thelobbyboy vs. other categories
How the Lobby Boy fills the gaps
| Category | Purpose | Example | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheets & extranets | Manual availability and rate updates | Excel, OTA extranets | No sync between channels, which means overbookings and evenings lost to copy-paste |
| Legacy PMS | System of record for reservations | On-premise desktop PMS | Needs separate tools for channels and payments, each bought and connected on its own |
| Channel manager only | Distribution to OTAs | Standalone channel tools | Fills rooms, but doesn't run the desk or talk to the guest |
| Hotel operating platform | Runs the whole hotel day | Handles property management, channels, direct bookings, point of sale, payments and accounting for you |






































