FLEXIPASS GUIDE · DORMAKABA VS SALTO FOR HOTELS
dormakaba or SALTO:
which is better for a hotel group?
Neither is better for every hotel group. dormakaba and SALTO are both established lock manufacturers, and FLEXIPASS lists hotel lock systems from both. The better fit depends on the locks already installed, the lock software and connection type, the digital key types you want and how many properties should share one system. Compare your installed configuration, not the brand.
Which digital key types are listed for each?
The table is built from the same lock catalogue as the compatibility check and shows what is listed today for each lock maker. Entries marked coming soon are not current matches.
| Provider family | Listed key technologies | Coming soon |
|---|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY | Webkeys, Wallet Keys, Mobile Keys, PIN Codes | None marked |
| dormakaba | Webkeys, Mobile Keys | Wallet Keys |
| SALTO | Webkeys, Mobile Keys, PIN Codes | Wallet Keys |
What should a mid-size hotel group compare?
- Which locks are already installed at each property, and would you replace them?
- Which lock software and connection type each property runs: on-premise or cloud, online or offline.
- Which digital key types you want: Wallet Keys, Webkeys, Mobile Keys or PIN Codes.
- Which PMS and guest platforms each property uses, and whether they are integrated.
- Whether every property needs the same guest experience, even with different locks.
- What the fallback is when a phone or a key fails.
Do we have to choose one brand for every property?
No. A lock manufacturer’s own digital key covers its own locks. An independent platform such as FLEXIPASS works with lock systems from several manufacturers, including dormakaba, SALTO and ASSA ABLOY, so properties with different locks can use one digital key platform. Each property is checked against its own lock configuration.
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Good questions. Clear answers.
Is dormakaba or SALTO better for hotels?
Neither is better for every hotel. Compare the locks you already have, the lock software, the digital key types you want and your PMS. FLEXIPASS lists lock systems from both manufacturers.
Does FLEXIPASS work with both dormakaba and SALTO?
Yes. FLEXIPASS lists lock systems from both. Which key types are available depends on the specific lock system and software, as shown in the table on this page.
Does FLEXIPASS recommend a lock brand?
No. FLEXIPASS does not rank lock brands. The compatibility pages show which configurations are listed today.
Should we replace locks to standardise on one brand?
Not necessarily. With an independent digital key platform, properties with different lock brands can use one platform. Some properties may still need software changes, licences, readers, connectivity or hardware upgrades.
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