Hotel booking is another one of those tasks that has become unbelievable easy thanks to the Internet first and now, smartphones, apps and social media.
Even social media sites can now be used to set up hotel bookings. Whereas back in the day you would have to call up a hotel and have a conversation with someone to book, some places now allow you to initiate a booking by simply tweeting at them or contacting them through other social media.
In an era where every kind of business and service comes with its own app, it's unsurprising that many hotels and accommodation-providers offer apps through which bookings can be made, modified and cancelled.
There are also apps and websites that can help people find highly niche accommodation options that suit their highly specific needs.
12 Innovative Hotel Booking Solutions
12
Niche Lodging Sites
Poshpacker is a Hotel Finder for Affordable and Creative Places to Stay
11
Reversed Travel-Booking Platforms
iTravey Brings the Best Travel Deals to Your Fingertips
10
On-Demand Hotel Apps
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts Mobile Hotel App Redefines Luxury Service
9
Humanistic Internet Inn-Hunters
The 'simplehoney' Hotel Booker Uses a Travel Quiz
8
Hotel Managing Apps
The House Trip App Lets Hosts Manage Their Hotels Right From Your Phone
7
Hotel-Booking Eyeglass Apps
Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Google Glass App Makes Bookings in a Blink
6
Tweeted Hotel Bookings
Twitter Users Can Book Their Stays at Loews Hotels with a Tweet
5
Suite-Ranking Smartphone Apps
The Room 77 iPhone App Finds Your Ideal Hotel
4
Love Hotel-Locating Apps
The Tonight for Two App Helps Users Discover Hotels and Deals
3
Budget Accommodations Apps
HotelTonight App Finds You the Best Deals at the Last Minute
2
Homeless Hotel Bookings
Faktum Newspaper Created an Interactive Social Campaign to Raise Awareness
1
Jet-Setting Search Engine Apps
The New Hotel Search Tool on Google is Amazing
Related Ideas
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Australian Sleep-Focused Hotels
The Emma Sleep Prioritizes a Good Night of Sleep
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
GenAI Trip Planners
Penny is a GenAI Assistant That Enhances Priceline's Trip Intelligence Suite
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
AI-Powered Travel Chatbots
TripGen Offers Real-Time Travel Tips, Itinerary Suggestions & More
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
AI-Powered Travel Services
'Kayak' Released a Suite of AI Features and an Intuitive Chatbot
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
AI Travel Assistants
Expedia Launched a Travel Chatbot Plugin Powered by ChatGPT
Tech-Enabled Room Control Systems
Honeywell and Marriott Design Lab Partner for More Customization
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Beauty Booking Apps
Upkeep Lets Users Book, Pay, and Prepare for Beauty Treatments
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Digital Travel Companions
Allianz Partners Launches the allyz Mobile App for Consumer Travel Needs
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Simple B2B Payment Apps
Hopscotch Enables "Instant, Fee-free Payments for Small Businesses"
Mattress Brand Sleep Hotels
The Emma Sleep Hotel Welcomes Guests in Sydney & Taipei
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
All-in-One Pet Care Apps
Dotsy Offers Tracking and Recording for Pet Owners
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps
The Official App Helps One Maintain Healthy Romantic Relations
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Bespoke Interior Design Services
IKEA is Offering Online Design Assistance For Homes & Businesses
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
B2B Travel Booking Platforms
WeTravel Improves Booking and Payment Solutions for Travel Companies
Rental Host Organizational Tools
RentalRunner is a Comprehensive Solution for Airbnb Hosts
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Romantic Getaway Platforms
Travel Platform LOVU Introduces the BETA for its Romantic Travel App
Personalized AI Travel Guides
Hermeso Will Give You Local Suggestions Based on Your Wants
Solo Traveler Planning Apps
The ffaroh. App Connects Travelers to Others When Exploring Alone
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
AI-Assisted Car Shopping Apps
The CoPilot App Eliminates Barriers in Digital Car Shopping
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Virtual Queue Systems
Quezone Helps People Make Better Use of Their Time
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Accessible Charter Booking Apps
Aviation Marketplace FLYJETS Debuts a New Mobile App and Features
Meeting-Canceling Apps
Cala Helps Employees Swipe Left on Unnecessary Team Meetings
Free Family Hotel Getaways
A U.K-Based Hotel Company is Offering Free Rooms for Senior Citizens
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Hotel-Focused Wireless Solutions
Hotel Flint Uses Unique Security Solutions for its Guests
Flexible Coliving Platforms
The 'Coliving' Platform Helps Workers Find an All-Inclusive Place
Digital Duty-Free Catalogues
Tappoo Duty Free sand SkyBuys Launch an App for Fijian Travel Retail
Swift Travel Solutions
Equinox Hotels & BLADE Have Partnered to Redefine Luxury and Focus on Time
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Freestyle Meeting Schedule Platforms
The 'Retime' Scheduling Tool Expedites Meeting Booking
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Fitness Booking Platforms
People Can Book Anytime of Virtual or Online Class Through GymNet
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
AI-Powered Voicebot Agents
NoDial.io Streamlines Bookings and Calls Without the Need for Coding
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Golf Tee Time Alerts
TeeTimer Will Alert Golfers When Their Reservation is ready
Minimalist Money Management Spreadsheets
The Expense App Let's you Upload Receipts and Documents
Unavailability-Forward Meeting Schedulers
WhenNOT Let's You Know When People Aren't Available
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Streamlined Hotel Operations Tools
Optii Solutions Launches New User-Centric 'Learning Center'
UAE-Based EV Apps
EVLAB Launches the New Electric Vehicle App for UAE Customers
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Effortless Bookmarking Solutions
Bookmarker.me Saves Links and Websites with Just a Click
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
App-Centric Price Search Toggles
Airbnb Launches a New Toggle that Unveils the Total Price
Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools
Uber is Altering its App for The Safety Tools in One Place
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Unified Video Call Schedulers
Zoom Scheduler Supports Booking Right From a Calendar
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Locally Driven Travel Agencies
On the Go Tours Offers Authentic Lodgings and Luxury Accommodations
Hospitality Full-Suite Commerce Platforms
fanz.io is a New Hospitality technology Start-Up
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Agenda Management Solutions
Fragment Offers Automated Rescheduling for Both Users and Businesses
Library Card-Supported Book Access
Libby Simplifies Magazine Access for Library Card Holders
Integrated Vacation Rentals
ApartmentLove Launches an Integration with Rental Supplier BookingPal
Website Bookmark Extensions
Basic Bookmarks Helps Keep Your Links Personalized