Smart lock vendor · reference
dormakaba
dormakaba is an established Swiss enterprise lock vendor with hospitality-grade hardware and integration with major hotel-chain PMSes.
Target segment
Mid-to-large independent hotels and chains (80+ rooms), particularly in Europe.
Pricing
Hardware quote-based per project, typically USD 350-700 per door hospitality-grade.
Source: dormakaba
Strengths
European enterprise presence
Strong presence in European hotel chains and groups.
Hospitality-grade durability
Hardware proven in high-volume hotel environments.
Trade-offs
Less independent-boutique integration
Less common in independent-friendly PMS marketplaces than Salto.
When to choose
Choose dormakaba for mid-to-large European independents wanting enterprise-grade hardware.
When to avoid
Avoid for boutique independents under 50 rooms where Salto offers better cost-per-door and integration ecosystem.
Common integrations
Opera PMS, enterprise European hotel-chain stacks.
Editorial disclosure
This site is operated by Maciej Dudziak, founder of Guestivo. Guestivo is guest-journey software and integrates with smart-lock vendors through the PMS layer rather than competing with them. Recommendations on this page reflect category fit only.