Google Travel‘s hotel search feature has become a powerful and very useful resource. Our editor, Matt, even has it in his list of the most useful frequent flyer tools and apps in 2025.
Why is it so useful? Because it allows you to easily compare hotels in your destination of choice based on brand, price, location, reviews, and amenities. All in one streamlined view and in a single currency!
At AFF, we talk a lot about flights and frequent flyer points. But finding great value and memorable stays on the ground matters too. That’s where Google Travel’s hotel search feature really shines.
Here’s a quick guide to the most useful features that I use when searching online for accommodation.
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Filter by brands
If you have – or want – status with a particular hotel chain, the ability to filter properties in your desired location by brand is a huge plus. That way, you can be sure that you’re able to use the benefits of your status (for example, being able to use the club lounge), as well as earning points and elite qualifying nights.
(By the way, you can learn more about hotel loyalty programs in Course 9 of the Australian Frequent Flyer Training!)
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Not only that, but Google Travel’s hotel feature makes it easy to filter in or out for multiple brands or even specific chains within a brand. Which is useful if you have a particular style of travel you prefer, or if you’re a member of multiple hotel loyalty programs.
Filter by amenities
Only want to stay in accommodation with a pool or a gym? You can easily filter for these facilities in Google Travel’s hotel feature, using the amenities dropdown. There are plenty of other filters too – like free breakfast, pet-friendly properties, or hotels with onsite parking.
This makes it so much easier to find properties that include everything that you need for your stay! Once you’ve narrowed down the hotels that include your desired amenities, all that’s left is to decide how much you want to spend.
Compare prices
I wrote in a previous article how I used the Google Travel hotel feature to save myself $700 on my Conrad Hong Kong stay. It’s great that not only can you compare prices between different hotels, but also for the same hotel using different booking portals.
For example, if you have a particular property in mind that is bookable on many different sites, you can use this feature to track prices in a consistent currency. No matter what currency the original website uses, you’ll see every listing converted into your preferred currency. You can also switch the prices to be shown as your “Stay Total (including taxes)” rather than your “Nightly Total”. This makes comparing different websites prices very easy at a quick glance.
By making full use of these features, you’ll be on your way to checking into a hotel that fits your needs. Whether you’re loyal to a particular brand, chasing specific amenities, or simply hunting for the best price, Google Travel’s hotel search feature makes it easier to book a stay that suits your style.
