A race to remember: hotelkit holds the lead in 2026 HotelTechAwards
This was no walk in the park. It was a sprint, a marathon, and a full-on relay all at once. And now, as we take a breath and look back, we’re beyond proud of what we achieved together.
This year’s HotelTechAwards were unlike any we’ve seen in the past 6 years. With over 2,600 hotel software companies running, the competition was fiercer than ever. Competitors like Flexkeeping and Actabl brought their A-game, and the race was neck and neck right up until the final hour. The rankings were shaped by 80,000+ verified customer reviews, drawn from a global community of hoteliers across more than 120 countries. It was one of the most intense, high stakes campaigns the industry has ever seen.
It was exhausting, a little chaotic, incredibly exciting… and ultimately, a reminder of the strength and unity in our hotelkit community.
5 wins and a proud title
We are proud to share that hotelkit has been awarded “BEST HOTEL OPERATIONS PLATFORM 2026” by Hotel Tech Report winning 1st place in four core hotel operations categories:
- Best Hotel Operations Platform
- Best Staff Collaboration Software
- Best Housekeeping Software
- Best Employee Engagement Software
- Best Hotel Maintenance Software
These awards reflect the voices of real hotel teams. From housekeepers and front office managers to shift leaders and maintenance staff, people who rely on hotelkit to get things done and who choose to speak up for us again.
“hotelkit has been a constant companion in our daily work for many years and has become an integral part of our internal organization.”
– Feedback from a Hotel Manager via Hotel Tech Report
Our people make it possible
We’re equally proud to share that hotelkit was ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work. This award hits close to home. It speaks to the culture we’ve built, where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. At hotelkit, we don’t just build tools for teamwork, we live it. And it’s this dedication, day in and day out; that makes achievements like this possible.
“Winning awards at the Hotel Tech Awards for the sixth consecutive year is a great validation of our work. Knowing that our software is valued by users around the world is deeply meaningful to us as a team and gives us tremendous motivation to continue being bold and innovative.”
Marius Donhauser
Co-Founder & CEO
hotelkit GmbH
What set this year apart
Let’s be honest: it’s not the trophies that drive us; it’s what they represent. The HotelTechAwards is the industry’s only data-driven awards platform. Over 100,000 data points were analyzed by Hotel Tech Report to determine this year’s winners. That’s what makes this recognition so special; it’s based on real feedback from the people who use our product every day.
“hotelkit has completely transformed our internal communication. Information is now shared centrally, transparently, and efficiently, ensuring all departments are always on the same page.”
– Feedback from a Hotel Manager via Hotel Tech Report
Numbers that speak for themselves
It’s not just about delivering a high-performing product; it’s about the trust we’ve built with the hospitality community worldwide.
- 606 verified reviews
- from 600 hotels
- across 12 countries
- in 5 global regions
- with an outstanding 95% likelihood to recommend
“We’re thrilled to highlight the value that the world’s leading software solutions deliver to their customers. Winning a HotelTechAward is the highest achievement in the industry because it’s based on data.”
Jordan Hollander
CEO
HotelTechReport
A heartfelt thank you
To our clients: your reviews, your feedback and trust, have made this possible.
To our partners: your collaboration fuels everything we build.
To our team: your energy, your hustle, and your drive have been unmatched.
To all our competitors: for bringing your A-game. You pushed us to give ours.
And to everyone who took a moment to leave us a review, thank you. You didn’t just help us win; you helped us grow.
Looking ahead
The 2026 HotelTechAwards are over, but our mission is far from done.
We’ll keep building, improving, and listening. Because while the tech world never stands still, neither do we. Here’s to another year of collaboration, innovation, and making daily hotel life easier, one feature at a time.
About HotelTechReport
HotelTechReport is the leading global research platform for hotel technology, used by more than 1.8 million hotel technology buyers each year. Trusted by hotel owners, operators, and management companies worldwide, the platform provides verified peer reviews, independent market analysis, and data-backed rankings to support high-stakes software decisions. HotelTechReport evaluates hundreds of hospitality technology solutions across every major operational category, helping hoteliers cut through marketing noise and identify what actually works in real hotel environments. By grounding purchasing decisions in real-world performance and practitioner insight, HotelTechReport plays a central role in shaping how hotels adopt, evaluate, and deploy technology globally. Learn more at www.hoteltechreport.com
