Google Hotel Search just got an upgrade

January 9, 2020
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Searching for a hotel on Google just got easier through Google Hotel Search

The search engine announced earlier this month that it is adding a slew of new features on Google Hotel Search aimed at helping travelers pick the best hotels for trips.

Here’s what that means for your next trip.

The Google Travel site will now show you the best times to visit and typical hotel prices for your dates of travel. A new tab will show how weather, crowds and pricing vary across the year.

One of the hardest things I encounter when picking a hotel is what neighborhood I want to be in. Sometimes, I want to be in an area where there’s a ton of good bars and restaurants. Other times I want to be close to public transit. And other times, I want to be as far as possible from the action because I want a good night’s sleep.

Google’s new “Where to stay” feature will now give you a summary of top neighborhoods. It will tell you what each area is known for, its location score, and the average cost of hotels in that neighborhood.

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January 9, 2020

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