About Our Selection

Tablet Hotels features outstanding properties around the world. Hotels featured on our site are defined by strong personality, attention to detail and service. Our selection covers a wide range of styles, atmosphere, and prices. Many of these properties have received praise locally and internationally for years, while many others are recent discoveries. Most are independent "boutique" properties, though outstanding hotels that are also members of chains may be included on an individual basis. The key is that all Tablet Hotels offer their guests a unique and exceptional experience.

The Selection Process

As a selection-based OTA, our users trust our taste. We do the hard work of selecting only the world's most extraordinary hotels, and we make booking them as painless as possible. To guarantee satisfaction for our clients, we ensure that every hotel featured on Tablet is first evaluated and approved by our selection committee. This process consists of:

  • Submission of at least 20 high-resolution images showcasing the hotel's exterior, common spaces and guestrooms.
  • An anonymous visit by a member of our team or network.
  • Acceptance by our selection committee based in New York.

High-resolution photography must be submitted at the time of the application. The digital photos enable our committee to convene remotely, greatly accelerating the selection process as well as the subsequent construction of the selected hotel's dedicated web page on Tablet Hotels. Hotels that do not provide photography at the time of application will not be prioritized.

Once a hotel is selected and invited for inclusion, there are no joining or annual fees. Tablet only charges a travel agency commission (minimum of 15%) for actualized stays. Hotels are invoiced monthly for all stays completed during the prior month.

The criteria necessary for remaining on Tablet Hotels:

  • The hotel's average overall score on the Tablet Hotels Meter must remain above 16 out of a possible 20.
  • The hotel must maintain rate parity for users of Tablet Hotels - rates loaded must be as low as rates visible in the hotel's site, and all other OTA channels.
  • Agency commissions must be paid in a timely manner.

Online Inventory

To be featured on Tablet Hotels, your hotel must offer electronic access to room inventory. We understand that not all hotels operate in the same fashion; as such, there are a few options for inventory access:

  • Manual inventory and rate management through the web-based Tablet Extranet.
  • Direct Connect via Sabre Hospitality Solutions or Trust International.

Automatic inventory and rate updates must be delivered through our XML connection with an approved channel manager, such as:

  • Availpro
  • Booking Expert
  • ChannelRUSH
  • Cubilis
  • EZ Yield
  • Fastbooking
  • Figaro
  • Hermes
  • Leo Portal
  • Rate Tiger
  • Revpar Guru
  • SiteMinder
  • VerticalBooking
  • WuBook

If you are using a different channel manager (not listed above), please contact our Hotel Team.

Editorial & Creative Control

Tablet Hotels reserves full editorial and creative control on hotel pages (written description and photo editing). This is to present consistent, site-wide standards. We do, however, encourage input as to the accuracy of the information displayed.

Application Fee

Due to the intensive nature of our review process, there is a one-time, non-refundable processing fee of $250.00USD. Kindly note: This fee is not refundable, regardless of the selection team's decision to include (or) not include the property on Tablet Hotels.

Last Items

  • Important! If your property is 20 rooms or less, please contact our Hotel Team before submitting an application. Our team will promptly advise you on whether smaller hotels are presently being considered in your city/region.
  • Payment for your application fee can be made via check, money order, or credit card.
  • Our selection process can take up to 2 months. We appreciate your patience.
  • Remember to submit your high-resolution photography immediately after you have submitted your application.

Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your hotel. Please apply here.