How to Use the Expedia Hotels MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Expedia Hotels MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server under your mcpServers key with the required execution arguments. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hotel search tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle booking confirmations with Expedia Hotels?

The agent uses bookhotel but will always present the room details, rate plans, and total cost for your manual approval first. It will not write a reservation to the Expedia API until you explicitly tell it to proceed in the Claude Desktop chat.

Q: Can I read traveler reviews before booking a room?

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to run getguestreviews to pull real Expedia ratings and feedback. This lets you filter reviews by traveler type directly inside your Claude Desktop chat before booking.

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Find properties directly in Claude Desktop

This Expedia Hotels MCP Server toolset lets you run `search_regions` and `search_hotels` right inside your Claude Desktop chat window. Your agent pulls real-time property IDs, pricing, and locations directly from the Expedia EAN API without you opening a browser tab. You can filter Expedia Hotels results by star ratings or specific amenities directly in your Claude Desktop interface. Once you find a candidate, the agent uses `get_hotel_details` and `get_hotel_images` to show you photos and check-in policies inside Claude Desktop.

Compare live rates and check availability

The server exposes `get_rate_plans` and `check_availability` to let Claude Desktop inspect current room configurations and pricing options. You see member-only deals and refund policies side-by-side inside your Claude Desktop conversation. Before you commit, your Claude Desktop agent runs `price_check` to verify the rate is still active. If you find a better offer elsewhere, `check_price_match` validates the competitor's rate against Expedia's price match rules inside your chat.

Book and cancel stays from your desktop chat

The booking tools `book_hotel` and `cancel_itinerary` handle active reservations directly through this MCP Server in Claude Desktop. The agent requires a property ID, room ID, and guest details to complete a live reservation. To prevent accidental charges, your Claude Desktop agent always prompts for confirmation before executing the booking. If plans change, `get_itinerary` retrieves the current booking status so you can cancel it inside Claude Desktop if the rate plan allows.

Setup guide

Set up Expedia Hotels MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Expedia Hotels MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Expedia Hotels MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under expedia-hotels-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "expedia-hotels-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Expedia Hotels MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server under your `mcpServers` key with the required execution arguments. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hotel search tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can connect this toolset to claude.ai by adding it as an MCP connector in your integration settings. Just paste your hosted Vinkius URL, and the web agent can access the hotel database immediately.

The agent uses `book_hotel` but will always present the room details, rate plans, and total cost for your manual approval first. It will not write a reservation to the Expedia API until you explicitly tell it to proceed in the Claude Desktop chat.

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to run `get_guest_reviews` to pull real Expedia ratings and feedback. This lets you filter reviews by traveler type directly inside your Claude Desktop chat before booking.

Your guest email, billing address, and itinerary IDs never touch persistent storage on our end. Vinkius runs the server in an ephemeral sandbox, passing your booking details directly to the Expedia API and destroying the session data immediately after.

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