Rebuilding a Hotel. Rebuilding the Technology Foundation.
When Hotel Peștera Wellness & Spa set out to transform its property, the ambition went far beyond a renovation.
As part of its transformation into a modern 5-star wellness destination, the hotel undertook a full redevelopment. Rather than a simple system upgrade, the transition was managed as a planned operational cutover: the hotel concluded its use of Fidelio at the end of October and, following a month of staff retraining and familiarization with the new property, reopened running on Oracle OPERA Cloud.
Recognizing that a new hotel deserved a new digital foundation, the management team chose to replace its legacy property management system with Oracle OPERA Cloud, becoming one of the first independent hotels in Romania to implement Oracle’s cloud-native hospitality platform.
Implemented together with Bitsoft, the project established a technology ecosystem designed not only for today’s operations, but also for continuous innovation in the years ahead.
Building for the Future
The decision to implement OPERA Cloud was driven by more than the need for a modern PMS.
As the hotel repositioned itself in the luxury hospitality segment, it required a platform capable of supporting long-term growth, operational efficiency, and future digital initiatives.
The team was looking for a solution that would provide:
- Cloud-native architecture with continuous product innovation
- Open APIs for seamless integrations
- Reduced infrastructure and maintenance requirements
- Faster deployment of new capabilities
- A platform ready for AI-powered hospitality
- The flexibility to extend the system as business needs evolve
Rather than investing in another traditional on-premise system, Hotel Peștera chose a platform designed to evolve alongside the business.
A Modern Hospitality Platform
Working closely with Bitsoft, Oracle Hospitality’s implementation partner in Romania, the hotel successfully deployed Oracle OPERA Cloud as part of its reopening project.
The implementation delivered far more than a new property management system.
It created a unified operational platform that connects guest information, reservations, room operations, and third-party integrations within a single cloud environment. This modern architecture reduces complexity while giving the hotel the flexibility to introduce new technologies without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Innovation Through Open APIs
One of the greatest advantages of Oracle OPERA Cloud quickly became its openness.
Instead of viewing the PMS as a closed system, Hotel Peștera began treating it as a platform for innovation.
Shortly after implementation, the hotel connected a document scanning solution directly to OPERA Cloud using the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP) and Oracle Marketplace. The integration required minimal effort and demonstrated how modern cloud architecture enables new functionality to be deployed in days rather than months.
This experience gave the team confidence to explore additional opportunities for digital innovation.
Developing a Custom SPA Reservation Application
The hotel’s next project addressed a real operational challenge.
SPA reservations relied on paper forms, guest preferences were collected manually, and completed treatments required additional administrative work before being posted to the guest folio.
Instead of waiting for a dedicated software solution, Hotel Peștera developed its own SPA reservation and guest management application using Oracle OPERA Cloud’s open APIs.
The custom application now:
- identifies guests directly through OPERA Cloud
- retrieves reservation information automatically
- captures guest treatment preferences digitally
- provides therapists with all relevant guest information
- automatically posts completed SPA services back into OPERA Cloud
The result is a streamlined operational workflow, less administrative effort, fewer manual errors, and a smoother experience for both guests and staff.
Accelerating Development with AI
The project also demonstrated how modern software development is evolving.
By combining Oracle OPERA Cloud’s well-documented APIs with AI-assisted development tools, the hotel was able to design, build, and integrate the application significantly faster than would have been possible using traditional development methods.
Rather than replacing the PMS, AI became a powerful tool for extending its capabilities, allowing the hotel to rapidly create solutions tailored to its own operational needs.
A Foundation for Continuous Innovation
Today, Hotel Peștera continues to build new operational automations around Oracle OPERA Cloud.
From integrating building management systems to creating intelligent operational workflows, the hotel is using its cloud platform as the foundation for continuous improvement rather than treating technology as a one-time implementation.
This ability to innovate quickly is one of the greatest advantages of moving to a modern cloud ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
For Hotel Peștera Wellness & Spa, implementing Oracle OPERA Cloud was never simply about replacing a property management system.
It was a strategic investment made during one of the most significant moments in the hotel’s history: the transformation into a premium five-star destination.
With Oracle OPERA Cloud and Bitsoft as its technology partner, the hotel now benefits from a modern, scalable platform that supports operational excellence today while providing the flexibility to build the guest experiences of tomorrow.
The story of Hotel Peștera demonstrates that digital transformation is not only about adopting new technology. It is about creating the right foundation for continuous innovation, enabling hotels to adapt faster, improve operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in an increasingly connected hospitality industry.
