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Maestrel is becoming a Connectivity Partner for Google Hotel and Vacation Rentals

Maestrel is in the process of becoming a Connectivity Partner for Google Hotels and 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:

  • Preparation step: we need to map your HBook configuration with Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals requirements.

  • Connection step: we then can link your HBook listings to Google Hotels/Vacation Rentals, and push to Google any update (prices, availability, listing…).

  • 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?

  • To set up and manage the information you need to share for Google Hotel/.Vacation Rentals.

  • To make the link between HBook (on your website) and Maestrel Connect (on our server).

  • We help you to match your HBook set-up with Google requirements.

How much?

  • With ongoing technical support for HBook: $15

  • Without ongoing technical support for HBook: $45

  • One-off purchase, lifetime updates.

Where to purchase?

Maestrel Connect service

What for?

  • To use our service as Google Connectivity Partner : automatic push of Availability, Rates, and Inventory update.

  • We centralize, validate and monitor all the information before passing it to Google Hotel and Vacation Rentals.

  • We check with you when there are any issue that needs to be addressed.

How much?

  • 1 subscription = 1 website

Basic subscription: $90 per year.

  • Allows connection for up to 5 accommodation types, with a maximum of 20 accommodation in total.

Extra subscription: + $40 per year.

  • Extend connection for up to 10 accommodation types, with a maximum of 40 accommodation in total.

Subscription Renewal

  • We will email you when it is time to renew, and you can opt for auto-renewal if you prefer.

When to purchase?

  • When we inform you that the connection with Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals is ready to go “Live”.

  • The 1-year subscription starts only when we can connect you “live” to Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals

🗓️ Timeline

✔️ April 2026 - Release of version 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 Hotels and Vacation Rentals.

What are the next steps?

  • Release of a new version of HBook

  • Release of minor updates of HBook Connect plugin to complete “Listings” sharing with Google.

  • Next integration steps: main version release for HBook Connect plugin to transmit Availability, Rates and Inventory.

  • “Live” connection for those in the Priority group.

  • Certification by Google Hotels and Vacation Rentals

  • Progressive “Live” connection of those on the ‘Waiting List’ (not in the Priority group, but ready to be connected).