M3 (Accounting)

4.4 (443 REVIEWS)

HTR Score icon
HT Score  
100 out of 100
Hotel Tech Score is a composite ranking comprising of key signals such as: user satisfaction, review quantity, review recency, and vendor submitted information to help buyers better understand their products.
Learn how HotelTechReport uses millions of proprietary datapoints to rank the best hotel software in the world
User avatar image User avatar image User avatar image User avatar image User avatar image User avatar image

Anna, Justin, Kathey + 16 more experts recommend M3

Read Recommendations
Product Banner
2024 Winner Hotel Software

Hoteliers voted M3 as the #1 Hotel Accounting Software provider in the 2024 HotelTechAwards

Learn about the HotelTechAwards rigorous 3-month process to rank the best hotel software in the world

Accounting software and service to power hospitality company performance

User avatar image User avatar image User avatar image

What is M3?

Founded in 1998 | Headquarters in Lawrenceville (United States) | 554 employees
M3 (Accounting) is a comprehensive accounting software solution designed specifically for the hospitality industry. It streamlines daily and monthly financial operations, enabling seamless integration with various Property Management Systems (PMS). This integration ensures that users can effortlessly track and manage financial transactions. M3 allows hoteliers to store invoice images directly within the accounting system, simplifying accounts payable processes and significantly reducing manual data entry. Its user-friendly interface and customizable reporting features make it easy for new staff to adapt, fostering efficiency and improving overall operational workflows. By leveraging M3, hoteliers can reduce overhead, optimize labor costs, and enhance profitability, making it an indispensable tool for modern hotel management.

Capabilities

Scalable for growth

Cost & time savings

Tax & Reporting

Planning & Management

Data Processing

Features

Accounting

4/5 features

Forecasting & Budgeting

4/5 features

Reporting

4/5 features

Compliance & Tax

4/5 features

Data Management & Integration

4/5 features

Available Add-ons & Modules

CoreSelect

The M3 CoreSelect solution is the newest accounting and financial reporting offering from M3. It is a self-service accounting and financial data management solution targeting smaller portfolio hotel owners, operators, and management companies.

PREMIUM ADD-ON

Tax & Reporting

Report Writer customizes financial reports and how you want to see your data. Easily Set Tax by inputting predetermined tax rates for vendor invoices for use, sales, VAT, GST/PST/HST, and vendor withholding. Automatic 1099 & 1096 forms print data on US 1099/1096 IRS tax forms. Customizable Import / Export transfers data for JE’s, checks, invoices, vendors, budgets, historical data, and much more.

INCLUDED

Planning & Management

Quickly Setup Budgets with key metrics and a feature to lock metrics, ensuring they stay consistent across properties. Accurately Forecast and create multiple forecasts with key metrics for comparison across periods. Track Construction Project costs, set up as many as 3 budgets, associate JE’s, and vendor invoices to each project. Increase User Security with customized user access groups and roles for specific modules, functions, and properties.

INCLUDED

Data Processing

Customize Daily Report with automatic PMS Importing and Daily Report rollover. Robust, Multi-Company, Accounts Payable module with partial payment schedules. Prepay Invoices in our Accounts Payable module limiting user error. MultiCurrency Exchange Rates and recurring invoices. Intelligent Document Imaging allows image and document attachments to vendor invoices and journal entries. Customizable General Ledger and chart of accounts.

INCLUDED

Finance

Customized Financial reports how you want to see them. Automate Check Writing, check layouts, vendor payments (multiple properties), ACH, checks, ePay, and virtual credit cards. Cash Management across properties with cleared transactions and import reconciliation.

INCLUDED

M3 Reviews Summary

4.4
Very Good
Ease of Use
4.4/5
Customer Support
4.5/5
ROI
4.3/5
Implementation
4.2/5

Recommended by

Achievements

Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, M3 (Accounting) is the #2 most trending product in the Hotel Accounting Software category (out of 39) and the #39 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum

Learn more
Certified Support

M3 has opened its internal systems to Hotel Tech Report and earned the Verified Support Certification.

Learn more about this achievement in the official press release
User's Choice Award

Hoteliers voted M3 as the #1 Hotel Accounting Software provider in the 2024 HotelTechAwards

Learn about the HotelTechAwards rigorous 3-month process to rank the best hotel software in the world
Certificate of Excellence

This vendor has earned the Certificate of Excellence which is awarded to vendors who exemplify transparent cultures and come highly recommended by their clients. For more information, please see the help center.

Learn about the criteria required to achieve HotelTechReport's Certificate of Excellence
Ht score logo
100 HT Score

Hotel Tech Score is a composite ranking comprising of key signals such as: user satisfaction, review quantity, review recency, and vendor submitted information to help buyers better understand their products.

Learn how HotelTechReport uses millions of proprietary datapoints to rank the best hotel software in the world

M3 Pricing

Average

This product is priced in line with the average product in the category which is usually an indicator that it is a standard product with standard functionality designed for typical operations and use cases and properties.

M3 Average M3

Get an Instant Price Estimate

Enter your room count to get an instant price estimate for your property

No matching results

2

Success Stories

6

References

9

Featured Customers

Popularity by Segment

Size

26 | X-Small (1-9 room)

13 | Small (10-24 room)

58 | Medium (25-74 room)

264 | Large (75-199 room)

150 | X-Large (200+ room)

Country

462 | United States of America

20 | Canada

6 | Bahamas

4 | United Kingdom

3 | Mexico

3 | Singapore

2 | Cayman Islands

2 | India

1 | New Zealand

1 | Italy

1 | United Arab Emirates

1 | Kenya

1 | Malaysia

1 | Denmark

Type

371 | Branded Hotels

209 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns

164 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels

153 | Boutiques

143 | Airport/Conference Hotels

120 | Luxury Hotels

112 | Resorts

92 | City Center Hotels

67 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments

23 | Hostels

23 | Motels

13 | RV Parks & Campgrounds

12 | Casinos

6 | Vacation Rentals & Villas

Region

485 | North America

8 | Central America

6 | Europe

6 | Asia Pacific

1 | Oceania

1 | Middle East

1 | Africa

Category

443 | Hotel Accounting Software

159 | Business Intelligence

158 | Scheduling & Labor Management

More Products by M3

https://ucarecdn.com/d2047f0a-4c3f-4948-8793-a6297ff9f481/
https://ucarecdn.com/ff72c352-8903-414b-b733-2c750f2b6ef9/
https://ucarecdn.com/500d3967-0fed-4ed5-98a2-a4aa8c63fc5f/

M3 Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
365
Very Good
67
Average
46
Poor
27
Terrible
18

Property Size

  • X-Small (26)
  • Small (13)
  • Medium (58)
  • Large (264)
  • X-Large (150)

Country

  • United States of America
    United States of America
    (462)
  • Canada
    Canada
    (20)
  • Bahamas
    Bahamas
    (6)
  • United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    (4)
  • Mexico
    Mexico
    (3)
  • Singapore
    Singapore
    (3)
  • Cayman Islands
    Cayman Islands
    (2)
  • India
    India
    (2)
  • New Zealand
    New Zealand
    (1)
  • Italy
    Italy
    (1)
  • United Arab Emirates
    United Arab Emirates
    (1)
  • Kenya
    Kenya
    (1)
  • Malaysia
    Malaysia
    (1)
  • Denmark
    Denmark
    (1)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (485)
  • Europe
    Europe
    (6)
  • Asia Pacific
    Asia Pacific
    (6)
  • Oceania
    Oceania
    (1)
  • Middle East
    Middle East
    (1)
  • Central America
    Central America
    (8)
  • Africa
    Africa
    (1)

Hoteliers say

NEW AI Review summary

Hoteliers like M3 for its ability to streamline daily and monthly financial operations, integrate seamlessly with various PMS systems, and store invoice images directly in the accounting system, thereby improving the overall efficiency in managing accounts payable. Users particularly appreciate its ease of use for new staff, customizable reporting features, and the significant reduction in manual data entry. However, frequent software slowdowns, image scanning issues, and outdated interfaces are common concerns. Addressing these glitches could further enhance its potential to elevate profitability and reduce operational costs for hotels.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

General Ledger and Financial Reporting
Customer Support
Software Slowdowns and Performance Issues
Invoice Scanning and Document Imaging
User Training and Onboarding
Recurring and Automated Entries
Customizable Dashboards
Ease of Integration with PMS Systems
6

Good product but needs improvement

from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Santa Cruz (United States of America)

Verified
2 days ago
We like the ease of use of M3, the simplicity and that it is web-based for the most part. There are many features that do not exist in M3 that we wish did compared to our previous accounting software. The support is great and helpful. Very responsive and follows up in issues if needed.
Country United States of America
Large Hotel
9

The M3 Experience

Admin and Sales Coordinator from 75-99 room Boutique in Dallas (United States of America)

Verified
2 days ago
For myself personally, I enjoy how easy M3 is to use and to navigate to different sections that are needed. I also enjoy that everything is detailed in a way that you can get all the information you need and its quick and easy to find.
Country United States of America
Admin and Sales Coordinator
Large Hotel
10

Best Hospitality Accounting Software

from 50-74 room Luxury Hotel in Desert Hot Springs (United States of America)

Verified
3 days ago
I have worked with PeopleSoft, NetSuite, Sage, Data Plus, amongst others, and find M3 to be seamless, user friendly, easy to navigate and teach others. If I run into any need, support has been quick and friendly.
Country United States of America
Medium Hotel
10

M3 is an excellent accounting system for hospitality.

President from 75-99 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Englewood (United States of America)

Verified
3 days ago
Awesome system and great people to work with, they are always responsive to your needs and willing to assist as needed.
Country United States of America
President
Large Hotel
8

Specialized for Hotel Accounting!

VP Corporate Accounting from 100 to 199 room City Center Hotel in Walla Walla (United States of America)

Verified
3 days ago
M3 Accounting Software is built for hotel accounting. •Daily imports from the PMS save us time. •The integrated chart of accounts allows us to add GLs across all properties at once. •Business Intelligence is crucial at budget time and ensures we can collaborate across all properties.
Country United States of America
VP Corporate Accounting
Large Hotel
10

Simple & Efficient

Assistant General Manager from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Kennesaw (United States of America)

Verified
3 days ago
Always easy to access all the information I need whether it is entering invoices, audit report input, or even labor management. Scheduling is very easy on their platform, all staff can easily access their schedules and make request at their own convenience. Many reports are available to help keep track of hours or budgeting expenses, helps...
Country United States of America
Assistant General Manager
Large Hotel
10

Best Hospitality Software

accountant from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Bristol (United States of America)

Verified
3 days ago
In general, I like how easy it is to prepare my financial statements, how easy it is to upload my documents, invoices, among others, to the system. I feel like it makes my workday easier.
Country United States of America
accountant
Large Hotel
10

Quick and Easy

General Manager from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Morrisville (United States of America)

Verified
3 days ago
For the most part our M3 pulls all data from Hilton PEP reports which makes it quick and easy to complete daily reports. One thing I LOVE about M3 is that it will show you where discrepancies are.
Country United States of America
General Manager
Large Hotel
10

M3 software makes my work life easier!

Controller from 50-74 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Nairobi (Kenya)

Verified
8 months ago
It is not that the software is easy to use...and it is! It's not that the software gives you good information that non-hotel people can understand and use... because it does!.And it's not because its affordable for smaller hotels...because it is.It's because the people are nice and helpful, the service you get from M3 is what sets them apar...
Country Kenya
Controller
Medium Hotel
Travis from M3 replied
Thank you for the great review! All those pieces are a part of what makes M3, well... M3! Thank you for being a part of our family of 8000+ locations!
8

Accounting Core

from 100 to 199 room Branded Hotel in Sanbornton (United States of America)

Verified
8 months ago
I do like the ease of being able to create financial statements. Still learning but so far so good. I can't wait to keep learning about the system. The ease of going from one company to the next. The ease of creating end of year entries. The ease of finding out of balances quickly and fixing them. The ease of running the trail balance an...
Country United States of America
Large Hotel
Travis from M3 replied
Thank you for the great review and feedback! With great customers like you in our family of 8000+ properties, it helps us immensely to understand what works well and what can be improved. We are happy to hear how much you enjoy learning more of the capabilities of the software and that you appreciate the ease of use that we’ve designed into the system. The feedback on our bank reconciliation and accounts receivable module is useful. We are sending it over to our Product team to keep enhancing the platform in ways that has made M3 the market leaders for the last 25 years!
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • ...
  • 46

Expert Q&A and Partner Recommendations

Submit Recommendation
Question:

What does this product or service do well?

Answer:

M3 provides a state of the art software solution for the hoteliers of today. Focusing on cloud-based innovations, M3 is able to offer an entire analysis with integrations, showcasing their strengths in the accounting sphere of hospitality.

Question:

What differentiates this product or service from the competition?

Answer:

M3 stands out in their strengths of optimization toward enhancing hoteliers accounting software. M3’s dedication to the hospitality industry showcases an unwavering commitment to both vendors and partners.

Question:

Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?

Answer:

Our partnership with M3 is based on our co-primary objective of providing hoteliers with a one stop solution for their property management and accounting needs. M3 has worked with us and our team to create an integration for hoteliers as a one-stop solution. I would recommend their team and system.

RecommendationAvatar RecommendationAvatar RecommendationAvatar + 16 recommend
Recommended by
RecommendationAvatar
Anna Clark Marketing Manager @ HotelKey
RecommendationAvatar
Justin Call Chief Legal Officer & SVP of Key Partnerships @ Actabl
RecommendationAvatar
Kathey Palmer Chief Growth Officer @ Inova Payroll, Inc.
RecommendationAvatar
Laura Resco Director - Hotel Intelligence Americas @ HotStats
RecommendationAvatar
Leah Streeval Events Manager @ Inova
RecommendationAvatar
Anna Clark Marketing Manager @ HotelKey
RecommendationAvatar
Justin Call Chief Legal Officer & SVP of Key Partnerships @ Actabl
RecommendationAvatar
Kathey Palmer Chief Growth Officer @ Inova Payroll, Inc.
RecommendationAvatar
Laura Resco Director - Hotel Intelligence Americas @ HotStats
RecommendationAvatar
Leah Streeval Events Manager @ Inova
RecommendationAvatar
Glen Wetherall Partner Marketing Manager @ Paymerang
RecommendationAvatar
Jeannette King Marketing Manager @ HotStats
RecommendationAvatar
Melanie Crow SVP Sales Enablement @ Inova Payroll, Inc.
RecommendationAvatar
Sarah Duguay Marketing & Communications Specialist @ WebRezPro Property Management System
RecommendationAvatar
Jesse LaJoye VP, Channel Partnerships @ Trinteech
RecommendationAvatar
Michael Grove COO @ Hotstats
RecommendationAvatar
Colleen Crist VP Partnerships @ Paymerang
RecommendationAvatar
Alexis Werner Strategic Accounts Manager @ SIB Fixed Cost Reduction
RecommendationAvatar
Stuart Ethridge EVP - Strategic Partners @ Netchex
RecommendationAvatar
Melanie Crow SVP Sales Enablement @ Inova Payroll
RecommendationAvatar
Michael Prall Vice President @ Paymerang
RecommendationAvatar
Christian Johnson Vice President of Channel Partnerships @ SIB Fixed Cost Reductions
RecommendationAvatar
Melanie Smith Clary Partner Marketing Lead @ Netchex
RecommendationAvatar
Rebecca Ellis Channel Manager @ Trintech
Are you a consultant or vendor that recommends M3? Leave a recommendation

Posts

logo

M3

3 weeks ago

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Hotel Accounting Software and Services Provider M3

post image
logo

M3

3 months ago

M3 and Paymerang Expand Partnership to Accelerate Payment Automation for Hotel Finance Teams

post image
logo

M3

4 months ago

M3 and AvidXchange Expand Partnership

post image
logo

M3

4 months ago

M3 Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner In 2024 American Business Awards

post image
logo

M3

5 months ago

Energage Named M3 A Winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA

post image
logo

M3

6 months ago

M3 Announces Two New Executive Team Members

post image
logo

M3

6 months ago

M3 Named 2023 Most Innovative Cloud-Based Financial Platform 2023 - North America by Innovation in Business

post image
logo

M3

7 months ago

M3 Named Best Finance & Accounting Software for the 4th Consecutive Year in the 2024 HotelTechAwards

post image
logo

M3

10 months ago

M3 Unleashes Cutting-Edge, Next-Generation Accounting Platform

post image
logo

M3

11 months ago

M3 and Trintech Release New Enhancements to Streamline Financial Processes

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Announces Promotion of Two Senior Executives

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

A Blueprint for Success: Unraveling the Complexities of Budgeting and Forecasting

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Achieves Remarkable Q1 Sales Results as the Leading Provider of Back-Office Solutions for the Hospitality Industry

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2023 American Business Awards®

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Announces Upcoming 2023 Conference Season Attendance

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Named 2022 Best Cloud-Based Financial Platform by Innovation in Business

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Named Best Finance & Accounting Software for 3rd Consecutive Year in the 2023 HotelTechAwards

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Propelling Into 2023 As It Surpasses 7,500th Hotel Milestone

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

GF Hotels & Resorts Leverages M3's Back-Office Systems to Achieve Scale, Visibility, & Reliability for It's Portfolio

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3's Boutique Accounting Services Assist North Star Lodging Management in Back-Office Procedures

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3’s Director of Development, Named a Timmy Award Best Tech Manager Finalist

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Releases Geofencing and Beacon Features Within Labor Management Mobile App

post image
logo

M3

1 year ago

M3 Eases Back-Office Processes For Summit Hospitality

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Releases New Features Within Budget and Forecast Tool

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Aids GF Hotels & Resorts in Exponential Growth

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Adds 7,000th Hotel as Record Growth Continues

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Wins Globee® in the 14th Annual 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Award

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Releases New Features Within Labor Management Mobile App

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Recognized as Top Employer in Greater Atlanta Area

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Recognized as Company of the Year - Hospitality & Leisure in 2022 American Business Awards®

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Benefits Luminous Hotel Management Through the Power of It's Top Rated Hotel Accounting Solution

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 and Trintech Announce Strategic Partnership to Help the Hospitality Industry Streamline and Automate the Financial Close Process

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Helps Launch $350k Ukraine Relief Initiative by Becoming a Founding Partner of HospitalityforPeace.org

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Announces Keynote Speaker for 2022 Partners’ Meeting

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3’s New Mobile App Takes the Work out of Labor Management

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Named Best Reporting & Accounting Software in 2022 HotelTechAwards

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 Launches M3 Expense Management, Powered by SIB, Offering Cost Reductions and Spend Analyses to Customers

post image
logo

M3

2 years ago

M3 to Showcase Latest Offerings and Developments at 2021 HITEC Dallas

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

How To Choose a Hotel Accounting Package

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Receives National Recognition as Top 2021 Employer

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Looks Ahead to 2021 AAHOA Convention

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Named Gold Globee® Winner in the 13th Annual 2021 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Welcomes Over 25 New Accounting Core Customers

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Launches Labor Management Mobile App

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Donates $100,000 to Support India COVID-19 Relief

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

M3 Welcomes Sage Hotel Management to Growing Customer Base

post image
logo

M3

3 years ago

How Hoteliers Should React to New Forecasting Challenges in 2021

post image

M3 Integrations

Need help with an integration?
SPONSORED

Find Great Pairing Apps

No matching results

No matching results

filtering integrations
Company Functionality
Cloudbeds
Cloudbeds

90% recommended by 1609 hotels

Channel Managers
+2 more
Actabl
Actabl

93% recommended by 1297 hotels

Scheduling & Labor Management
Oracle Hospitality
Oracle Hospitality

91% recommended by 549 hotels

Property Management Systems
Mews
Mews

91% recommended by 494 hotels

Property Management Systems
innRoad
innRoad

88% recommended by 341 hotels

Property Management Systems
HOTELTIME
HOTELTIME

94% recommended by 296 hotels

Hotel Restaurant POS Systems
WebRezPro
WebRezPro

94% recommended by 209 hotels

Property Management Systems
Stayntouch
Stayntouch

94% recommended by 180 hotels

Property Management Systems
InnQuest
InnQuest

85% recommended by 110 hotels

Hotel Management Software
SkyTouch Technology
SkyTouch Technology

89% recommended by 107 hotels

Property Management Systems

Support

Verified Support

M3 has opened their internal support tools and processes to Hotel Tech Report and has achieved the GCSC Support Certification which verifies the tools and processes they have in place to support customers.

Request a Quote

Response Time

Less than a day

Recommended

88%

Still gathering info?

Schedule a free 30-minute product demo consultation

Schedule free demo

Get recommendation Image
Live

Download the Free Guide

By clicking the button above, you acknowledge, consent, and agree to the following: a) Our Privacy Policy and consent to receive notices and other communications electronically. b) We take your privacy seriously. You are providing express written consent for Hotel Tech Report to share your information with Our Partners to contact you via email.

Your guide was sent!

Your guide was successfully sent to .