hotel_skill

Overview

This skill helps turn a vague lodging intent into a short list of actionable hotel booking options ready for purchase. It prioritizes official hotel/brand websites first, then compares 1–2 OTAs for price and policy differences. I never auto-complete bookings or invent facts; prices and policy items are shown with source references or marked "to confirm."

How this skill works

I first collect essential trip inputs (city/dates/occupancy/budget and up to three must-have filters). Then I locate hotel details on official sites for address, check-in/out, deposit and policies, and cross-check availability and prices on OTAs. For the top three candidates I provide at least one clickable price entry with price basis, room/package key conditions, and the query local time; missing data will be flagged and next steps suggested.

When to use it

• When you want a short list of bookable hotel options (with links) rather than general advice
• When you need price comparisons between official site and OTAs for specific dates
• When you must verify cancellation, breakfast, deposit, parking, or children policies before booking
• When you want a pre-checklist to complete a booking yourself—no automatic ordering
• When you need proximity guidance to a landmark, station, airport, or meeting location

Best practices

• Provide city/area + exact check-in and check-out dates up front to fetch real prices
• Confirm number of rooms, guests, and budget currency/porting assumptions (default: RMB per room per night)
• State up to three non-negotiable requirements (free cancellation, breakfast included, near subway, etc.)
• Expect top 3 entries to include a timestamped price source; if unavailable I’ll ask to refine inputs
• I will not book for you; I will recommend which link to click, how to fill details, and what to watch for

Example use cases

• Business trip: find 1–2 hotels within 20 minutes transit of the conference center, budget 600 RMB/night
• Family stay: find child-friendly hotels with included breakfast and refundable rate for specific dates
• Quick comparison: check official site vs two OTAs for the same room package and highlight differences
• Last-minute stay: find available hotels with flexible cancellation and show clickable booking links
• Pre-book checklist: prepare all guest info, payment notes, and invoice/receipt steps before you book