise their dedicated support team and effective onboarding processes.
Trevo provides no available support or onboarding ratings, making it difficult to gauge their responsiveness or service quality. For peace of mind, LIKE MAGIC’s well-rated support is a clear advantage.
Edge: LIKE MAGIC.
LIKE MAGIC integrates with 10 verified partners, including Oracle Hospitality, SALTO, and Adyen, supporting a wide range of hardware and payment systems. Trevo connects with 8 verified partners, including Infor, Cloudbeds, and Stripe, also covering key PMS and payment providers.
While both offer solid integration options, LIKE MAGIC’s broader partner list and more established ecosystem provide more flexibility for diverse hotel setups.
Edge: LIKE MAGIC.
LIKE MAGIC’s reviews are recent and plentiful, with a high likelihood to recommend score of 99%. Properties across multiple segments, especially city center and extended stay hotels, rate it highly for operational efficiency.
Trevo lacks reviews and ratings, making it impossible to assess user satisfaction. Given the recency and volume of LIKE MAGIC’s reviews, it clearly holds the trust of hoteliers today.
Edge: LIKE MAGIC.
LIKE MAGIC charges a base price of $700 with no free tier or trial, indicating a straightforward but possibly premium pricing model. Trevo’s pricing is not publicly available, which may suggest a customized quote or less transparent pricing.
For hotels seeking predictable costs, LIKE MAGIC’s transparent pricing is advantageous, while Trevo’s unknown pricing introduces uncertainty.
LIKE MAGIC offers a mature, well-supported platform with a broad feature set, extensive integrations, and high user ratings. It’s a solid choice for hotels seeking operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and reliability.
Trevo emphasizes biometric security and automation, with a focus on privacy and cutting-edge AI. It’s best suited for forward-looking hotels ready to explore biometric check-in and minimal face-to-face contact, but its lack of reviews adds risk.
If your hotel values proven support and a comprehensive guest journey, LIKE MAGIC is the safer bet. For hotels prepared to innovate with biometric tech and willing to accept less proven support, Trevo could be appealing—though caution is advised until more user feedback becomes available.
Contactless Check-in 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, LIKE MAGIC (Check-in) and Trevo.ai share 4 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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Showing top differences. 12 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.
"Like Magic allowed us to operate with just six staff members, without compromising guest experience. The platform is easy to use, fun to work with, and has revolutionized how we ru..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"LIKE MAGIC isn't just a tool for us, it's the backbone of our overall guest experience. If I ever worked somewhere else, I'd bring it with me."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
The Guest Journey App serves as a centralized hub, integrating multiple communication channels and allowing guests to manage services digitally. Its i... The Guest Journey App serves as a centralized hub, integrating multiple communication channels and allowing guests to manage services digitally. Its intuitive design significantly reduces staffing needs while enhancing guest experience.
Users value LikeMagic for its seamless integration with existing systems like PMS and digital key systems. The automation of repetitive tasks, such as... Users value LikeMagic for its seamless integration with existing systems like PMS and digital key systems. The automation of repetitive tasks, such as housekeeping and payment processing, frees up hotel staff to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.
LikeMagic's contactless check-in feature is highly praised for enhancing guest convenience and reducing front desk congestion. Guests can check in via... LikeMagic's contactless check-in feature is highly praised for enhancing guest convenience and reducing front desk congestion. Guests can check in via mobile, offering a quick and hygienic process, particularly appreciated by international visitors.
Where hoteliers push back
LikeMagic is noted for driving upsell revenue through features like room upgrades and package add-ons. The platform's capabilities in integrating addi... LikeMagic is noted for driving upsell revenue through features like room upgrades and package add-ons. The platform's capabilities in integrating additional services, such as late checkouts or in-room dining, provide valuable opportunities for increasing revenue.
The need for more comprehensive analytics and reporting features is frequently mentioned. Users express a desire for advanced modules that track guest... The need for more comprehensive analytics and reporting features is frequently mentioned. Users express a desire for advanced modules that track guest engagement and provide key performance metrics, potentially leading to better decision-making and service improvements.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. LIKE MAGIC (Check-in) and Trevo.ai share many core Contactless Check-in features, but each has unique capabilities. LIKE MAGIC (Check-in) offers 10 verified integration partners, while Trevo.ai offers 8. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. LIKE MAGIC (Check-in) leads in ease of use at 4.9/5 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.
LIKE MAGIC (Check-in): No. Trevo.ai: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Contactless Check-in 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. LIKE MAGIC has an HT Score of 74 and Trevo 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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