--- title: Booking Engine | Help Center description: Maximise the use of our Booking Engine and enjoy commission-free direct bookings. --- [Skip to content](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#main-content) - [English](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine) - [Español](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/es/motor-de-reservas) - [Português - Brasil](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/pt-br/motor-de-reservas) - [Tiếng Việt](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/vi/booking-engine) English Show submenu for translations [Suggest a New Article](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/kb-tickets/new) [Customer portal](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/tickets-view) [![white-logo-v2](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/white-logo-v2.png?width=170&height=49&name=white-logo-v2.png)](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine) - [Español](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/es/motor-de-reservas) - [Português - Brasil](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/pt-br/motor-de-reservas) - [Tiếng Việt](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/vi/booking-engine) English Show submenu for translations - [Suggest a New Article](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/tickets-view) Welcome to the Hotel Link help centre - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Booking Engine](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine) # Booking Engine Maximise the use of our Booking Engine and enjoy commission-free direct bookings. - [What are the benefits of using a booking engine?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-a-booking-engine) ## Rooms - [Difference between Room Type and Rate Plan](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/difference-between-room-type-and-rate-plan) - [How to create and update room types?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-and-update-room-types) - [How to create and update rate plans?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-and-update-rate-plans) - [How to set up derived rate plans?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-set-up-derived-rate-plans) - [Create custom booking policies](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/create-custom-booking-policies) ## Setup - [WhatsApp booking notifications](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/whatsapp-booking-notifications) - ['Automatically Mark OTA-Handled Payments as Received' setting](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/automatically-mark-ota-handled-payments-as-received-setting) - [Managing taxes and fees](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-set-up-taxes-and-fees) - [How to prevent same day bookings?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-block-same-day-bookings) - [Upselling products during the booking process](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-upsell-services-during-the-booking-process) - [Changing the Booking Engine default currency](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-change-the-default-currency-booking-engine) - [Customizing invoice numbers](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/customizing-invoice-numbers-in-hotel-link) - [How to create a profile in the Guest Management?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-a-profile-in-the-guest-management) - [Language setting in the Booking Engine](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/language-settings-in-the-booking-engine) - [How to create custom check-out questions?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/custom-check-out-questions) - [How to create and manage extras?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-and-manage-extras) - [How to set up Accommodation details](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-set-up-accommodation-details) - [How to configure Booking Engine Settings](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-configure-booking-engine-settings) - [How to display confirmation sentence in Guest Invoice](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-display-confirmation-sentence-in-guest-invoice) - [Set up alerts when availability reaches a defined level](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/set-up-alert-when-availability-reaches) - [How to setup your accommodation information](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-setup-your-accommodation-information) See less ▼ ## Bookings - [Surcharge display and calculation updates](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/surcharge-display-calculation-updates) - [How to create a new booking?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-new-bookings) - [How to view booking card details?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-view-booking-credit-card-details) - [How to cancel a booking?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-cancel-a-booking) - [How to add extras to a booking?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-add-extras-to-a-booking) - [Booking management overview](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-management-overview) - [Unsettled booking status](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/unsettle-booking-status) - [Sending booking confirmation and voucher to guests](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/sending-booking-confirmation-and-voucher-to-guests) - [How to report issues with bookings from Booking.com?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-report-issues-with-bookings-from-booking.com) - [View Booking.com Reservations Payout Details](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/view-booking.com-reservations-payout-details) - [Understanding Booking.com's booking modification & CVC handling](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-modification-from-booking.com-with-cvc-information) - [Payment Instruction Section Enhancement](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/payment-instruction) - [Payment methods in booking details](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/payment-methods-options-in-booking-details) - [Using the request online payment function](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-request-online-payment) - [How to get the latest chargeable amount from Booking.com](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-get-the-latest-chargeable-amount-from-booking.com) - [How to Split/Extract Room Bookings?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-split/extract-room-bookings) - [How to check activity logs](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-check-activity-logs) - [How to use Airbnb Guest Reviews](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-use-airbnb-guest-reviews) - [Understanding past check-in date bookings and how our system handles them](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/understanding-past-check-in-date-bookings-and-how-our-system-handles-them) - [How to report issues with bookings from Expedia](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-report-issues-with-bookings-from-expedia) See less ▼ ## Special Offers - [Understanding the different types of special offers in Hotel Link extranet](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/different-types-of-special-offers) - [How to create a 'Pay Stay Deal' special offer?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-a-pay-stay-deal-special-offer) - [How to create a Promo Code?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-a-promo-code) - [How to create promotions for Expedia](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-create-promotions-for-expedia) - [How to use Airbnb Promotions](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-use-airbnb-promotions) ## Yield Management - [Yield Management – Automatically adjusting rates based on availability](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/automatically-adjusting-rates-based-on-availability) - [How to set up yield management rules?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-set-up-yield-rules) ## Payment Methods setting - [Payment methods in Hotel Link](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/payment-methods-in-hotel-link) - [Offering multiple payment methods](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/offering-multiple-payment-methods) - [How to activate promotion for OnePay](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-activate-promotion-for-onepay) ## Rates, Availability, and Other Restrictions - [Understanding Rates, Availability, and Other Restrictions](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/rates-availability-and-other-restrictions) - [How to block the room availability?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-block-the-room-availability) - [How to update your rates and availability?](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-update-your-rates-and-availability) - [Set up and manage release period](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/set-up-and-manage-release-period) - [How to use Channel Overrides](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/how-to-use-channel-overrides) ## Booking conditions - [Booking conditions and cancellation rules](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-conditions-and-cancellation-rules) - [Booking conditions and Payment Method connection](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-conditions-payment-method-connection) - [Booking conditions and 'Balance due' setting connection](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-conditions-and-balance-due-setting-connection) - [Channel Manager](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#main-content) - [Overview](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#overview) - [OTA Connection](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#ota-connection) - [Booking.com](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#booking-com) - [Airbnb](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#airbnb) - [Expedia](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#expedia) - [Trip.com](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#trip-com) - [Other OTAs/PMSs](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#other-otas-pmss) - [OTA Settings & Features](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#ota-settings-features) - [Integration via Hotel Link API](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#integration-via-hotel-link-api) - [Smart Rate](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#smart-rate) - [OTA Errors & Alerts](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/channel-manager#ota-errors-alerts) - [Booking Engine](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#main-content) - [Rooms](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#rooms) - [Setup](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#setup) - [Bookings](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#bookings) - [Special Offers](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#special-offers) - [Yield Management](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#yield-management) - [Payment Methods setting](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#payment-methods-setting) - [Rates, Availability, and Other Restrictions](https://help.hotellinksolutions.com/booking-engine#rates-availability-and-other-restrictions) - 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