Uber is checking into the hotel business.
The ride-hailing company on Wednesday said it’ll now let users book hotels directly in the Uber app. You can browse through more than 700,000 hotels around the world via a partnership with Expedia.
This might be most appealing for Uber One subscribers, who’ll score a 20% discount on a rolling list of 10,000 hotels. Members also get 10% back in Uber Credits on all bookings. (Uber One costs $9.99 a month.)
To book a hotel through the Uber app, tap the new Hotels icon on the home screen. Then enter your destination to browse nearby lodging. You can look at options on a map or in a list view. Filters allow you to narrow your search based on metrics such as guest ratings, price, accessibility features and amenities.
The prices you’ll see listed include taxes, fees and any discounts. The app will also show how many Uber
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