What do you like most?
As someone who manages Urban Nook, a vacation rental in Split, I really appreciate having property management, reservations, availability, pricing, and guest communication connected within a single platform, accessible on both desktop and mobile.
HotelSync makes everyday operations significantly easier, from price adjustments and yield management to automated guest communication. One particularly useful feature is that automated messages can be triggered not only by scheduled times but also by specific events. Combined with the Unified Inbox, which brings together guest messages from different channels, including WhatsApp, this saves a considerable amount of time and reduces repetitive administrative work.
The Booking Engine is another standout feature, both in terms of design and functionality. It looks modern, integrates easily into an existing website through an iframe, and even offers a custom widget generator to match the website's visual identity. There are also plenty of thoughtful features, such as an OTA price comparison widget, a multi-property booking engine, dedicated access for traditional travel agencies with their own negotiated rates, and the ability to share a booking search directly with guests, with their dates and number of people already prefilled. These small details make the booking process much easier for everyone. A nice touch also is the alternative dates suggestion which many bigger Booking Engines do not have.
I also love how many administrative tasks can be handled and sent directly within the system. Invoices, booking confirmations, and other documents can be emailed to guests without downloading files or switching to Gmail. The expense management module and automated reports to my team are equally useful for keeping track of the property's financial performance.
Another feature worth mentioning is the Outstanding Balance module, which provides a clear overview of payments, invoices, and outstanding actions. It makes it much easier to identify what still needs attention and avoid overlooking important financial tasks. The availability management features are also excellent, with automatic availability corrections, inventory limits, and warnings that help prevent overbookings.
However, the real hidden gem for me is the GuestApp. It has saved me an incredible amount of time, particularly with collecting guest identification details for online check-in. But it goes far beyond that.
Guests have access to a digital guestbook containing all the information they need before and during their stay. They can book additional services and pay in advance, purchase an eSIM with unlimited data for the duration of their stay, chat with reception directly through the app (with messages appearing in the Unified Inbox), request room upgrades, activate Do Not Disturb, digitally sign rental agreements, and access arrival instructions. They can even download their invoices and enter company billing details themselves, without needing my assistance.
For a small property, having this level of automation and functionality without unnecessary complexity is a huge advantage. Many of these features would be valuable even for much larger properties and most hotels. The housekeeping module is also a life saver as I don't have to chat with the team, they see everything in the app on the phone.
Finally, a special mention goes to the customer support team, which has been exceptionally fast and responsive. What I appreciate just as much is that the team genuinely listens to user feedback. Suggestions are taken seriously, and improvements are often implemented surprisingly quickly. It is refreshing to work with a company that actively develops its product based on what users actually need.
Overall, HotelSync offers an impressive combination of functionality, flexibility, automation, and support. It is a comprehensive system that makes managing a property easier while helping deliver a better guest experience. This company is a sleeping dragon and the next big thing in the hotel software.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
With so many powerful features available, I think the biggest opportunity for improvement is making them easier to discover and fully utilize or test by recommending them more often. Some of HotelSync's most valuable tools are hidden gems that users might not even find. More interactive recorded onboarding would be fun with chapters so new staff can quickly revisit the onboarding, contextual tips and real-life workflows would help both new and experienced users get even more value from the system. The functionality is already impressive; making its full potential more visible would take the user experience to another level.