Hotel booking in Amadeus GDS is an important part of travel agency operations. Along with flights, agents can search, compare, and book hotels worldwide using simple commands.
This article covers almost all important Amadeus hotel commands, their usage, and real working examples in an easy way.
What is Amadeus Hotel Module
Amadeus hotel module allows travel agents to
- Search hotels by city, airport, or location
- Check availability and rates
- Book hotel rooms
- Add hotel segments in PNR
- Modify or cancel bookings
1. Hotel Availability Commands
Basic Hotel Availability
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL
Usage
Search hotels in Delhi from 10 July to 12 July
Availability with Number of Nights
HN DEL 10JUL/2
Usage
Search hotels for 2 nights starting 10 July
Availability by Area Code
HN NYC/MA 10SEP-12SEP
Usage
Search hotels in a specific area of New York
Availability Near Airport
HN LHR/AP 15AUG-17AUG
Usage
Search hotels near airport
Availability by Chain
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL /HC TA
Usage
Search hotels of specific chain
2. Hotel Display and Details
Display Hotel List
After HN command system shows list
Hotel Details
HD 1
Usage
Display details of hotel line 1
Hotel Description
HDD 1
Usage
Show full description of selected hotel
Hotel Pricing Details
HDP 1
Usage
Show room rates and pricing
3. Hotel Booking Commands
Sell Hotel Room
HS1
Usage
Book hotel from selected availability line
Sell with Room Type
HS1/RT DLX
Usage
Book deluxe room
Sell with Rate Code
HS1/RC ABC
Usage
Book using specific rate
Confirm Booking
Automatically confirmed after sell
4. Modify and Cancel Hotel Booking
Cancel Hotel Segment
XE 2
Usage
Cancel hotel segment number 2
Modify Dates
Change by rebooking new dates
Cancel Entire Booking
XI
Usage
Cancel full PNR including hotel
5. Hotel Segment in PNR
Display PNR
RT
View Hotel Segment
Displayed with flight segments
6. Hotel Search Filters
By Price Range
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL /PR 2000-5000
Usage
Search hotels within price range
By Rating
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL /RT 3-5
Usage
Search 3 to 5 star hotels
By Amenities
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL /AM WIFI
Usage
Search hotels with wifi
7. Hotel Chain Codes
Example Chains
TA for Taj
HI for Holiday Inn
MC for Marriott
Usage
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL /HC HI
8. Hotel Policies and Rules
View Policies
HDP 1
Shows
- Cancellation policy
- Check in and check out
- Payment rules
9. Address and Location Commands
Hotel Address
HA 1
Usage
Shows address of hotel
Map Location
Available in graphical interface
10. Payment and Guarantee
Credit Card Guarantee
Form of payment added in PNR
Example
FP CC VI123456789
Usage
Add Visa card for guarantee
11. Important Supporting Commands
Ignore Booking
IG
End and Save
ER
Received From
RF NAME
12. Complete Hotel Booking Example
Step 1
Search hotel
HN DEL 10JUL-12JUL
Step 2
View details
HD 1
Step 3
Book room
HS1
Step 4
Add name
NM1 SHARMA AMIT
Step 5
Add contact
AP 9876543210
Step 6
Add payment
FP CC VI123456789
Step 7
Received from
RF AMIT
Step 8
Save booking
ER
13. Tips for Hotel Booking in Amadeus
- Always check cancellation policy
- Confirm room type before booking
- Verify price and taxes
- Use correct dates
- Save PNR properly
14. Ease of Use
Hotel commands in Amadeus are
- Simple and logical
- Easy to learn
- Fast in execution
- Integrated with flight booking
With practice, agents can handle hotel bookings smoothly.
15. Future of Hotel Booking in Amadeus
Amadeus is improving hotel booking with
- Better search filters
- Real time pricing
- Mobile integration
- AI based recommendations
This will make hotel booking easier and faster in the future.
Final Conclusion
Amadeus hotel commands are essential for travel agents who want to provide complete travel solutions. From searching hotels to booking and managing reservations, everything can be done efficiently through simple commands.
For travel agencies like Rana Travels, mastering hotel commands helps in delivering better service and increasing customer satisfaction.