Booking.com: Create and update properties and rooms on Booking.com

This page explains how to create new accounts, properties and rooms on Booking.com directly from Beds24. 

1 Minimum Requirements

If you do not meet these minimum requirements Booking.com will not set your listing live:

1. Booking.com requires a complete address, phone number, latitude and longitude.
2. You need to have at least one amenity per room.
3. Bed configuration needs to be specified for each bedroom.
4. Property titles can not have numeric codes and non-latin characters. Only use A-Z.
5. Photos with a minimum size of 1024 x 683 px. No watermarks, logos or contact details.
6. Arrival info Check in/out, contact details, where to pick up keys etc.
7. Information which credit cards are accepted.
8. You need a cancellation policy.
9. If you need a licence number you need to enter it in Beds24 so we can send it.

2 Rate Plans and Prices

One rate plan is created. The rate ID gets auto populated in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM.

If you need more rate plans for example a non-refundable or your rate plan contains meals you can add these in your Booking.com extranet.

Rates and Daily Prices in which "Booking.com" is ticked will send.

Tip Click on the "View Actual Data" Button to check which prices and availability will send.

For information on advanced price options click here.

3 Limitations

• Descriptions can can not be sent to Booking.com. They will create descriptios for you.
• Extra fees and taxes can not be included in the accommodation price.
• Following information can not be sent. You need to add them direclty in you Booking.com extranet. If you need assistance ask support how to do this.
  • "Nearest" freatures
  • Extra bed options
  • Extra child options
  • Security deposit
  • Prepayment
  • How to arrive texts
  • Added attractions
  • Transit texts

4 Setup

Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM XML ->VIEW CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Booking.com" link. If you see problems click on the links in the "Settings" column to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.

As far as possible existing fields are sent to Booking.com. Unique information for Booking.com can be entered in SETTINGS CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM -> SPECIFIC CONTENT.

When your content meets yours and Booking.coms requirement you can push your property and rooms.

NOTE: Make sure your property address, latitude and longitude are correct because this can not be changed later. 

4.1 If you manage more than one property in a Booking.com account and already have a group account with Booking.com

Booking.com group accounts have a "Group Home" tab. If you do not see a "Group Home" tab when you log into Booking.com you do not have a group account.

In order to push your property to the right Booking.com account we need your legal entity ID. This is a special ID which is not your Booking.com hotel partner ID or hotel ID.

• If you already have an agreement with Booking.com check for your legal entity ID. If you do not have it ask Booking.com support to give it to you.
• Start a support ticket via the SUPPORT button in the top left of your control panel with your legal entity ID. We will then prepare the connection for you.

After we have notified you that we have registered your legal entity ID you can push properties and rooms:

1. Tick the check box for "Inventory and Prices and Bookings" and SAVE.
2. Click on the "Manage Content" button.
   1. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Send to Booking.com Account xxx" to create a property.
   2. If you see errors fix them. When you see "Success" you can send your rooms.
   3. Click on the "..." button next to the room and select "Get allowed room names". Double check your room uses one of these names.
   4. Click on the "..." button next to the room and select "Create at Booking.com" to create the room.
   5. If you see errors fix them. When you see "Success" the room was sent.
   6. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Check Property". If you see errors (red) fix them then check again. Warnings are shown in yellow and should be addressed but this is not mandatory. When you see no error your can open the property at Booking.com.
   7. To open the property click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Open Property".
   8. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select . Properties with status “XML Ready to Open” will automatically be opened within 24 hours.

4.2 If you manage more than one property in a Booking.com account and do not have a group account with Booking.com

Booking.com group accounts have a "Group Home" tab. If you do not see a "Group Home" tab when you log into Booking.com you do not have a group account.

• Contact Booking.com support and ask them to create a group account for you.
• Ask them for your legal entity ID.
• Start a support ticket via the SUPPORT button in the top left of your control panel with your legal entity ID. We will then prepare the connection for you.

1. Tick the check box for "Inventory and Prices and Bookings" and SAVE.
2. Click on the "Manage Content" button.
   1. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Send to Booking.com Account xxx" to create a property.
   2. If you see errors fix them. When you see "Success" you can send your rooms.
   3. Click on the "..." button next to the room and select "Get allowed room names". Double check your room uses one of these names.
   4. Click on the "..." button next to the room and select "Create at Booking.com" to create the room.
   5. If you see errors fix them. When you see "Success" the room was sent.
   6. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Check Property". If you see errors (red) fix them then check again. Warnings are shown in yellow and should be addressed but this is not mandatory. When you see no error your can open the property at Booking.com.
   7. To open the property click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Open Property".
   8. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select . Properties with status “XML Ready to Open” will automatically be opened within 24 hours.

4.3 Create a new Booking.com account from Beds24

1. Tick the check box for "Inventory and Prices and Bookings" and SAVE.
2. Click on the "Manage Content" button.
   1. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Create new Booking.com Account" to create an account containing this property.
   2. If you see errors fix them.
   3. Click on the "..." button next to the room and select "Get allowed room names". Double check your room uses one of these names.
   4. Click on the "..." button next to the room and select "Create at Booking.com" to create the room.
   5. If you see errors fix them. When you see "Success" the room was sent.

Booking.com will send you an E-mail to finalize the contract. After this is done you can open the property.

1. Click on the "Manage Content" button.
2. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Check Property". If you see errors (red) fix them then check again. Warnings are shown in yellow and should be addressed but this is not mandatory. When you see no error your can open the property at Booking.com.
   1. To open the property click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Open Property".
   2. Click on the "..." button next to the property and select . Properties with status “XML Ready to Open” will automatically be opened within 24 hours.

4.4 Content Setup

4.4.1 Policies

Policies for pets and smoking as sent via feature codes. Property featues are selected in SETTINGS->PROEPRTIES->DESCRIPTIONS "Features", room features in SETTINGS->PROEPRTIES->ROOMS->SETUP.

Cancellation policies are set in SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT in "Custom".

4.4.2 Fees and Taxes

• VAT will be sent according to the VAT amount you have set in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES-BOOKING RULES
• Other fees and taxes in SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT in "Custom".

4.4.3 Room Configuration: Define Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bedrooms and bathrooms can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).

• Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
• Criteria which only applies to one room should be entered in the room.

 NOTE: Set up bedrooms and bathroom either in the property OR the room. If you set them up in both you will double them up.

Example 1: All units (rooms) have one king bed and one bathroom. In this case you can set up the bedroom and bathroom in SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.

Example 2: You have one unit with one bedroom and another unit with two bedrooms. In this case set the bedrooms up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.

Bedrooms and bathrooms are configured by feature codes which are entered in the "Features" field.

• Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
• In the pop up click on "Bedroom" or "Bathroom".
• Set the type and use the selectors to define the features within each room.
• If you have multiple bedrooms or bathrooms make sure you define them all. If you have more than 2 rooms click "Close" and SAVE. The system will then automatically add more rooms when you click on the "Edit" button again.
• Close the pop up and then press SAVE.

If your a bedroom as has an ensuite bathroom you can add this manaully. Example for a bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite: BEDROOM BED_KING ENSUITE

If you want to send additional bathroom features you can add these manually:

PRIVATE_BATHROOM

SHARED_BATHROOM

SHOWER

SEPARATE_TOILET_AREA

BATH_TUB

MARBLE_BATHROOM

BATH_BIDET

BATH_JETTED_TUB

WHIRLPOOL

BATH_TUB_WHIRLPOOL_SEPARATE

SEPARATE_TOILET_AREA

BATH_TUB_OVERSIZED

GRECIAN_TUB

BATHTUB_ONLY

SHOWER_ONLY

BATH_SHOWER

BATH_OR_SHOWER

TUB_SHOWER_SEPARATE

TUB_OR_SHOWER_SEPARATE

PHONE_IN_BATHROOM

You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms. For more information see "All feature codes" below.

4.4.4 Meals

If you offer meals you can set these in SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT in "Custom".

4.4.5 Accepted Payments

The card types you have ticked in SETTINGS->PAYMENTS->CREDIT CARD COLLECTION will be sent as accepted payments to Booking.com. I you have not ticketd any "Chash only" will be sent.

 NOTE: Details about CVC and card details being sent to Beds24 need to be set in your Booking.com extranet. If required ask Booking.com support to assist you.

4.4.6 Amenities

Amenities can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).

• Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
• In the pop up click on "Amenities".
• Tick the amenities you provide.
• Close the pop up and then press SAVE.

Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.

Criteria which only applies to one room should be entered in the room.

Make sure you do not create duplicates.

Example 1: All units (rooms) have Wifi. In this case you can set up the Wifi in SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.

Example 2: You have one unit with Wifi one and another unit without Wifi. In this case set the Wifi up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.

 NOTE: Booking.coms amenities are not identical with the features Beds24 offers under "Features". You can manually add Booking.com speceific amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.

4.4.7 Pictures

Pictures activated for the property or room in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES will be sent.

Booking.com requires tags. Tags will be extracted from the English language "Captions" which you can apply/change in the picture settings.

4.4.8 Star Rating (hotels only)

If you have a starrating you can add it in SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT in "Custom".

5 Common Errors

Invalid phone number
Check that your phone number has a country code and that the country code is separated by a blank sprace from the rest of the number.

CityName: Property content is required
Complete your contact details in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.

PostalCode: Property content is required
 Complete your contact details in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.

xx not allowed as room name
You need to use a generic room name. 

PropertyLicenseNumber is mandatory for this location
Enter your licence number in SETTNGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.

Code 733 - Room 532610702 ("Apartment with Sea View") does not have kitchen or kitchenette
  
Code 733 - Room occupancy (4) for room 532610702 ("Apartment with Sea View") does not correspond to RoomType (Double)

Code 733 - Room type for room 532610702 ("Apartment with Sea View"), set to "Double" does not correspond to expected RoomType (Apartment) 

Code 733 - Property has pending photo requests

6 Import Properties or Rooms from Booking.com

6.1 Import a Property which is not in Beds24

Click on "Manage Content" and then on "Import from Booking.com" for the property and rooms you want to import.

This will create a new property and rooms in Beds24. The Booking.com hotel and room IDs will be automatically added to the channel manager settings.

Please note that Booking.com will not send all content (for example pictures are not sent) you can check what Booking.com sent when you click on the "View content sent to Booking.com" link so you can see which information needs to be set up in Beds24.

6.2 Import Rooms to a Property which is already connected

If you have created new rooms in Booking.com, to an existing Hotel ID you will need to import them in to Beds24 and then and map them.

Click on "Manage Content" and then on "Import from Booking.com" for the room you want to import.

7 Update Content to Booking.com

If you want to change content from Beds24 in Booking.com:

1. Set the proeprty offline.
2. Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM XML ->VIEW CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Booking.com" link to see what will send.
3. Click on the "Manage Content" button.
4. Click on "Update at Booking.com".

NOTE: All manuell changes or additions you entered directly in Booking.com will be overridden when you click "Update at Booking.com". 

8 Disconnect

• Unticking "Inventory and Prices" and "Bookings" will stop Beds24 sending data to Booking.com. This will not remove the data from Booking.com and it will still be bookable.
• To close a property on Booking.com click on the "Manage Content" button then click on the "..." button next to the property and select "Close Property"
• To completely disconnect the channel manager please log into your Booking.com extranet and click on the Account icon in the top right-hand corner. Select Channel Manager from the drop-down menu. Click the Deactivate button to cancel the connection to Beds24.

9 All Feature codes

1. Property features (hotel amenity codes)

HEATING

AIR_CONDITIONING

ELEVATOR

HYPO_ALLERGENIC_ROOM_AVAILABLE

DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED

SUN_TERRACE

GARDEN

BBQ_PICNIC_AREA

OUTDOOR_FURNITURE

OUTDOOR_FIREPLACE

PARKING_INCLUDED

PARKING_POSSIBLE

PARKING_PAID

PARKING_INDOOR

PARKING_VALET

PARKING_DISABLED

EV_CHARGER

SAFE

LOCKERS

BUSINESS_CENTER

BAR

GROCERY_SHOPPING_SERVICE

RESTAURANT

ROOM_SERVICE

SHARED_KITCHEN

SNACK_BAR

VENDING_MACHINE

PETS_CONSIDERED

PETS_NOT_ALLOWED

PETS_SERVICE_ONLY

BEACH

BEACH_PRIVATE

BEACH_FRONT

SKI_IN

SAUNA

POOL

POOL_HEATED

POOL_INDOOR

STEAM_BATH

SOLARIUM

MASSAGE

AIRPORT_SHUTTLE_POSSIBLE

AIRPORT_SHUTTLE

CLEANING_INCLUDED

CONCIERGE

RECEPTION_24_HOUR

SHOP

LAUNDRY

IRONING_SERVICE

TROUSER_PRESS

SHOE_SHINE

NEWSPAPER

EXPRESS_CHECK_IN_OUT

CAR_RENTAL

GIFT_SHOP

MEETING_BANQUET_FACILITIES

BAGGAGE_STORAGE

EVENT_TICKET_SERVICE

PUBLIC_TRANSPORT_TICKETS

TOUR_DESK

GAMBLING

EVENING_ENTERTAINMENT

GAME_ROOM

TV_ROOM

BOOKS

TABLE_TENNIS

POOL_TABLE

BICYCLE

BICYCLE_RENTAL

CYCLING

FISHING

FITNESS_ROOM

GOLF

HIKING

HORSE_RIDING

WATER_SPORTS

WIND_SURFING

KAYAK_CANOE

SCUBA_OR_SNORKELING

SNORKELING

SKIING

SKI_STORAGE

SKI_SCHOOL

SNOW_SPORTS_GEAR

TENNIS

TENNIS_EQUIPMENT

SQUASH

BADMINTON_EQUIPMENT

DARTS

MINIATURE_GOLF

SMOKING_NOT_ALLOWED

NON_SMOKING_ROOMS

SMOKING_AREAS

CHILDREN_WELCOME

PLAYGROUND

BABYSITTING

2. Room (room amenity type codes )

AIR_CONDITIONING

AIR_CONDITIONING_INDIVIDUAL

CEILING_FAN

BATHROBE

HAIR_DRYER

HEATING

HEATING_INDIVIDUAL

MINIBAR

SLIPPERS

TOILETRIES

WAKEUPCALL

ROOM_SOUNDPROOFED

ROOM_CONNECTING

ROOM_NON_ALLERGIC

TELEPHONE

TELEPHONE_CORDLESS

TELEPHONE_CELL

ALARMCLOCK

CLOSETS_IN_ROOM

CLOSETS_MULTIPLE

CLOSET_SEPARATE

IRON

LUXORY_LINEN

SAFE

SAFE_LARGE

INTERNET

WIFI

TV

CABLE

SATELLITE

VIDEO_GAMES

VIDEO_LIBRARY

VIDEO_ON_DEMAND

TV_COLOR

TV_HD_32_PLUS

TV_PAY_PER_VIEW

MOVIES MOVIES_FREE

BLUERAY_PLAYER

CD_PLAYER

DVD

RADIO

RADIO_SATELLITE

IPOD_DOCKING_STATION

VIDEO_GAME_PLAYER

KITCHEN

KITCHEN_FULL

KITCHENETTE

COFFEE_MAKER

DISHES_UTENSILS

DISHWASHER

GRILL

IRON_BOARD KITCHEN_SUPPLIES

MICROWAVE

OVEN

REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR_WITH_ICE

REFRIGERATOR_MINI

SILVERWARE_UTENSILS

STOVE

TOASTER

WASHER

DINING_ROOM_SEATS

TABLES_AND_CHAIRS

SOFA_CHAIRS

SITTING_AREA

POOL_PRIVATE

FIREPLACE

DESK

DESK_LARGE

DESK_WITH_LAMP

DESK_WITH_POWER

DESK_WITH_CHAIR

COMPUTER

FAX

LAPTOP

BAY_VIEW

MOUNTAIN_VIEW

OCEAN_VIEW

3. Bathroom feature codes

SHOWER

SEPARATE_TOILET_AREA

BATH_TUB

BATHROOM_PRIVATE

BATHROOM_SHARED

MARBLE_BATHROOM

BATH_BIDET

BATH_JETTED_TUB

WHIRLPOOL

BATHTUB_WHIRLPOOL_SEPARATE

SEPARATE_TOILET_AREA

BATH_TUB

OVERSIZED_BATHTUB

GRECIAN_TUB

BATHTUB_ONLY

SHOWER_ONLY

BATH_SHOWER

BATH_OR_SHOWER

TUB_SHOWER_SEPARATE

TUB_OR_SHOWER_SEPARATE

PHONE_IN_BATHROOM

4. Bedroom feature codes

BED_DOUBLE

BED_KING

BED_TWIN

BED_QUEEN

BED_SOFA

BED_SINGLE

BED_FUTON

BED_BUNK

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