# Expedia Hotels MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Expedia Hotels lets you put the world's largest hotel inventory into your AI agent's hands. It pulls real-time availability, compares complex rate plans, and extracts guest reviews so you don't have to jump between tabs. Whether you're booking a corporate block or scouting a boutique stay, this Connector handles the heavy lifting of data collection and itinerary management. ## Overview - **Category:** ecommerce - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7esYiu0OQZtLlJUFUAAdw3DwL7Mg7cvXozAZgMLz/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** hotel-availability, room-rates, travel-booking, guest-reviews, property-search, itinerary-management ## Description Imagine you're trying to book a conference hotel for fifty people. Usually, that means opening dozens of tabs, comparing "breakfast included" vs "non-refundable" rates, and checking if the hotel actually has enough rooms on the right dates. With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It scans thousands of properties, filters by your specific needs like star rating or guest feedback, and lays out the best options in a single view. It even handles the nitty-gritty like checking if a price is still valid before you commit or pulling images to show the team. It's about moving from manual data hunting to making actual decisions. You can connect it to your favorite workspace through the Vinkius catalog to give your agent the power to manage the entire lifecycle of a trip, from the first region search to the final booking confirmation. You get a direct line to Expedia's inventory without ever leaving your chat interface. This means you can focus on the logistics of the trip while the agent handles the tedious work of price matching, review aggregation, and availability checks. ## Tools ### check_availability Shows which room types and prices are open for specific dates at a chosen hotel. ### check_price_match Checks if a competitor's lower price qualifies for a match and returns the result. ### get_guest_reviews Pulls individual review entries and ratings to help evaluate a property's vibe. ### get_hotel_details Fetches the full address, amenities, and policy info for a specific property. ### get_hotel_images Grabs URLs for exterior, lobby, and room photos to show the user. ### get_itinerary Shows the status, price, and guest details for an existing booking ID. ### get_rate_plans Lists all available pricing options, including member deals and meal plans. ### price_check Validates that the current price is still active before you make a booking. ### search_hotels Finds properties by region, dates, and filters like star rating or price. ### search_regions Identifies specific neighborhoods and airports to get a region ID for searching. ### book_hotel Creates a real reservation using property and rate details. Always confirm the final details with the user before this runs. ### cancel_itinerary Modifies an existing reservation to cancel it and show the refund status. Confirm the policy with the user first. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find a 4-star hotel in Paris for Dec 15-18 for two people. ``` **Response:** ``` I found 23 properties matching your criteria in central Paris. The top three are: | Hotel Name | Price per Night | Cancellation Policy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Hôtel Le Marais** | €189 | Free until Dec 13 | | **Grand Palais Suites** | €245 | Non-refundable | | **Opéra Garnier Hotel** | €210 | Free until Dec 14 | Would you like me to pull the detailed rate plans for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What do people say about hotel 74502? ``` **Response:** ``` Grand Palais Suites (74502) has a **4.6/5.0** average from 892 reviews. **Recent Highlights:** * **Pros:** Guests consistently praise the central location (50m from Champs-Élysées) and the quality of the breakfast. * **Cons:** The most common critique mentions elevator wait times during peak morning hours. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with 94% of recent reviewers recommending the property. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the rates for hotel 28491. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the rate plans for **Hôtel Le Marais** (28491): * **Standard Room**: €189/night (Free cancellation until Dec 13, total €567 + €42 taxes) * **Superior Room**: €229/night (Non-refundable, includes daily breakfast, total €687 + €51 taxes) The standard room offers the best flexibility for your dates. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search global hotel availability Find properties by location, dates, and guest count in seconds. ### Compare complex rate plans See the difference between member deals, non-refundable rates, and meal inclusions. ### Extract real guest feedback Pull recent reviews and specific ratings for cleanliness or location. ### Manage full itineraries Create, check, and cancel hotel bookings directly through your agent. ### Verify real-time pricing Confirm that a room's price hasn't changed before you finalize a reservation. ### Discover regional destinations Get specific neighborhood and airport data to narrow down a search area. ## Use Cases ### Corporate Team Planning A coordinator needs 10 rooms in Paris. They ask the agent to find 4-star hotels with breakfast included near the Eiffel Tower using search_hotels. ### Travel Agency Booking An agent wants to see the difference between a non-refundable rate and a flexible one for a VIP client using get_rate_plans. ### Price Monitoring A revenue analyst asks the agent to check if a specific hotel's price matches a competitor's website using check_price_match. ### Last-Minute Trip A traveler needs to find a hotel in a specific neighborhood with a rating over 4.0 and free cancellation for tonight using search_regions. ## Benefits - Stop manual tab switching by using search_hotels to see all options in one place. - Avoid booking errors by using price_check to confirm costs before any reservation is made. - Make better choices by pulling real guest reviews with get_guest_reviews to see honest feedback. - Save time on corporate planning by using search_regions to identify the best neighborhoods instantly. - Manage your entire trip life cycle by using book_hotel and cancel_itinerary for direct itinerary control. - Get visual proof of a property by using get_hotel_images to see the rooms before you commit. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to Expedia's inventory without ever leaving your chat interface. 1. Create a project in the Expedia Group Developer Hub. 2. Generate your API Key and Shared Secret from the portal. 3. Input your credentials into the Connector and start querying hotel inventories. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I actually book a hotel using the Expedia Hotels MCP?** Yes, this Connector allows your agent to create real reservations. It handles the property, room, and rate details to secure a booking for you. **Does the Expedia Hotels MCP show real-time prices?** Yes, it pulls live pricing directly from Expedia. This ensures you see the current rates, including taxes and fees, before you decide to book. **Can I use the Expedia Hotels MCP for corporate travel?** It's ideal for corporate travel. You can quickly find hotel blocks for large teams and compare various corporate-friendly rate plans in one place. **How do I see guest reviews with Expedia Hotels MCP?** The Connector extracts actual review entries and ratings. You can ask your agent to summarize recent feedback on cleanliness, staff, and location for any hotel. **Can I cancel a reservation through this?** Yes, you can manage your itinerary by cancelling bookings. Your agent will also check the specific cancellation policy for your rate plan. **Does Expedia Hotels MCP support price matching?** Yes, it includes a tool to check if a competitor's lower price qualifies for a match, helping you get the best possible deal. **Can my AI agent search for hotels in a specific city and return real-time availability?** Yes. Use the `search_properties` tool with your target location, check-in and check-out dates, and guest count. The agent will return a ranked list of available properties with pricing, star ratings, and room types — ready for comparison in seconds. **How do I compare room rates and cancellation policies across multiple hotels?** Ask your agent to pull rate plans for each property using the `get_rate_plans` tool. It returns detailed pricing breakdowns including nightly rates, taxes, cancellation deadlines, and meal plan options. Your agent can then build a comparison table across all properties you're evaluating. **Does this integration actually book hotels or is it read-only?** The integration supports both read and write operations. You can search properties, compare rates, and read reviews (read operations), as well as create and cancel itineraries through the `book_itinerary` and `cancel_itinerary` tools. All booking operations go through official Rapid API endpoints with full cancellation support.