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Understanding your search results

Updated 11/15/2025

Understanding Your Search Results

Know what each element means to make better booking decisions.

Quick Answer

Hotel card shows: Name, price, rating, facilities, Deal Score
Price: Total for entire stay (taxes included)
Multiple suppliers: Different prices for same hotel
Click hotel: See full details

Hotel Card Elements

Hotel Name & Image

Photo: Main hotel image
Name: Official hotel name
Stars: Classification (1-5 stars)
Location: Neighborhood/area

Price Display

Large number: Total for entire stay
Small text: Per night rate
Currency: Your selected currency
Includes: Taxes and mandatory fees

Example:

$450  ← Total price
$150/night  ← Nightly rate
3 nights stay

Deal Score

0-100 rating:

  • 90-100: Exceptional deal
  • 75-89: Great value
  • 60-74: Good price
  • Below 60: Fair/market rate

Based on: Historical pricing, demand, market comparison

Guest Rating

Number out of 10:

  • 9-10: Superb
  • 8-9: Excellent
  • 7-8: Very Good
  • 6-7: Good
  • Below 6: Consider carefully

Based on: Verified guest reviews

Key Facilities

Icons show:

  • WiFi
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast
  • Gym
  • Most important amenities

Click hotel: See full amenity list

Cancellation Policy

Badge indicates:

  • "Free cancellation" (with deadline)
  • "Non-refundable" (cheaper rate)
  • "Partially refundable"

Important: Check deadline!

Multi-Supplier Display

Same Hotel, Multiple Prices

You'll see:

Grand Hotel
├─ RateHawk: $450
├─ Hotelbeds: $475
└─ GoGlobal: $460

Why different:

  • Different supplier contracts
  • Different cancellation policies
  • Different meal inclusions
  • Different room allocations

Comparing Suppliers

Consider:

  • Price
  • Cancellation flexibility
  • Meal plan included
  • Supplier reputation
  • Your preference

Sorting Options

Recommended (Default)

Our algorithm considers:

  • Price
  • Location
  • Guest rating
  • Deal Score
  • Popularity

Best for: Balanced results

Price: Low to High

Shows cheapest first
Good for: Budget travelers
Watch: Quality may vary

Guest Rating

Highest rated first
Good for: Quality seekers
Watch: May be expensive

Deal Score

Best value first
Good for: Value hunters
Balances: Price and quality

Distance

Closest first
Good for: Location priority
From: Your search point

Map View

Hotel Markers

Price pins: Show nightly rate
Click marker: See hotel details
Cluster numbers: Multiple hotels in area

Benefits:

  • Visual location check
  • See proximity to landmarks
  • Compare neighborhoods

What Prices Include

Always Included

✓ Room rate
✓ VAT/Sales tax (usually)
✓ Hotel occupancy tax
✓ Mandatory resort fees
✓ Service charges

Sometimes Separate

Pay at hotel:

  • City/tourism tax (some locations)
  • Noted in price breakdown
  • Per person per night

Never Included

✗ Optional meals (unless stated)
✗ Minibar
✗ Room service
✗ Spa services
✗ Parking (unless stated)
✗ Airport transfers

Reading Room Types

Common Names

Standard Room: Basic accommodation
Superior Room: Better than standard
Deluxe Room: Higher quality
Suite: Separate living area
Family Room: Larger, multiple beds

Bed Configurations

Double: One large bed
Twin: Two single beds
King: Largest bed
Queen: Large bed

Check details for exact configuration

Special Badges

Limited Availability

"Only X rooms left": Book soon
"Last room": Very limited
"In high demand": Popular choice

Deals & Promotions

"Member deal": Special rate
"Secret deal": Exclusive pricing
"Limited time": Promotional offer

Comparing Hotels

Key Factors

Price: Total cost
Location: Distance to destinations
Rating: Guest satisfaction
Facilities: Match your needs
Cancellation: Flexibility

Making Decision

  1. Filter to needs
  2. Sort by preference
  3. Compare top 3-5
  4. Read reviews
  5. Check location on map
  6. Choose and book

Common Confusions

Price Differences

Q: Why such different prices for similar hotels?
A: Location, quality, demand, seasonality, events

Rating vs Stars

Stars: Hotel classification (facilities)
Rating: Guest satisfaction (experience)

5-star hotel can have 7/10 rating if service poor

Deal Score vs Price

Low priceHigh Deal Score

Deal Score considers:

  • Price relative to usual
  • Quality for the price
  • Market comparison

No Results?

Try This

  1. Remove filters: See if too restrictive
  2. Change dates: Try different days
  3. Broaden location: Nearby areas
  4. Increase budget: Raise price limit
  5. Reduce requirements: Fewer must-haves

FAQ

Q: Is price per person or per room? A: Per room for entire stay (unless stated otherwise).

Q: What if hotel disappears from results? A: Someone booked it or it's no longer available.

Q: Can I see sold-out hotels? A: No, only available hotels shown.

Q: Why do some hotels repeat? A: Multiple room types or suppliers showing.

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