The startup operates a hotel booking application that enables travelers to reserve hotel rooms for micro stays, allowing them to pay only for the hours they need rather than a full day. This platform helps hotels optimize revenue by monetizing unused room inventory through multiple bookings per day.
Funding
$900K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional hotel bookings require customers to pay for an entire day, even if they only need a room for a few hours. This inflexibility leads to wasted money for travelers and underutilized inventory for hotels.
Solution
BookBySlot is a hotel booking platform that allows users to reserve hotel rooms for micro stays, paying only for the hours they need. The platform partners with hotels to monetize unused room inventory by enabling multiple bookings per day. Customers can book rooms in slots of 4, 8, or 11 hours, providing flexibility for short stays, transit stays at major Indian airports, pre-meeting pauses, or daytime relaxation. BookBySlot offers a best-price guarantee and 24/7 customer support, ensuring a convenient and affordable booking experience.
Target Audience
BookBySlot targets business travelers needing short stays, transit passengers at airports, and leisure travelers seeking flexible booking options.
Features
- Hourly hotel room bookings in 4, 8, and 11-hour slots
- Partnerships with 1300+ hotels, including premium brands
- Hotel booking options at major Indian airports for transit stays
- Mobile apps for convenient booking on the go (Android and iOS)
- AI Chatbot for customer support
- Options for corporate tie-ups and travel agent partnerships
- Last-minute deals on hourly hotel stays