Expedia Hotels MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "expedia-hotels": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Expedia Hotels MCP Server

Connect Expedia Hotels to any AI agent via MCP.

How to Connect Expedia Hotels to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Expedia Hotels MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Expedia Hotels

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 10 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Expedia Hotels MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Expedia Hotels through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Expedia Hotels + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Expedia Hotels MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Expedia Hotels MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Expedia Hotels to Claude Desktop via MCP:

book_hotel

This is a write action that results in an actual reservation. Required fields: property_id, check_in_date, check_out_date, room_id, rate_plan_id, guest first name, last name, and email. The room_id and rate_plan_id should be obtained from the check_availability or get_rate_plans tools. Include billing address and special requests if the user provides them. On success, returns an itinerary ID that can be used to retrieve or cancel the booking. ALWAYS confirm booking details with the user before executing this action. Book a hotel reservation through Expedia EAN

cancel_itinerary

This is a write action that modifies a real reservation. Whether a refund is available depends on the cancellation policy of the specific rate plan that was booked. Some rate plans are non-refundable. ALWAYS confirm the cancellation with the user and inform them of the applicable cancellation policy before executing this action. Returns the updated itinerary with cancellation status and any refund details. Cancel a hotel booking by itinerary ID

check_availability

Returns available room types, bed configurations, occupancy limits, cancellation policies, and pricing. Use this after a user has identified a hotel of interest to see what rooms are available for their desired stay dates. Required: property_id, check_in_date, check_out_date. Check room availability for a specific hotel property

check_price_match

This is part of Expedia's price match guarantee program. Required: property_id, check_in_date, check_out_date, competitor_url (URL where the lower price was found), and competitor_price (the lower price amount). Returns the price match result including whether the match was approved, the adjusted price if applicable, and any refund or credit details. Check if a hotel price matches a competitor's price

get_hotel_details

Returns property name, full address, phone number, star rating, guest rating, detailed descriptions, amenities list, policies (check-in/out times, pet policy, etc.), nearby attractions, and images. Use this to present rich hotel details to the user before they make a booking decision. Get detailed information about a specific hotel property

get_hotel_images

Returns image URLs in various categories (exterior, lobby, room, bathroom, pool, restaurant, etc.), along with image descriptions, captions, and subject IDs. Use this to display hotel photos to the user when browsing or presenting hotel details. Images are available in multiple sizes — the response includes URLs for each size variant. Get all images for a specific hotel property

get_itinerary

Returns booking status (confirmed, cancelled), property details, room information, check-in/check-out dates, guest details, total price paid, cancellation policy, and booking timestamps. Use this to check the status of a booking or to present booking confirmation details to the user. Get details of a hotel booking by itinerary ID

get_rate_plans

This includes standard rates, member-only deals, package rates, non-refundable options, and promotional pricing. Each rate plan includes details on meal plans (room only, breakfast included), cancellation policies, payment types (pay now vs pay at property), and total pricing. Use this to compare pricing options and present the best deals to the user. Get rate plans and pricing options for a hotel property

search_hotels

Use this to find hotels by destination region ID, check-in and check-out dates, number of rooms and guests. You can filter by amenities, price range, star rating, guest rating, and property type. The region ID can be obtained using the search_regions tool. Always provide check-in and check-out dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Results include property IDs, names, locations, star ratings, and pricing information. Search for hotels using the Expedia EAN API

search_regions

This is the first step in a hotel search — you need a region_id to search for hotels. For example, searching for "Paris" returns the city region, specific neighborhoods, and nearby airports. Use this to help the user identify the correct destination before performing a hotel search. Returns region IDs, names, types, and hierarchy info. Search for destination regions by name

Troubleshooting Expedia Hotels MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Expedia Hotels to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Expedia Hotels + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Expedia Hotels MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.