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TLDR
We analyzed 209 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:
RoomRaccoon shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for independent properties (4.1/5) , with exclusive features like Mobile App and Guest profiles.
Septeo Hospitality shines , with exclusive features like Native Email Marketing and Guest Communication (SMS Messaging).
Side-by-side ratings based on 209 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 209 verified reviews, RoomRaccoon users most value its user interface and experience, all-in-one system, automated emails and documents, while Septeo Hospitality users highlight . 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) ▾ | #10 90 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #17 27 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #14 7 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #19 0 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #9 100 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #9 64 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #14 29 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #7 28 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #24 7 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #5 123 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #31 4 reviews | — |
| Middle East | #31 1 reviews | — |
Choosing between RoomRaccoon PMS and Ulyses hinges on your hotel's needs, operational complexity, and growth plans. Both aim to streamline operations and boost revenue but differ significantly in features, user experience, and regional presence. RoomRaccoon offers a well-established, review-backed platform ideal for small to midsize independent hotels, whereas Ulyses emphasizes flexible service management for diverse hospitality businesses. Which aligns better with your hotel’s direction?
RoomRaccoon stands out with its robust review score—4.88 out of 5 from 169 recent reviews—indicating high user satisfaction. Ulyses, by contrast, has no publicly available reviews, leaving its reputation less transparent. Both products support core hospitality functions, but RoomRaccoon’s recent user feedback validates its effectiveness in real-world use cases.
While RoomRaccoon’s all-in-one platform integrates PMS, channel management, and booking engine, Ulyses offers a broader service management scope, including activities, spa, and retail, making it suitable for mixed-use venues. Does your hotel need a simple, proven PMS, or a flexible platform for diverse services? That’s the key question.
If your hotel primarily seeks a straightforward, user-friendly PMS with excellent reviews, go with RoomRaccoon. Its features like automated guest communication, yield management, and a strong channel manager suit small and boutique hotels aiming for efficiency and growth.
If your hotel operates multiple service types beyond accommodation—such as spas, restaurants, or activity centers—and needs tailored management for each, Ulyses might be better. Its focus on managing diverse hotel services in one platform makes it adaptable for integrated hospitality businesses. For small hotels looking for proven stability, RoomRaccoon is the safer bet; for multi-service venues seeking customization, Ulyses could fit.
RoomRaccoon’s interface scores 4.74 out of 5, praised for its intuitive, simple layout that reduces onboarding time. Its onboarding process averages 4.61 out of 5, with many reviews highlighting how quickly staff adapt and start seeing benefits.
Ulyses, lacking recent review data and detailed user feedback, makes it difficult to evaluate usability precisely. However, its web-based, customizable nature suggests a steeper learning curve for complex setups. Based on available data, the clear winner is RoomRaccoon.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon offers 32 shared features and 19 unique functionalities, including a mobile app, guest profiles, integrated CRS, and analytics dashboards. Its features support automation, multi-currency support, inventory management, and real-time integrations—tools that significantly enhance daily operations.
Ulyses provides a suite of features aimed at managing hotel services like activities and retail, but with only 12 exclusive features and no detailed breakdown available. Its focus on service-specific management is compelling but less comprehensive for core PMS needs.
Given the extensive feature set and recent innovation, RoomRaccoon’s edge in feature depth and breadth is clear.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon boasts a support rating of 4.53 out of 5, with reviewers noting helpful, responsive service. Users appreciate prompt assistance, especially during onboarding and troubleshooting, which minimizes operational disruptions.
Ulyses lacks recent reviews or detailed feedback on support quality, making it difficult to assess. In the absence of data, the preferred choice is RoomRaccoon, given its proven customer service track record.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon integrates with 88 verified partners, including major industry players like SiteMinder, Experience Hotel, and Sage. Its extensive marketplace supports seamless connections with payment gateways, review platforms, and marketing tools.
Ulyses has only 13 verified partners, with some integrations focusing on activity management, retail, and niche services. While Ulyses’s integrations suit multi-service businesses, RoomRaccoon’s broader ecosystem provides greater operational flexibility.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon’s 169 recent reviews highlight an overall score of 4.88/5, with 94% likelihood to recommend. Small, independent hotels across Europe and North America praise its ease of use, automation, and revenue boosts—like Buff and Fellow increasing RevPAR by 60%.
Ulyses, lacking recent reviews, does not have an accessible rating. Without customer feedback, it’s impossible to compare, but the strong review backing for RoomRaccoon makes it the clear choice.
Edge: RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon’s pricing starts at $1,000 monthly, with no freemium or trial options available. Its all-in-one subscription covers PMS, channel management, booking engine, and automation tools.
Ulyses does not publicly disclose pricing details, making direct comparison difficult. Given its broader service scope, it may have a different pricing model, possibly tailored to larger or multi-service operations.
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RoomRaccoon provides an established, review-backed all-in-one platform ideal for small to midsize independent hotels. Its extensive features, ease of use, and strong support team make it a reliable choice for streamlining operations and boosting revenue.
Ulyses offers a flexible, service-oriented management platform suited for multi-activity venues and hotels with diverse offerings. Its adaptability can cater to complex operations but lacks recent user validation and broad integration options.
If your hotel seeks a proven, straightforward PMS with recent positive feedback, choose RoomRaccoon. For multi-service operators needing customizable, comprehensive management, Ulyses could be a fit, but with less publicly verified performance.
In conclusion, for most independent hoteliers looking to improve efficiency, revenue, and guest experience, RoomRaccoon’s review strength and recent user satisfaction make it the recommended choice.
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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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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We analyzed 8 verified case studies to compare what hotels actually achieve with each platform across four key business objectives.
"Yield rules have helped us optimise our rates and our occupancy immensely. The ones we found most crucial were setting up yield rules for last minute bookings, to increase our occu..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"The automation of the payment system - from the guests receiving their invoice, the booking confirmation, and the payment being automatically accredited to the reservation - has le..."
No published case study for this goal yet.
"Most of our guests travel from far, and they might be tired when they arrive, so they might not always think about the extra things they might need - like a bathrobe and slippers...."
No published case study for this goal yet.
What hoteliers love
Many users find RoomRaccoon's user interface to be intuitive and easy to learn, which simplifies daily operations and onboarding new staff. However, t... Many users find RoomRaccoon's user interface to be intuitive and easy to learn, which simplifies daily operations and onboarding new staff. However, there are suggestions for improvement, especially for mobile and tablet versions of the system to enhance usability further.
RoomRaccoon users praise the all-in-one nature of the platform, which integrates booking engine, channel manager, PMS, and accounting. This consolidat... RoomRaccoon users praise the all-in-one nature of the platform, which integrates booking engine, channel manager, PMS, and accounting. This consolidation helps streamline operations and eliminate the need for multiple software solutions. Many reviews highlight how this feature saves time and makes management easier.
Hoteliers find the automated emails and document features particularly valuable, noting that it saves time and enhances communication with guests. Aut... Hoteliers find the automated emails and document features particularly valuable, noting that it saves time and enhances communication with guests. Automated invoicing and pre/post-stay emails are frequently mentioned benefits. Users also commend the customization options for these automated functionalities.
Where hoteliers push back
While some users appreciate the helpfulness of individual customer support agents, many reviews criticize the availability and responsiveness of RoomR... While some users appreciate the helpfulness of individual customer support agents, many reviews criticize the availability and responsiveness of RoomRaccoon's support team. Long wait times for issue resolution, especially during critical operational periods, are common complaints.
Several reviews point out the limitations in integrating RoomRaccoon with other systems like payment gateways (Stripe, Accounting software), and OTAs.... Several reviews point out the limitations in integrating RoomRaccoon with other systems like payment gateways (Stripe, Accounting software), and OTAs. Users express their desire for more seamless integrations to avoid manual work and additional expenses.
Unique capabilities
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. RoomRaccoon PMS and Ulyses (by Septeo Hospitality) share many core Property Management Systems features, but each has unique capabilities. RoomRaccoon PMS offers 88 verified integration partners, while Ulyses (by Septeo Hospitality) offers 13. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. RoomRaccoon PMS 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.
RoomRaccoon PMS: No. Ulyses (by Septeo Hospitality): 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. RoomRaccoon has an HT Score of 78 and Septeo Hospitality 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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