Booking & Reservation Systems

Mews

by Mews Systems

4.5

487 reviews

Cloud-native property management for modern hotels

Category

Booking & Reservation Systems

Founded

2012

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Overview

Mews is a fully cloud-based hotel PMS designed for the next generation of hospitality. With mobile-first operations, automated workflows, and open API architecture, Mews powers 5,000+ properties across boutique hotels, hostels, aparthotels, and serviced apartments.

Key Features

Mobile-First Operations

Staff operate entirely from mobile devices - check-in guests, assign rooms, process payments, and manage housekeeping from iOS/Android apps.

Contactless Guest Journey

Guests complete online check-in, receive digital room keys via mobile app, and check out without visiting reception - reducing staff workload by 40%.

Open API Ecosystem

650+ integrations via Mews Marketplace. Connect channel managers, RMS, payment gateways, and guest experience tools with pre-built connectors.

Automated Billing & Payments

Smart billing rules, automated payment collection, integrated accounting exports to Xero/QuickBooks, and support for 135+ currencies.

Real-Time Analytics

Live dashboards for occupancy, revenue, arrivals/departures. Custom reports with drill-down capabilities and scheduled email delivery.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Modern, intuitive interface - minimal training required (1-2 days typical)
  • +True cloud-native architecture - no servers, automatic updates
  • +Transparent per-room pricing - no hidden fees or long-term contracts
  • +Strong API ecosystem with 650+ integrations
  • +Excellent for boutique/independent hotels seeking innovation

Cons

  • Less suitable for large resort/casino properties with complex F&B operations
  • Limited customization compared to legacy enterprise PMS (OPERA, Maestro)
  • Younger platform - some integrations less mature than established competitors
  • Requires stable internet - offline mode limited compared to on-premise systems

Use Cases

Boutique Hotel Group Modernization

25-property boutique hotel group migrated from legacy PMS to Mews, reducing check-in time from 8 minutes to 90 seconds and cutting IT costs by 60%.

Hostel Operations Automation

European hostel chain automated bed assignments, payment collection, and housekeeping coordination - operating with 30% fewer reception staff.

Serviced Apartment Monthly Stays

Aparthotel uses Mews for long-stay guest management with automated monthly billing, utility tracking, and flexible rate plans.

Last updated: February 3, 2026