Hotel-X Development - Quote Query
All about Hotel-X Quote Query
Quote is an operation used to assess and valuate the rate before the actual booking. It returns an updated information of the option previously selected from Search response: hotel rate with up-to-date price, along with additional information regarding the rate such as rate breakdown and cancellation policies, if available.
What information can I expect in Quote response?✔️
The information returned in Quote response may vary between Sellers. For instance, some Sellers may return cancel policies only in Search whereas others only in Quote, or in both Search and Quote.
Please check our Hotel-X API Documentation in order to add to your Query the fields expected on your side (such as price, cancel policies, rooms, status, etc.) and check the Metadata of your Sellers for the specifications established on their side for this Method.
Don't forget to check our Hotel-X Pull Buyers API Documentation for a full example of a Hotel-X Quote Query!🚀
Do options get blocked in Hotel-X Quote Query?⚠️
Some Sellers may block the options when performing a Quote Query so we strongly recommend to contact them directly regarding this topic in order to prevent future issues.
Are there any limitations on the number of Hotel-X Quote requests allowed per minute?🔢
Not from TravelgateX side - we don't have any limitations on the RPM/TPM in any of our methods. However, some Sellers may have some limitations so we suggest you contact directly with them in order to discuss this information.
Do I have to perform a Quote Query in order to Book an option?
Yes, in order to confirm a reservation, it is necessary to complete all three Booking Flow methods: Search, Quote, and Book.
Can I group a set of Quotes to make a single reservation?
No, you cannot group a set of quotes to make a single reservation. Each quote obtained through the Hotel-X API is linked to a unique option and must be booked individually. Therefore, if you have multiple quotes and wish to book all of them, you will need to complete the booking flow for each quote separately.
What can I do if I have many Searches but no Quotes?
A high number of searches without resulting quotes can negatively impact your Look-to-Book (L2B) ratio. To address this, consider using Traffic Optimizer. This tool optimizes your connections by analyzing transaction data, aiming to enhance the L2B ratio, minimize search traffic, and reduce costs. It specifically targets and blacklists non-converting hotels based on criteria such as lack of availability or zero bookings.
In a reservation for 2 rooms, if two rooms have the same cancellation policy, should the cancellation penalties be summed up in the node for the option?
Yes, an option is a combination of rooms. Cancelling the option implies the cancellation of all rooms, and therefore, the charges for all the rooms are incurred.
Is there any possibility to obtain RoomCodes in Quote?
If the Seller provides this information, you can obtain the room code by including the rooms node in the HotelOptionQuote node.
Is the hotel name included in the Quote response?
The Quote method does not return the hotel name in the response. However, you can find the hotel name in the Search Query response if the supplier has provided this information through the integration.
Learn more about our Hotel-X Quote Query on our Documentation and Playground🚀