Hotels Command Guide
Learn how to use the hotels slash command to search for accommodation options
Using The Hotels Command
The /hotels
command helps you search for hotels and vacation rentals worldwide. Perfect for:
- Finding the best accommodation deals
- Comparing different properties
- Checking room availability
- Planning vacation stays
- Analyzing property amenities and ratings
Basic Usage
Just tell the command where and when you want to stay:
You can be flexible with how you say it - most things work!
Required Parameters
search
: Location or specific hotel namecheck_in_date
: When you want to arrive- Specific date: Jan 10
- Day of week: next friday
- Relative: tomorrow, next week
check_out_date
: When you want to leave- Must be after check-in date
- Required for booking searches
Optional Parameters
Stay Options
vacation_rentals
: Include vacation rentalstrue
: Show vacation rentalsfalse
: Hotels only (default)
adults
: Number of adult guests (default: 2)children
: Number of child guests (default: 0)
Regional Settings
currency
: Currency code for prices (default: USD)gl
: Country code for search (e.g., us, uk)hl
: Language code (e.g., en)
Advanced Filters
Property Preferences
sort_by
: Sort results by- Lowest price
- Highest rating
- Most reviewed
rating
: Minimum rating- 3.5+ stars
- 4.0+ stars
- 4.5+ stars
hotel_class
: Hotel classification- 2-star properties
- 3-star properties
- 4-star properties
- 5-star properties
Price and Amenity Filters
min_price
: Minimum price per nightmax_price
: Maximum price per nightamenities
: Specific amenities required (comma-separated IDs)property_types
: Specific property types (comma-separated IDs)free_cancellation
: Show only properties with free cancellation
Example Commands
Simple hotel search:
Vacation rental search:
Advanced filtered search:
Response Information
The command returns comprehensive property details including:
- Property name and type
- Location and GPS coordinates
- Check-in/check-out times
- Rate information
- Per night rates
- Total stay cost
- Taxes and fees
- Overall rating and reviews
- Location rating
- Available amenities
- Excluded amenities
- Essential information
- Property images
- Nearby places
- Transportation options
Tips for Best Results
- Be specific with location names
- Include exact dates for accurate pricing
- Specify guest counts for proper room options
- Use advanced filters to narrow down options
- Consider using the rating filter for quality assurance
- Check amenities list for must-have features
Error Resolution
If the command returns an error:
- Verify all required parameters are provided
- Check date formats (YYYY-MM-DD)
- Ensure location name is valid
- Confirm check-out date is after check-in date
- Verify currency and country codes are valid
- Check that guest counts are within property limits