Google Hotels is a feature within Google Travel that allows you to find places to stay. The website pulls from properties Google has in its database as well as from more than 200 online travel agencies, hotels, and aggregators that partner with Google. Google Hotels and flights through Google are accessed through Google Travel.
Prices for hotels come from Google’s partners. The price you see includes value-added taxes, however, additional fees and taxes may apply and vary depending on the hotel partner. Hotel prices are refreshed every one hour to four days. After we hammer through this article, you’ll be a Google Travel wizard.
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How to run a Google Hotel search
- Run a search for Google Travel Hotels
- Enter the city or region you want to try in the search bar, this includes a search of Google Hotels near me
- Scroll to the hotel results box
- To see all hotel results, either 1) enter your dates, or 2) at the bottom of the box, tap or click the link
How to book hotels on Google
Follow these steps to use Google Hotels:
- Start by clicking this link and enter the city of your destination
- Select your travel dates and number of guests
- Select a room
- Provide your contact details
- Review your reservation details and click Book This Room to complete your Google Hotel booking
How to change or cancel your hotel reservation
Contact the hotel or online travel agency directly to change or cancel your reservation. Google is unable to make reservation changes. Separately, it’s important to review the cancellation policy to see if you’re eligible for a refund.
Common Questions
What is the cheapest hotel booking site?
Google Hotels aggregates prices from its hotel partners to show you cheap hotels for your destination. Consider checking online travel agencies like Expedia to confirm the Google Hotels pricing is the cheapest for your destination.
What is Google Hotel Finder?
Click through this link to search for the hotel in your chosen destination. Reference the “How to run a Google Hotel search” section above to finalize your hotel reservation.
How do I become a Google Hotel Partner?
The partner must have the items noted below. More information can be found here.
- A Google Ads account running Hotel Ads
- Proof that you can safely manage customer payment data.
- Accurate prices
- Localized self-service or phone-based user support
- Sufficient inventory of at least 100 hotels or 25,000 rooms if you’re a supplier and at least 10,000 hotels if you’re an Online Travel Agency
- An average of at least 50 daily conversions from any existing Hotel Ads.
Conclusion on Google Hotels
With more than 200 hotel partners, Google Hotels is a platform to use for your next vacation. Follow the steps above to run a Google Hotels search. Then, book your stay. Your ability to cancel or change your reservation is driven by the partner you booked the reservation with.
What Google Hotels features do you like the most? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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