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Smarthost is a dynamic guest messaging software enhancing hotel guest interaction through streamlined communication. Users appreciate its ease of use and impactful email campaigns resulting in a higher click-through rate and increased reservations. Its comprehensive analytics and quick adaptability to user needs improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. However, users suggest enhancements in online check-in and certain feature implementations to fully optimize its potential for revenue growth and cost reduction.
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What is Smart Host GmbH?
Founded in 2017 | Headquarters in Berlin (Germany) | 23 employees
Smart Host Messaging is a sophisticated communication management system specifically designed for the hospitality industry. It allows hoteliers to manage and streamline all guest communications through a single platform. By integrating closely with existing Property Management Systems (PMS), Smart Host Messaging ensures that no inquiry or conversation is ever lost, providing a comprehensive, unified view of all guest interactions.
The platform is highly customizable, enabling hotels to craft targeted newsletter campaigns that are personalized for each guest. This precise targeting leads to higher engagement, increased bookings, and improved guest satisfaction. Additionally, Smart Host Messaging gathers detailed guest analytics, offering hoteliers invaluable insights into guest preferences and behaviors, which can be used to tailor marketing efforts and optimize service delivery.
One of the key advantages of Smart Host Messaging is its intuitive interface, which simplifies the communication process for hotel staff, allowing them to respond more quickly and efficiently to guest inquiries. This enhanced responsiveness leads to improved customer satisfaction and potentially higher guest retention rates.
Moreover, the platform supports seamless data integration, ensuring all guest information is precisely synchronized with the hotel's PMS. While there have been requests for even more advanced features and customization options, the overall feedback highlights the platform’s capability to significantly enhance marketing efforts and streamline operations.
In summary, Smart Host Messaging offers an elegant solution to manage and optimize guest communication, making it a valuable addition to any hotel’s suite of management tools. Simple, automated, and profitable, it helps hotels focus on providing exceptional guest experiences while boosting operational efficiency.
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Smart Host GmbH's Provided Description:
"Queries about offers are everyday life for your reception. With Smart Host correspondence management, your reception never loses track: we record all guest communication for you and bundle it to the created offers. This way you have everything in view, can react faster and increase guest satisfaction sustainably.
Smart communication for hoteliers and guests.
Simple. Automated. Profitable."
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"We have been working with Smart Host for some time now and are extremely happy that we chose the system. This was the best decision. Our newsletters all look top "styled" and do little work. It simplifies a lot. The filtering works fantastic and is super useful for many other things as well. We would recommend it to anyone."
Carina
Natur- & Biohotel Bergzeit
"We use Smart Host for newsletter distribution, which we control according to target groups. Super simple! So the guest gets the information he is interested in."
Anna Scheriau
Hotel St. Oswald
"The planning of the newsletters is really very well organized and a very big help for us. In general, we find that SmartHost approaches their customers and takes care of them very well."
Familie Hofer
Wiesenhof Garden Resort
"We started with the campaign module years ago. It is so clear and simple that an extension to the offer manager was only logical.
I would especially like to emphasize the extremely nice AND competent team around Julian Leitner.
I can only recommend Smart Host across the board."
Andrea Kogler
Owner @
Hotel Kogler
"This is exactly how a newsletter program should be! Super easy to use - clear & logical. The selection is suggested by an algorithm and works flawlessly, so Smart Host relieves us of the most difficult part of sending newsletters.
The interface to our hotel program allows transparency and the success is easily measurable.
In addition, the customer service is very helpful! All questions and concerns are quickly addressed.
In short - our expectations were exceeded!"
Alise P.
Hotel Post Ischgl
"Smart Host has really grown on us. This tool enables us to make our day-to-day work much easier with the offer manager.
Newsletters alone were old fashioned, now it's the Smart Host campaigns that help us pick up the guest where their interest lies and give us an overview of what success the campaign is having in the first place."
Tanja Weirather
Inhaber @
Panorama Hotel Talhof
"For our hotel, Smart Host is an optimal relief for our employees in terms of correspondence with guests. In addition, a super contemporary sales tool for newsletter planning and design."
Gerhard Huber
Inhaber @
Concordia Wellnesshotel & Spa
"The arrival mailing is very good, because the guests can easily announce their wishes. For every change, the team is with the utmost care and fast implementation on my side. The review page is also top. If someone was not so happy, we can react immediately and the guest does not post it immediately on all online platforms. In times of Holiday Check and Co. a great advantage! I can only recommend the system."
Michaela Muster
Inhaberin @
Ratscher Landhaus - Hotel Sudsteiermark
"The newsletter planning is really a great tool with which you can advertise at the right time for the right period. You can send a lot of newsletters without being a annoyance, because the filtering works great and there is never a risk that guests get something twice or worse get a newsletter with a better price than the one they already have."
Mara Theiner
Manager @
Hotel Weisses Kreuz
"I have rarely experienced such friendly and competent support. Easy and understandable handling of the product. Everything is set up in such a way that you can use it without a lot of prior knowledge. You can send targeted newsletters and we have received an enormous increase in additional sales by sending pre-stay mails and learn a lot about our guests in advance, e.g. why the guest books with us. For us, this means that we can also provide the guest with specific information about his or her interests in advance."
Smart Host is the hotel CRM for more direct bookings and covers all communications in the guest lifecycle.
Thanks to PMS connectivity, you control all guest communications from one tool, always at the right time and through the right channel. Smart Host offers intelligent guest profiles with complete communication history, pre-& post-Stay surveys for interests, upselling and ratings, data-driven and automated newsletter campaigns to fill booking gaps thanks to artificial intelligence, offer manager with messaging module and payment processing.
Queries about offers are everyday life for your reception. With Smart Host correspondence management, your reception never loses track: we record all guest communication for you and bundle it to the created offers. This way you have everything in view, can react faster and increase guest satisfaction sustainably.
Smart communication for hoteliers and guests.
Simple. Automated. Profitable.
With the Smart Host offer manager, you can answer booking requests from your guests in an optimized way and in no time at all. By bundling all information in one place and responding directly to concerns and requests from there, you always maintain an overview.
Smart communication for hoteliers and guests.
Simple. Automated. Profitable.
4.6
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The quoting tool offers various campaign management options with forecasting function and LY view, fast response times, top support, quick implementation of requests, and continuous improvements throughout the collaboration.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
Integration into the system could be smoother. However, this isn't solely due to the Smart Host. The interface could be faster. Especially in the offer manager, availability data is only transmitted after a few seconds, sometimes even up to 20 seconds.
5.0
Excellent
Ease of Use
5.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
4.0/5
Implementation
3.0/5
The quoting tool offers various campaign management options with forecasting function and LY view, fast response times, top support, quick implementation of requests, and continuous improvements throughout the collaboration.
Simple, understandable and flexible campaign management, clear and very appealing design, great and friendly advice and support on the phone.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
We are completely satisfied and currently have no suggestions for improvement. We don't use all the options, but we are definitely happy with the campaign module.
4.5
Excellent
Ease of Use
5.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
5.0/5
Implementation
5.0/5
Simple, understandable and flexible campaign management, clear and very appealing design, great and friendly advice and support on the phone.
I've been using Smarthost for years. It makes my daily work so much easier. Newsletters are quick to write, and you can see how effective they are. The arrival email is also great for understanding customer preferences in advance and ensuring a fantastic guest experience. But the best thing is that there are real people behind the scenes who are always ready to help with any questions, offering expert advice. Thank you!
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
Everything is running perfectly, I really can't think of anything to criticize, as it always works flawlessly. I can highly recommend this hotel!
5.0
Excellent
Ease of Use
5.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
5.0/5
Implementation
5.0/5
I've been using Smarthost for years. It makes my daily work so much easier. Newsletters are quick to write, and you can see how effective they are. The arrival email is also great for understanding customer preferences in advance and ensuring a fantastic guest experience. But the best thing is that there are real people behind the scenes wh...
Fast support for questions and communication with customer service. Customer-focused services and presentations. The campaigns are always clear, easy to understand, and simple to customize.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
For technical support, improvement suggestions are being implemented too slowly or not taken seriously enough. There are still transmission problems with guest data on some channels.
4.0
Very Good
Ease of Use
5.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
3.0/5
Implementation
3.0/5
Fast support for questions and communication with customer service. Customer-focused services and presentations. The campaigns are always clear, easy to understand, and simple to customize.
David Riedel and his team handle all our inquiries and requests very quickly and professionally, and we also consistently receive very helpful manuals and/or tips for using SmartHost. Based on our experience, David Riedel always briefly reviews our currently running or pending campaigns when we have a question, allowing him to provide us with practical and very helpful information – this is a great benefit to us, as it usually allows him to fully grasp the context of the question. Whether it's questions from beginners or experienced users, David Riedel and his team are always there for us with great patience and a willingness to help. Thank you very much!
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
I can't think of any suggestions for improvement at the moment. We are very satisfied with the support we are already receiving. We are also very satisfied with the product itself.
5.0
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
4.0/5
Implementation
N/A
David Riedel and his team handle all our inquiries and requests very quickly and professionally, and we also consistently receive very helpful manuals and/or tips for using SmartHost. Based on our experience, David Riedel always briefly reviews our currently running or pending campaigns when we have a question, allowing him to provide us wi...
We've been using Smart Host for a few months now and are absolutely thrilled with the product! But even more importantly, the customer service is their top priority! The team is helpful, incredibly friendly, and fast.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
We currently have no criticisms. All change requests were immediately accepted and implemented by our team. One suggestion would be to integrate Smart Host with Hotelkit.
5.0
Excellent
Ease of Use
5.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
5.0/5
Implementation
5.0/5
We've been using Smart Host for a few months now and are absolutely thrilled with the product! But even more importantly, the customer service is their top priority! The team is helpful, incredibly friendly, and fast.
I am completely satisfied with the collaboration. The team works extremely professionally, reliably, and above all, incredibly quickly. Requests and wishes are always implemented promptly, and you feel very well taken care of at all times. Communication is straightforward and efficient – exactly as you would want it. Highly recommended!
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
Currently, I'm completely satisfied and have no specific suggestions for improvement. The collaboration is very smooth, and all requests are handled quickly and professionally. If anything, the only area for improvement would be maintaining the already excellent service at this high level. Overall, everything is perfect for me!
5.0
Excellent
Ease of Use
5.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
3.0/5
Implementation
5.0/5
I am completely satisfied with the collaboration. The team works extremely professionally, reliably, and above all, incredibly quickly. Requests and wishes are always implemented promptly, and you feel very well taken care of at all times. Communication is straightforward and efficient – exactly as you would want it. Highly recommended!
What I particularly like about Smart Host is the automated guest communication and the review tool, which collects feedback, improves online reputation, and helps hotels streamline their operations. The offer manager is fantastic!
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
I sometimes feel there's a lack of proactive follow-up after the launch. More regular support, training, and reminders could help engage customers more effectively and motivate them to use the portal consistently.
3.5
Average
Ease of Use
4.0/5
Customer Support
4.0/5
ROI
3.0/5
Implementation
3.0/5
What I particularly like about Smart Host is the automated guest communication and the review tool, which collects feedback, improves online reputation, and helps hotels streamline their operations. The offer manager is fantastic!
Smarthost was launched in 2026. Initial experiences have been very positive, both during onboarding and in implementing the first email newsletter marketing campaign. The fast and straightforward support, available by phone and chat, is particularly noteworthy.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
Individual customization of overheating protection; newsletter analytics as standard; use of videos and reels in all areas; optimization of communication options for MICE clients (conferences) - including pre- and post-emails, tailored to the target group.
4.5
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.0/5
Customer Support
5.0/5
ROI
4.0/5
Implementation
5.0/5
Smarthost was launched in 2026. Initial experiences have been very positive, both during onboarding and in implementing the first email newsletter marketing campaign. The fast and straightforward support, available by phone and chat, is particularly noteworthy.
The various options the system offers, as well as the customizable features in the offer manager, make creating and sending campaigns so easy.
What do you dislike or think could be improved?
The offer manager is not suitable for group offers or larger offers with multiple rooms. It looks very cluttered and confusing. Occasional system malfunctions made smooth operation difficult.
3.5
Average
Ease of Use
4.0/5
Customer Support
4.0/5
ROI
3.0/5
Implementation
3.0/5
The various options the system offers, as well as the customizable features in the offer manager, make creating and sending campaigns so easy.
Smarthost does an excellent job of transforming guest data into actionable insights. The platform makes it incredibly easy to understand guest behavior, segment audiences, and launch personalized communication that actually converts. Its automation features are intuitive and save a tremendous amount of time, while the intelligent recommendations ensure that marketing efforts are always targeted and relevant. The tool is user-friendly, powerful, and delivers measurable uplift in upsells and direct bookings.
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Dominik Langkabel
Sales Director
@
Mews
December 12, 2025,
Dominik Langkabel
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Smarthost does an excellent job of transforming guest data into actionable insights. The platform makes it incredibly easy to understand guest behavior, segment audiences, and launch personalized communication that actually converts. Its automation features are intuitive and save a tremendous amount of time, while the intelligent recommendations ensure that marketing efforts are always targeted and relevant. The tool is user-friendly, powerful, and delivers measurable uplift in upsells and direct bookings.
Tobias Roelen-Blasberg
Co-Founder
@
MARA Solutions
December 5, 2025,
Tobias Roelen-Blasberg
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host is exceptionally strong at transforming raw guest data into high-impact, automated, and personalized communication. Its CRM and automation engine reliably drive direct revenue because campaigns are based on real guest behavior, not generic marketing blasts. For hotels that lack the resources for sophisticated segmentation or manual campaign building, Smart Host provides a level of marketing precision that most properties simply cannot achieve on their own. The platform’s ability to centralize guest profiles and automate pre-stay, upsell, and post-stay communication is where it truly delivers measurable value.
Maureen Träger
Partner Manager
@
straiv
September 29, 2025,
Maureen Träger
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
It specializes in perfecting guest communication through automation and personalization, which helps increase efficiency and maximize revenue for hotels. The platform centralizes guest data (including interests and booking behavior) from PMS integrations, empowering hoteliers to create personalized offers and drive targeted campaigns. It simplifies Review Management through automated Pre- and Post-Stay surveys, ultimately optimizing guest communication and maximizing revenue.
Philipp Becker
Geschäftsführer
@
Martin Becker GmbH
November 22, 2024,
Philipp Becker
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
For our hotel software customers from the individual hotel industry, individuality and the associated service to the guest are of the highest priority. Smart Host perfectly complements the hotel software solution Suite8 & OPERA Cloud that we place in the hotels in the areas of offers and notifications and gratefully supplements existing functions.
Martin Tauber
CEO & Co-Founder
@
Guestnet
November 22, 2024,
Martin Tauber
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
As a trusted partner, we confidently recommend Smart Host to our hotel clients. Its comprehensive and intuitive CRM solution empowers hotels to effectively manage guest data, streamline communication, and increase direct bookings through personalized campaigns and intelligent profiling. The seamless integration with PMS and other hotel systems enhances operational efficiency, while the measurable success of campaigns and exceptional customer support make it a standout tool. Smart Host is a reliable choice for boosting customer loyalty and delivering exceptional guest experiences, making it an invaluable asset for hotels, especially in the DACH region.
Martin Leitinger
Vertriebsmitarbeiter
@
GAS
December 13, 2023,
Martin Leitinger
has tried
Smart Host GmbH
The team behind Smart Host is very professional and we really like working with them. It is always a pleasure for us to recommend Smart Host to our hotels because we know that they will be very satisfied with the service and generate a lot of bookings with not much effort.
Sebastian Linecker
CEO
@
Linecker GmbH
December 13, 2023,
Sebastian Linecker
regularly uses
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host provides a simple-to-use CRM for individual hotels and groups, with a user-friendly interface that enhances the overall experience. It seamlessly integrates with various hotel software systems, contributing to a smooth workflow. Smart Host is a valuable addition to the guest journey, offering effective CRM, offer management, and guest communication to boost direct bookings and foster customer loyalty. The fast connection, experienced customer support, and the robust campaign tool further contribute to increased sales, with the ability to track and evaluate marketing efforts.
Oliver Kremmer
Director of Sales and Client Relations
@
asut computer & rechenzentrum GmbH
December 13, 2023,
Oliver Kremmer
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host's CRM hotel software excels in centralizing guest data, offering a comprehensive view through intelligent profiling, automated campaign suggestions, and personalized offers. It streamlines communication channels, optimizing operational efficiency. The system facilitates pre and post-stay surveys, adapting dynamically to guest interactions. Smart Host stands out for its measurable success, providing tools for tracking progress in guest communication and loyalty enhancement. With strong connections to PMS and channel managers, it is highly regarded in the industry, known for excellent customer support. Smart Host is a reliable and well-established Hotel CRM tool, particularly strong in the DACH region.
Janis Pardon
Sales Manager
@
Mews
December 12, 2023,
Janis Pardon
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Guest Data Centralization: Smart Host CRM brings together guest data from various sources, including your hotel program, surveys, and intelligent analysis. This centralization allows you to create rich guest profiles, providing a complete picture of your guests and their needs.
Automated Campaign Suggestions: The campaign module leverages intelligent guest profiles to automatically suggest tailored campaigns. These campaigns align with guest preferences and booking behavior. You can focus on crafting engaging content for newsletters while Smart Host handles campaign recommendations.
Pre-Stay and Post-Stay Surveys: Smart Host facilitates pre-stay and post-stay surveys, enabling you to gather valuable feedback from guests. These surveys contribute to guest profiling and enhance communication.
Dynamic Surveys: The system adapts to guest interactions, allowing you to create dynamic surveys that evolve based on individual preferences and behaviors.
Measurable Success: Smart Host provides tools for success measurement, ensuring that your CRM efforts yield tangible results. Whether it’s improving guest communication or enhancing loyalty, the system helps you track progress.
Julia Schröder
Head of Sales & Marketing
@
Hotellistat GmbH
December 7, 2023,
Julia Schröder
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host's CRM hotel software impresses with its comprehensive approach to guest and campaign management. From intelligent profiling to automated campaign suggestions, personalized offers, and streamlined communication, it empowers hotels to offer unique guest experiences while maximizing efficiency. The integration of artificial intelligence and transparent success measurement further distinguishes Smart Host in the competitive hotel software market.
Benjamin Heiß
Developer
@
elite solutions gmbh
December 4, 2023,
Benjamin Heiß
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
We don’t work with the software itself but we can say that implementing new features and making changes in the API is always very easy with Smart Host as their teams are very professional and easy to communicate with.
Our customers like using Smart Host and are very satisfied with the integration to Elite.
Gera Bachner
Quality & Project Manager
@
hotelkit GmbH
November 29, 2023,
Gera Bachner
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
· Fine segmentation of guest data and creation of guest profiles
· Easy to understand and to use
· Many features for automation of guest communication and content creation
· Live dashboard for an overview of the hotel’s figures
· Powerful integrations to many PMS and channel managers
Thomas Hertkorn
Lead AI & Innovations, Lead SMB Department
@
Peak Ace AG
November 13, 2023,
Thomas Hertkorn
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
The services and products of Smart Host deliver a recognizable increase in direct bookings. The Features and the Design of the campaigns are usually outstanding, the mini Websites that are created per offer look fantastic.
Dennis Pfister
CCO
@
DIRS21 by TourOnline AG
July 4, 2023,
Dennis Pfister
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smarthost helps our customers in digital sales (especially in direct sales) to become even more successful. The APIs in particular are great from a technical point of view & a clever product combination.
May 12, 2023,
Maureen Träger
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host is a perfect addition to the guest journey of straiv.
They offer a great CRM, offer management and guest communication.
It helps the hotels to generate more direct bookings and to win regular guests with their automated email campaigns.
Christoph Lülling
Sales Manager
@
Softstar GmbH
May 10, 2023,
Christoph Lülling
regularly uses
Smart Host GmbH
great staff, professional Sales Tools, outstanding products, always in exchange with partners and hoteliers to make the guest a great stay with the help of the newest technologies. always available. Always solution oriented
Question:
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Answer:
Smarthost stands out through its uniquely intelligent approach to guest segmentation and automation. Unlike many competitors that rely on static templates or generic campaigns, Smarthost uses real behavioral data to create meaningful, personalized interactions at scale. The platform feels modern, intuitive, and far less complex than many legacy CRM tools, making it easy for hotel teams to see immediate value. Their customer support is also exceptionally proactive and solution-oriented, which makes the entire experience feel like a true partnership rather than just another software subscription.
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Dominik Langkabel
Sales Director
@
Mews
December 12, 2025,
Dominik Langkabel
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Smarthost stands out through its uniquely intelligent approach to guest segmentation and automation. Unlike many competitors that rely on static templates or generic campaigns, Smarthost uses real behavioral data to create meaningful, personalized interactions at scale. The platform feels modern, intuitive, and far less complex than many legacy CRM tools, making it easy for hotel teams to see immediate value. Their customer support is also exceptionally proactive and solution-oriented, which makes the entire experience feel like a true partnership rather than just another software subscription.
Tobias Roelen-Blasberg
Co-Founder
@
MARA Solutions
December 5, 2025,
Tobias Roelen-Blasberg
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host’s advantage is that it is purpose-built for hotels, not a repurposed email tool. This means automated offers tied to availability, lifecycle-based messaging, integrated PMS data, and analytics designed specifically for hospitality revenue goals. Many marketing tools claim personalization; Smart Host actually operationalizes it at scale. Its strength is the combination of hotel-specific CRM + automation + revenue-oriented communication, all in one system. For properties in the DACH region especially, it’s one of the most mature and field-tested solutions available.
Maureen Träger
Partner Manager
@
straiv
September 29, 2025,
Maureen Träger
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
At straiv, we have maintained a close partnership with Smart Host for years, collaborating on events and trade shows. The combination of our Digital Guest Journey solutions and their powerful CRM platform is the perfect mix to create a seamless experience for the guest and a happy hotelier. Smart Host's core strength lies in its ability to centralize and leverage guest data to drive measurable results. Additionally, their comprehensive analytics tool is a key differentiator, providing the necessary steering instrument for modern hoteliers.
Philipp Becker
Geschäftsführer
@
Martin Becker GmbH
November 22, 2024,
Philipp Becker
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host is directly and easily accessible for our hotel customers, speaks the language of our customers and cooperates with our company simply and competently with a common goal: Happy hotel customers with great digital solutions for the development of a seamless, automated and individual support of the Digital Guest Journey
Martin Tauber
CEO & Co-Founder
@
Guestnet
November 22, 2024,
Martin Tauber
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
As a partner, we appreciate Smart Host for its user-friendly design and practical functionality. The combination of automated campaigns and CRM features ensures effective guest communication, while the intuitive interface makes it easy to use without extensive training. Its reliable support and continuous improvements make it a solid and trusted choice for hotels, particularly in the DACH region.
Martin Leitinger
Vertriebsmitarbeiter
@
GAS
December 13, 2023,
Martin Leitinger
has tried
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host is very innovative and easy to use. Many other tools are too complicated and need a lot of explaining and training. The mix of automated campaigns, planned campaigns and a CRM functions creates perfect guest communication that covers the whole guest lifecycle.
Sebastian Linecker
CEO
@
Linecker GmbH
December 13, 2023,
Sebastian Linecker
regularly uses
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host CRM stands out from the competition with its sleek and user-friendly design, surpassing older, less UI/UX-optimized alternatives. The ease of implementation further differentiates it from other CRM systems. Smart Host maintains technological relevance, offering easy operation, top-notch support, and high ROI. Its flexibility, continuous evolution, accurate newsletter filters, clear UI/UX, fast loading speed, and detailed guest data analysis contribute to its distinctiveness in the CRM landscape.
Oliver Kremmer
Director of Sales and Client Relations
@
asut computer & rechenzentrum GmbH
December 13, 2023,
Oliver Kremmer
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host stands out with agile development, frequent updates, and a responsive team, demonstrating innovation in hospitality tech. It excels in holistic guest profiling, intelligent campaign recommendations, and adaptive surveys, fostering personalized interactions. Notably, it ensures measurable impact, focusing on enhanced communication. Recognized for speed in feature delivery and top integrations, Smart Host is a dynamic and customer-centric Hotel CRM in the DACH region.
Janis Pardon
Sales Manager
@
Mews
December 12, 2023,
Janis Pardon
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Holistic Guest Profiling: Unlike many competitors, Smart Host CRM excels in centralizing guest data. It seamlessly integrates information from various sources, creating rich guest profiles. This comprehensive view enables personalized interactions and tailored services.
Intelligent Campaign Recommendations: Smart Host’s campaign module stands out. It doesn’t just offer basic campaign management; it analyzes guest behavior and suggests relevant campaigns automatically. This dynamic approach ensures that your marketing efforts resonate with guests.
Adaptive Surveys: While other CRMs may stick to static surveys, Smart Host embraces dynamic surveys. These adapt based on individual preferences and interactions. Whether it’s pre-stay or post-stay, you’ll gather valuable insights without overwhelming guests.
Measurable Impact: Smart Host doesn’t leave success to chance. It provides tools for measurement. Whether you’re tracking guest satisfaction, loyalty, or revenue, the system ensures you can quantify the impact of your CRM strategies.
Enhanced Communication: Ultimately, Smart Host focuses on enhancing communication between hotels and guests. By understanding preferences, streamlining processes, and delivering targeted content, it fosters stronger relationships.
Julia Schröder
Head of Sales & Marketing
@
Hotellistat GmbH
December 7, 2023,
Julia Schröder
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host distinguishes itself through its holistic approach to guest and campaign management, leveraging advanced features, artificial intelligence, and user-friendly interfaces to create a comprehensive and efficient solution for hotels. The focus on customization, automation, and data-driven decision-making sets it apart from other similar tools in the market.
Benjamin Heiß
Developer
@
elite solutions gmbh
December 4, 2023,
Benjamin Heiß
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
We enjoy working with Smart Host as it has been shown in the past that customer satisfaction is very important to them and this is consistent with our philosophy here at Elite.
The integration with Elite is constantly improving, the more common customers we have.
Gera Bachner
Quality & Project Manager
@
hotelkit GmbH
November 29, 2023,
Gera Bachner
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
· Personal support through long-term assigned personal success manager
· Enables very personal, individualized guest communication with little time and effort
· Fast software development and Smart Host delivers many new features all the time
Thomas Hertkorn
Lead AI & Innovations, Lead SMB Department
@
Peak Ace AG
November 13, 2023,
Thomas Hertkorn
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Competitors are many out there. Usually the direct connection to PMS Systems is not really available or just in a "basic" way - Smart Host managed to integrate a lot of big PMS System deeply in their Systems and therefore can use a lot of the PMS Information for their Mailings.
Dennis Pfister
CCO
@
DIRS21 by TourOnline AG
July 4, 2023,
Dennis Pfister
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
The layout of the offers for guests and the selection of templates for hotels is great. In addition, there is the great user-friendliness in the backend. We have been able to implement many successful projects together.
May 12, 2023,
Maureen Träger
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Smart Host is a reliable partner and always technologically up to date.
It has an easy operation, top support and high ROI.
Using and planning campaigns is really easy. It is also very flexible and always evolving.
The filter function for the newsletters is very accurate.
Christoph Lülling
Sales Manager
@
Softstar GmbH
May 10, 2023,
Christoph Lülling
regularly uses
Smart Host GmbH
Fast communication channels, Unique products, always looking for new ideas to increase the direct bookings of a hotel. powerful campaign management with money back guarantee. Every hotel has a permanent contact person
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:
Give Smarthost the opportunity to show what it can really do by integrating it fully into your guest communication workflows from the start. The more data you allow the system to work with, the more powerful the insights and automation become. Don’t hesitate to lean on their team during onboarding — their guidance will help you unlock value quickly and ensure that your marketing becomes more targeted, efficient, and impactful from day one.
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"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?"
Dominik Langkabel
Sales Director
@
Mews
December 12, 2025,
Dominik Langkabel
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Give Smarthost the opportunity to show what it can really do by integrating it fully into your guest communication workflows from the start. The more data you allow the system to work with, the more powerful the insights and automation become. Don’t hesitate to lean on their team during onboarding — their guidance will help you unlock value quickly and ensure that your marketing becomes more targeted, efficient, and impactful from day one.
Tobias Roelen-Blasberg
Co-Founder
@
MARA Solutions
December 5, 2025,
Tobias Roelen-Blasberg
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Approach Smart Host as a strategic revenue engine, not an optional marketing add-on. The hotels that see the strongest ROI are the ones that commit to clean PMS data, define a clear guest communication strategy, and allow Smart Host to automate aggressively across the guest lifecycle. If you’re looking to meaningfully increase direct bookings and reduce manual workload, Smart Host can deliver — but only if you use it as the core of your CRM and guest communication framework, not as a side tool.
Maureen Träger
Partner Manager
@
straiv
September 29, 2025,
Maureen Träger
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
ocus on the data centralization capabilities and commit to utilizing the comprehensive Analytics tool. Smart Host's core value lies in leveraging your guest data for measurable results, so make sure your team is ready to act on the insights provided to truly maximize your revenue.
Philipp Becker
Geschäftsführer
@
Martin Becker GmbH
November 22, 2024,
Philipp Becker
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Die Automatisierung von Marketing-Kampagnen und Newslettern, kombiniert mit auf Gäste zugeschnittene Angebote und Inhalte kann ein großer Vorteil im Wettbewerb sein, um Stammgäste für sich binden und generieren zu können.
Martin Tauber
CEO & Co-Founder
@
Guestnet
November 22, 2024,
Martin Tauber
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Take full advantage of Smart Host's automation and guest profiling features to personalize your communication and maximize direct bookings. Start with a clear strategy for your campaigns, and don’t hesitate to reach out to their support team—they’re highly responsive and can help you make the most of the system.
Martin Leitinger
Vertriebsmitarbeiter
@
GAS
December 13, 2023,
Martin Leitinger
has tried
Smart Host GmbH
It is the best desition, cause my Marketing is focused now. I can use the data, and every single adress of my costumers is gold value. The Email Automation before the Check In, und after the Check out, saves al lot of time for me and my customers.
Sebastian Linecker
CEO
@
Linecker GmbH
December 13, 2023,
Sebastian Linecker
regularly uses
Smart Host GmbH
My advice? Maximize Smart Host CRM's potential by using its comprehensive features for a holistic strategy. Leverage the team's expertise to implement effective customer-centric strategies. For increased direct bookings, capitalize on the tool's simplicity in crafting tailored newsletters and campaigns. Smart Host CRM is a powerful ally for optimizing customer relationships, streamlining sales, and enhancing overall efficiency.
Oliver Kremmer
Director of Sales and Client Relations
@
asut computer & rechenzentrum GmbH
December 13, 2023,
Oliver Kremmer
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
My advice to hoteliers considering SmartHost: Prioritize data accuracy and integration and input accurate guest data for effective campaigns. Seamlessly integrate SmartHost with your existing systems, maximizing its recommendations. Regularly maintain and clean guest profiles for better personalization. Train your staff to optimize SmartHost for your hotel's unique needs to fully harness its capabilities. Embrace the dynamic surveys that give you the possibility to listen to guest feedback via post-stay surveys for continuous improvement.
Smart Host complements our PMS perfectly!
Janis Pardon
Sales Manager
@
Mews
December 12, 2023,
Janis Pardon
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Certainly! If you’re a hotelier considering Smart Host CRM, my advice would be to prioritize data quality and integration. Here’s why:
Data Accuracy Matters: Ensure that the guest data you input into Smart Host is accurate and up-to-date. Garbage in, garbage out! High-quality data leads to better guest profiles and more effective campaigns.
Integration Is Key: Smart Host’s power lies in its ability to centralize data from various sources. Integrate it seamlessly with your existing systems—PMS, booking engines, and surveys. The more data it can access, the smarter its recommendations will be.
Regular Maintenance: Regularly review and clean your guest profiles. Remove duplicates, update contact details, and track guest preferences. A well-maintained database ensures better personalization.
Training and Adoption: Train your staff on using Smart Host effectively. Understand its features, explore campaign options, and leverage dynamic surveys. The more your team embraces it, the greater the impact.
Feedback Loop: Use Smart Host’s post-stay surveys to gather feedback. Listen to your guests—they’ll tell you what’s working and what needs improvement. Adjust your strategies accordingly.
Remember, Smart Host CRM is a powerful tool, but its effectiveness depends on how well you harness its capabilities. Invest time in understanding and optimizing it for your hotel’s unique needs.
Julia Schröder
Head of Sales & Marketing
@
Hotellistat GmbH
December 7, 2023,
Julia Schröder
has seen a demo of
Smart Host GmbH
Implementing a robust CRM system like Smart Host is a powerful tool for enhancing guest experiences and optimizing marketing efforts. To fully capitalize on its features, invest time and resources in comprehensive staff training. Ensure your team is well-versed in using the system to its full potential, from creating personalized campaigns to leveraging AI-driven insights. The success of the platform often hinges on the proficiency of its users, so fostering a culture of continuous learning and proficiency will maximize the benefits for your hotel.
Benjamin Heiß
Developer
@
elite solutions gmbh
December 4, 2023,
Benjamin Heiß
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Most parts of the integration in Elite are in the background, which means you can keep your usual routine and improve it with the additional features smart host offers.
Additionally you can send offers with one click including alls the data that you have already entered in Elite.
Gera Bachner
Quality & Project Manager
@
hotelkit GmbH
November 29, 2023,
Gera Bachner
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
As with most software, make sure to get a presentation or demo. They are really good at answering all questions you might have so don't be shy reaching out about whatever topic you would like to hear more about.
Thomas Hertkorn
Lead AI & Innovations, Lead SMB Department
@
Peak Ace AG
November 13, 2023,
Thomas Hertkorn
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
Plug your PMS to it and work with the recommondations of the System to get personalized, in time messages out there that have an impact on your direct bookings. Double Check your E-Mail templates and test a lot!
Dennis Pfister
CCO
@
DIRS21 by TourOnline AG
July 4, 2023,
Dennis Pfister
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
This product requires an intact system landscape in which the basics (in digital distribution) are in place. For me these are: PMS & CRS (channel manager incl. IBE), RMS. A CRM is a must have to remain competitive in the future.
May 12, 2023,
Maureen Träger
heard from clients about
Smart Host GmbH
If you want to generate more direct bookings, find the perfect fitted newsletter and campaign for your guests I would highly recommend using Smart Host as your tool.
The CRM tool, offers and messaging are all really easy to use and makes the processes and daily work easier.
Christoph Lülling
Sales Manager
@
Softstar GmbH
May 10, 2023,
Christoph Lülling
regularly uses
Smart Host GmbH
this produvt combines unique technoligies with great service behind. Never stand still an gives the hotelier a great tool to manage the right guestcommunication to the right time. The increase of direkt bookings is amazing.
Smart Host GmbH has opened their internal support tools and processes to Hotel Tech Report and has achieved the GCSC Support Certification which verifies the tools and processes they have in place to support customers.