Bring Expedia Hotels
to Claude Desktop
Create your Vinkius account to connect Expedia Hotels to Claude Desktop and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Expedia Hotels MCP Server?
Connect Expedia Hotels to any AI agent via MCP. Unlock 10 tools ready out of the box. Connect this MCP Server to instantly empower AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client with advanced capabilities.
Built-in capabilities (10)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Why Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Expedia Hotels to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
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Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
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Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
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Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Expedia Hotels in Claude Desktop
Prompt examples coming soon.
Why run Expedia Hotels with Vinkius?
The Expedia Hotels connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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This dashboard is included when you connect Expedia Hotels using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Expedia Hotels and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Expedia Hotels to Claude Desktop through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Expedia Hotels for Claude Desktop
Every request between Claude Desktop and Expedia Hotels is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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