HotelKey HMS

4.1 (15 REVIEWS)

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Simplify property operations and increase revenue using the most modern mobile-first PMS

What is HotelKey?

Founded in 2015 | Headquarters in Carrollton (United States) | 150 employees
HotelKey HMS is a sophisticated Property Management System (PMS) designed specifically for the hospitality industry. This platform streamlines a wide array of hotel operations, making it a valuable tool for property managers and hotel staff. With HotelKey HMS, you can effortlessly manage reservations, guest check-ins and check-outs, housekeeping, and billing processes. The intuitive interface and robust features offer seamless integration with other essential systems like central reservations and point-of-sale solutions. This ensures a cohesive operation that can enhance guest experience and improve operational efficiency, fitting flawlessly into your current business framework.

Capabilities

GuestPad

Endless Customization Capabilities

Capability to Manage on Multiple Devices

Housekeeping & Maintenance App

ID Scanning Capability

Features

Accounting & Finance

4/5 features

Marketing & Ecommerce

4/5 features

Administration & Configuration

4/5 features

Customer Management

4/5 features

Front Office

4/5 features

Available Add-ons & Modules

Property Management System

Property Management Systems
A user-intuitive property management platform with efficient workflows giving you the time and the capability to focus on guest interaction.

INCLUDED

Rate Management

Revenue Management Systems
Quickly manage and distribute your rates and inventory all in one place.

INCLUDED

Comp Shop Data

Rate Shopping
Shop data of nearby properties to help you understand your market.

INCLUDED

Central Reservation System

Hotel Reservations Systems
Single image distribution of real-time inventory across all of your bookable channels.

INCLUDED

Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence
Real-time insights to enhance your revenue and operations at your fingertips.

INCLUDED

EventKey

Event Management Software
All in one solution for your event management needs.

INCLUDED

HotelKey Reviews Summary

4.1
Very Good
Ease of Use
4.1/5
Customer Support
3.8/5
ROI
3.8/5
Implementation
4.3/5

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Achievements

Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, HotelKey HMS is the #14 most trending product in the Hotel Management Software category (out of 72) and the #521 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

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HotelKey Pricing

Average

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Popularity by Segment

Size

2 | X-Small (1-9 room)

4 | Small (10-24 room)

12 | Medium (25-74 room)

14 | Large (75-199 room)

3 | X-Large (200+ room)

Country

32 | United States of America

3 | Canada

Type

28 | Motels

24 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns

23 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels

10 | Airport/Conference Hotels

9 | Boutiques

9 | City Center Hotels

8 | Branded Hotels

7 | Resorts

3 | Luxury Hotels

1 | Casinos

1 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments

1 | RV Parks & Campgrounds

1 | Vacation Rentals & Villas

Region

35 | North America

Category

31 | Property Management Systems

15 | Hotel Management Software

1 | Hotel Restaurant POS Systems

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HotelKey Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
28
Very Good
2
Average
3
Poor
3
Terrible
2

Property Size

  • X-Small (2)
  • Small (4)
  • Medium (12)
  • Large (14)
  • X-Large (3)

Country

  • United States of America
    United States of America
    (32)
  • Canada
    Canada
    (3)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (35)
1

Most Horrible System and Support

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

Verified
6 months ago
1. Management cannot perform management functions and have to ask for permission from support to do GM duties. 2. Support always clueless of the issues and not well educated about the system to help properties when in need. 3. No manners on how to speak with when answering the phone or having a conversation. They seem to ignore you and your...
Country United States of America
General Manager
Large Hotel
10

Love the Hotel Key APP

INN Keeper from 10 to 24 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in San Clemente (United States of America)

Verified
9 months ago
Customer Service is really good- Takes time to get set up and getting use to but once its done! its good to go!
Country United States of America
INN Keeper
Small Hotel
10

Very easy to use with ipad

Owner from 10 to 24 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Midland (Canada)

Verified
10 months ago
Payment taken thru ipad. And how easily it can be managed thru the app. Colors in the grid view are amazing.
Country Canada
Owner
Small Hotel
10

We like all reports, easy to operate, there is three way to check in customers.

owner /manager from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Gorham (United States of America)

Verified
15 months ago
I like most DNR option. we can train new employee in one day. 24 hours support team. All member are like it and they all are happy to get new system. They are happy to they don't have to pyping just scan id and get all customer data in system.
Country United States of America
owner /manager
Large Hotel
10

A PMS System That Simplifies Operations

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

Verified
15 months ago
What I like most about HotelKey is its user-friendly interface. It is incredibly easy to navigate and operate, making it accessible for users of all levels, even my toddler. Its simplicity enhances efficiency and saves time for hotel staff, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience.
Country United States of America
Owner
Large Hotel
4

Not full full service city hotels.

Director of rooms from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Boston (United States of America)

Verified
16 months ago
Just that that I am able to login in anywhere but only have to because it makes so many errors.
Country United States of America
Director of rooms
Large Hotel
0

Worse than SABRE.

Night Audit from 75-99 room Branded Hotel in St. Paul (Canada)

Verified
2 years ago
lots of features, reports are plentiful and robust, lots of data points to track stuff you dont really need to track just justify some bean counters job
Country Canada
Night Audit
Large Hotel
10

HotelKey provides a very user friendly interface that makes training new staff .

CEO from 5 to 9 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Lake Arrowhead (United States of America)

Verified
2 years ago
1. USER FRIENDLY 2. EASY TO TRAIN A NEW PERSON. 3. 24/7 instant customer service . 4. Fast and Furious in terms of any hotel software
Country United States of America
CEO
X-Small Hotel
9

Very Intelligent App

Hotel Manager from 25-49 room Limited Service & Budget Hotel in Rockport (United States of America)

Verified
2 years ago
Smartest way of using a complete online Software which allows the user to be stress free for data management and back space plus the users have complete access to their data for 5 terms which saves paper and personal computing issues. Thank you Hotelkey
Country United States of America
Hotel Manager
Medium Hotel
10

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front desk receptionist from 75-99 room Motel in Camrose (Canada)

Verified
2 years ago
easy to navigate to find out all the information needed instantly no matter how many inquiry I receive daily basis.
Country Canada
front desk receptionist
Large Hotel
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Expert Q&A and Partner Recommendations

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Question:

What does this product or service do well?

Answer:

HotelKey stands out as a user-intuitive property management platform, designed to optimize workflows with efficiency. This cutting-edge solution liberates hoteliers' valuable time and empowers them with the capability to concentrate on what truly matters—seamless and meaningful interactions with guests. With its streamlined processes and intuitive interface, HotelKey not only enhances operational efficiency but also elevates the overall guest experience, ensuring that your focus remains where it should be.

Question:

What differentiates this product or service from the competition?

Answer:

HotelKey distinguishes itself from competitors in several different ways, some being: Guest Centric Focus, Efficient Workflows, Innovative, Reliable, Customizable, Security of Data, Continous Innovation and Customer Support

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:

If you want your back-office and front-office to be more efficient, this is the product for you. For those seeking to maximize efficiency even further, explore our APIs seamlessly integrated with Accounting Systems like M3, unlocking an unparalleled level of streamlined performance.

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