Your Guide To
Signing Up With
Booking.com
Wake up to more bookings with Booking.com
So, you’ve decided to sign up with
Booking.com. Fantastic! In no time at all,
your property will be seen by millions of
people around the world – we just need
a few details first.
We want to make sure your sign up
experience is quick and easy so that
you can start taking bookings as soon 30
as possible. To help you, we’ve put
together a checklist of all the information mins
you’ll require ahead of time. Simply read and you’re
through the points below, gather up the
signed up
resources you need, and grab a nice cup
of tea to get started. The process will take
about 30 minutes, and it’s a simple case
of ticking the boxes that apply to you.
You can always come back later to
finish if you need to!
Remember, the more detail you put in,
the better. You’ll be done before you
know it!
1 Step One: Property Details
Basic property information: Let’s start with an easy one! Entertainment:
Do your evening discos attract people from
miles around? Are your karaoke nights world-famous?
Check in/out times.
Cleaning/business
facilities/shopping options: Do you go
Do you offer internet/parking/breakfast? If so, are they free? the extra mile with the services you offer?
Can
you accommodate children and/or pets? Attract those Miscellaneous:
Is there anything else you can think of that
guests that travel with Rover and Fluffy! would make guests love your property?
Which
languages do your staff speak? Your global guests Room
details and amenities: Let us know the specific
will appreciate this. details of your rooms and all the extras you offer your guests.
Food
and drink: We all know food is the highlight of
any holiday, so wow future guests with the vast array of
gourmet options on offer.
Pool
and wellness: From swimming pools to hot spring
baths, show off your facilities!
Transport:
Can you arrange transport or transfers to make
your guests lives easier?
Reception
services and common areas: If your front desk
is staffed 24/7 or you’ve got a fabulous south-facing sun
terrace, shout about it!
2 Step Two: Photos
Now this is the biggie - Make
sure your camera is set to the highest possible resolution.
photographs. Remember, your
property won’t be live until you’ve Proud
of your creeping ivy? Zoom in to the details you love and
give guests an in-depth view of your property.
added some, and they all need to
be in horizontal mode. The photos Lighting
is important – use as much natural light as possible in the day,
you upload should showcase your and turn lights on at night to create ambiance.
property, so this is your chance to
wow! However, don’t panic if you’re Don’t
forget to take photos of the outside of the building,
the guest-rooms themselves, and communal areas too.
not David Bailey, or if all you’ve got
is a smartphone. As long as you Once you’ve got your photos, save them as JPEGs
give your photos a bit of care and and you’re ready to upload!
attention, they’ll turn out just fine.
Here are some tips to help…
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3 Step Three: Payment and Confirmation
We’re on the home stretch! We just need a
few final details regarding payment, and you’ll
be good to go.
Payment
options: Do you accept credit or debit cards?
What’s your cancellation policy? Are you VAT registered?
Commission
payments: Let us know who to
invoice - you only pay commission on guests who
stay at your property.
F
inal review: To finish, take a look at and approve your
no-ties agreement with us. We’ll email you a copy!
That’s it, you’re done!
All that’s left to do is wait for our team to verify your property
information, and you’ll be up and running in no time!
We’ll then send you a confirmation email - make sure you click
the link inside within three days.
So, now that you’re aware of the information and photos you’ll
need, you’re ready to sit down and complete your registration.
The more detail you add, the more likely guests are to find your
property, and the more bookings you’ll receive.
What are you waiting for?
Sign up now at join.booking.com
Wake up to more bookings with Booking.com
