Maestrel is in the process of becoming a Connectivity Partner for Google Hotel and Google Vacation Rentals. We will share updated information here.
What is it about?
To be able to display your rates on Google Search/Maps and to include a link for visitors to finish their booking directly on your website, you need to use a Google-approved Connectivity partner. Maestrel is currently in the process of being certified.
How will it work? How much will it cost?
There are different steps:
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Preparation step: we need to map your HBook configuration with Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals requirements.
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Connection step: we then can link your HBook listings to Google Hotels/Vacation Rentals, and push to Google any update (prices, availability, listing…).
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Maintenance: this involves regular verification and processing of feedback from Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals. We will contact you if any adjustments are necessary.
HBook Connect plugin + Maestrel Connect service
It will work with a plugin and a subscription to a service.
HBook Connect plugin
What for?
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To set up and manage the information you need to share for Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals.
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To make the link between HBook (on your website) and Maestrel Connect (on our server).
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We help you to match your HBook set-up with Google requirements.
How much?
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With ongoing technical support for HBook : $15
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Without ongoing technical support for HBook : $45
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One-off purchase, lifetime updates.
Where to purchase?
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You can purchase the plugin directly on our website.
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When you are ready to start the onboarding with us, as connectivity partner.
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Here is a checklist: Prior requirements
Maestrel Connect service
What for?
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To use our service as Google Connectivity Partner : automatic push of Availability, Rates, and Inventory update.
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We centralize, validate and monitor all the information before passing it to Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals.
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We check with you when there are any issue that needs to be addressed.
How much?
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1 subscription = 1 website
Basic subscription : $90 per year.
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Allows connection for up to 5 accommodation types, with a maximum of 20 accommodation in total.
Extra subscription : + $40 per year.
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Extend connection for up to 10 accommodation types, with a maximum of 40 accommodation in total.
Subscription Renewal
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We will email you when it is time to renew, and you can opt for auto-renewal if you prefer.
When to purchase?
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When we inform you that the connection with Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals is ready to go “Live”.
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The 1-year subscription starts only when we can connect you “live” to Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals
🗓️ Timeline
✔️ April 2026 - Release of v1.0 of HBook connect plugin.
✔️ September 2025 - Application for Google Vacation Rentals accepted. We have moved to the integration step with support from the Google Vacation Rentals technical team.
✔️ August 2025 - Creation of a Priority group for Google Connectivity onboarding.
✔️ August 2025 - Application for Google Hotel accepted. We have moved to the integration step with support from the Google Hotel technical team.
✔️ June 2025 - Application lodged to become a Connectivity Partner with Google Hotel and Google Vacation Rentals.
What are the next steps?
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Release of a new version of HBook
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Release of minor updates of HBook Connect plugin to complete “Listings” sharing with Google.
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Next integration steps: main version release for HBook Connect plugin to transmit Availability, Rates and Inventory.
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“Live” connection for those in the Priority group.
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Certification by Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals
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Progressive “Live” connection of those on the ‘Waiting List’ (not in the Priority group, but ready to be connected).