Uber App Now Books Hotels & More

Uber is expanding its service offerings beyond ride-hailing and food delivery by integrating hotel bookings directly into its app. Through a partnership with Expedia, users can now browse and reserve from over 700,000 hotels worldwide.

This new feature is particularly beneficial for Uber One subscribers, who will receive a 20% discount on a selection of 10,000 hotels and earn 10% back in Uber Credits on all bookings. The app's hotel booking interface allows for easy searching, filtering by guest ratings, price, and amenities, with all costs and potential credits clearly displayed.

Looking ahead, Uber plans to further diversify its offerings by introducing vacation rentals with Vrbo later this year. The company is also rolling out other enhancements, including an AI-powered Voice Bookings feature for booking rides and the ability to request drinks or snacks for Uber Black rides.

These updates underscore Uber's strategy to become a super app, a one-stop shop for various consumer needs. The integration of hotel bookings and upcoming features like vacation rentals and enhanced delivery options aim to increase user engagement and fortify its subscription service, Uber One.