HotelKey PMS

4.6 (31 REVIEWS)

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70 out of 100
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HotelKey PMS

4.6 (31 REVIEWS)

Ranked 30 (out of 314) in Property Management Systems

Next Generation Hospitality Platform

More than 50% of HotelKey’s reviews come from United States of America.

What is HotelKey?

Founded in 2015 | Headquarters in Carrollton (United States) | 150 employees
HotelKey PMS is a sophisticated property management system designed to streamline hotel operations and enhance efficiency. Tailored to meet the unique needs of various business models and properties, HotelKey PMS boasts a user-friendly interface that simplifies staff training and accelerates onboarding processes. Its powerful configurability allows hotels to optimize their operational workflows, resulting in improved management and seamless day-to-day functions. Mobile integration features enable real-time tracking, further boosting staff productivity. While it may have limitations in revenue management and reporting, HotelKey PMS's overall functionality can help increase revenue and elevate the guest experience.

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  3. 3. Stayntouch — Best for integrating property management with third-party systems
  4. 4. Agilysys — Best for seamless property management and exceptional guest service.
  5. 5. InnQuest — Best for integrating all your hospitality tools in one place
  6. 6. WebRezPro — Best for integrating online bookings and payment systems seamlessly.
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  8. 8. Mews — Best for simplifying operations, managing bookings, and boosting your hotel's income.
  9. 9. Oracle Hospitality — Best for reliable hotel operations and increased guest satisfaction
  10. 10. HOTELTIME — Best for integrating all hotel services into one platform

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

HotelKey Event Management

Event Management Software
HotelKey's Event Management module is a full-service platform that simplifies creating and managing small, midscale or large events hosting.

INCLUDED

HotelKey Point of Sale

Hotel Restaurant POS Systems
POS module by HotelKey.

INCLUDED

Booking Engine

Booking Engine

PREMIUM ADD-ON

Hotel Websites

Website Design

PREMIUM ADD-ON

HotelKey Reviews Summary

4.6
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.5/5
Customer Support
4.3/5
ROI
4.4/5
Implementation
4.4/5

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Achievements

Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, HotelKey PMS is the #20 most trending product in the Property Management Systems category (out of 314) and the #473 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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70 HT Score

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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

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)

Hoteliers say

NEW AI Review summary

Hoteliers like HotelKey for its user-friendly interface, enhancing staff efficiency and onboarding. Its configurability meets unique business models and properties, improving operational management. The mobile integration allows real-time tracking, which boosts productivity. However, it has limitations in revenue management and reporting, and occasional bugs can disrupt daily functions. Overall, its blend of ease of use and robust functionality can increase revenue and improve customer experience.

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User-Friendliness
Configuration and Customizability
Customer Support Challenges
Mobile Integration
PMS Simplification
Reporting Limitations
Bug Issues and Stability
Training and Onboarding
Revenue Management Shortcomings
Group Booking Complexity
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

Hotel Key Implementation

Director of Revenue Management from 1 to 4 room Luxury Hotel in Orlando (United States of America)

Verified
9 months ago
Hotel Key's Property Management System is one of the most configurable systems in the market. For a complex property like Evermore Orlando Resort, it has been absolutely vital to add functionality that accommodates our unique business model.
Country United States of America
Director of Revenue Management
X-Small Hotel
8

Easy to use PMS

Account Manager from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Boynton Beach (United States of America)

Verified
10 months ago
Hotel Key is very easy pms for management and staff to navigate. We have used many pms, is this is by far the simplest to learn and use. Training does not take long and makes onboarding employees easy. The format is nice and user friendly. It's intuative. The mobile app is great. From your phone you can see your hotel stats. You can view c...
Country United States of America
Account Manager
Large Hotel
10

Easiest PMS System ever

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

Verified
10 months ago
I have HotelKey with G6 Hotels and it is the easiest PMS system I have used and I have used ChoiceAdvantage, VisualMatrix, Opera, CloudBeds, and HotelKey. It’s very simple, there’s always someone to answer your call within minutes. You can train someone within a couple hours. Though the independent hotel version looks a little different tha...
Country United States of America
Owner
Medium 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
10

Most Reliable PMS system

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

Verified
15 months ago
Can’t list one, I like the HotelKey at 100%, the reservations management has been smooth, operations has been smooth, rate management is smooth, what’s more you need?
Country United States of America
Owner
Large Hotel
7

The consultants are great

Property management from 10 to 24 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Ledyard (United States of America)

Verified
16 months ago
The ability to keep track of all of my clerks and keep track of my daily sales and housekeeping duties.
Country United States of America
Property management
Small 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
10

It’s best.

Owner. from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Redwood City (United States of America)

Verified
2 years ago
This system is the best in hotel industry and can be accessed from cell phone too. I know the iPad app is also very user friendly.
Country United States of America
Owner.
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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