Expedia Hotels MCP Server for LlamaIndex 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Expedia Hotels as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Expedia Hotels. "
"You have 10 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Expedia Hotels?"
)
print(response)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Expedia Hotels MCP Server
Connect Expedia Hotels to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect Expedia Hotels to LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Expedia Hotels MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
Install dependencies
Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 10 tools from Expedia Hotels
Why Use LlamaIndex with the Expedia Hotels MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with Expedia Hotels through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Expedia Hotels tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain Expedia Hotels tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Expedia Hotels, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what Expedia Hotels tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Expedia Hotels + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the Expedia Hotels MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine Expedia Hotels real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query Expedia Hotels to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Expedia Hotels for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain Expedia Hotels queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Expedia Hotels MCP Tools for LlamaIndex (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Expedia Hotels to LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting Expedia Hotels to LlamaIndex through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
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Common questions about integrating Expedia Hotels MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
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Connect Expedia Hotels to LlamaIndex
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.