Bedbanks and Wholesalers
Accommodation distributors offer contracted hotel content and rates to eligible travel trade customers. Access and the rate model vary by agreement.
Compare Hotel Supply and Access
Compare Your Options for Hotel API Providers
Evaluate hotel suppliers, bedbanks, GDS and platform APIs for your travel business. Understand access, booking workflows and commercial requirements before choosing a connection.
Compare provider models Review market and account access Plan integration requirements
CoverageDestinations and property mix
AccessEligibility and agreements
OperationsBooking and servicing
CostsRates, fees and settlement
What Is a Hotel API Provider?
A hotel API provider makes accommodation information or supported booking actions available to authorised travel applications. Providers differ in the inventory they distribute, commercial model and level of access.
For an Indian travel agency or OTA, consider the destinations your customers book, account eligibility, payment and settlement, and the support you will need. Search access alone does not establish that a particular account can create or service bookings.
Market fit Account access Commercial terms Servicing
Understand the Main Provider Types
Different supply models can be useful together. The right fit depends on your customer, market and supplier agreements.
Global Distribution Systems
GDS hotel connectivity can be relevant to agencies and corporate travel platforms with the appropriate provider agreement and enabled services.
OTA Partner APIs
Some online travel platforms provide approved partners with accommodation content, redirect or booking options subject to partner programme rules.
Aggregators and Marketplaces
An aggregator or marketplace can connect multiple suppliers; check whether separate supplier contracts, mapping or credentials are required.
Hotel and Chain Connections
Direct relationships can support specific hotel inventory. Capabilities depend on the property, distribution technology and commercial agreement.
SRDV Hotel API
Explore the documented SRDV hotel booking journey and discuss the inventory, access and commercial terms available to your account.
Compare Hotel API Options
These examples illustrate different supply and integration models; obtain current account-specific terms and check the official documentation.
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| Provider | Model and documented focus | Access and operational checks |
|---|---|---|
| Hotelbeds | Hotel Booking API plus a separate Hotel Content API. | Check account agreement, supported workflow and certification requirements. |
| Expedia Group Rapid | Partner lodging API with shopping, booking and content resources. | Discuss partner eligibility, available inventory and production requirements with Expedia Group. |
| Booking.com Demand API | Partner API with content, redirect and supported on-platform booking options. | Review managed affiliate eligibility and the booking flow available to your account. |
| RateHawk | Hotel API for eligible travel businesses. | Confirm account approval, destination coverage, booking actions and commercial terms. |
| GRNConnect | Hotel API for eligible travel businesses. | Confirm API credentials, market coverage and booking or cancellation capabilities with the provider. |
| SRDV Hotel API | SRDV API with a documented hotel search, room, booking and cancellation journey. | Discuss eligibility, account access, pricing and the applicable API version with SRDV. |
Property counts are not directly comparable: providers may count properties, hotels, inventory sources or duplicated listings differently.
A Step-by-Step Provider Selection Process
Document the requirements and confirm access before committing to a development scope.
Define Your Needs
List customer markets, sales channels, destination priorities and required booking actions.
Shortlist Providers
Compare supply model, account eligibility, relevant coverage and support.
Review Terms and API
Confirm commercial conditions, current documentation, credentials and production requirements.
Plan and Test
Scope integration, mapping, acceptance testing and operational ownership for your chosen providers.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Ask each provider to confirm the information relevant to your own business and intended markets.
Commercial and Destination Fit
Compare the actual destinations and booking types your customers need, instead of relying on broad inventory claims.
- Are your company and target markets eligible?
- Which rates, taxes, currencies and payment terms apply?
- Are deposits, minimum volumes or recurring charges required?
Technical and Service Fit
A supplier connection and a complete booking platform are different project scopes.
- Which search, booking, status and cancellation actions are enabled?
- What test access, certification and production checks apply?
- Who handles supplier support, failed bookings, refunds and escalation?
Review Official API Resources
Check the current documentation and your account agreement for the latest access requirements and supported actions.
Hotel API Providers FAQs
Practical answers for teams comparing travel technology options.
Need help defining the right scope?Share your users, services and current operating process with our team.
How do I choose a hotel API provider in India?
Start with your target destinations, customer needs and business model. Compare eligibility, available rates, settlement, booking and cancellation capabilities, documentation and support. Ask providers to confirm terms for your account.
Can I combine multiple hotel API providers?
A platform can be designed to work with multiple approved APIs. Scope supplier agreements, property and room mapping, search rules, rate comparison and operational support separately.
Does access to documentation include live booking access?
Not necessarily. Live booking may require an approved account, commercial agreement, production credentials and provider testing or certification. Confirm these requirements with the provider.
Are hotel APIs free?
Test access and commercial arrangements vary. A test environment or public documentation does not establish that live bookings have no fees, deposits, commissions or other conditions.
Does SRDV supply an API and integrate other providers?
SRDV provides a documented hotel API and can discuss integration work for approved third-party APIs. Your inventory rights, supplier accounts and available actions depend on the relevant agreements.
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