Strider Booking.com Connector

MCP connector for booking accommodations through Booking.com — search hotels, apartments, and unique stays worldwide with flexible cancellation options. Part of the Strider Labs action execution layer for AI agents.

Installation

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-booking

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "booking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-booking"]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

booking.search_properties

Search for hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals.

Input Schema:

{
  "destination": "string (city, region, or property name)",
  "check_in": "string (YYYY-MM-DD)",
  "check_out": "string (YYYY-MM-DD)",
  "guests": "number",
  "rooms": "number",
  "filters": {
    "star_rating": "number (optional)",
    "free_cancellation": "boolean (optional)",
    "breakfast_included": "boolean (optional)",
    "property_type": "string (hotel, apartment, hostel, etc.)"
  }
}

Output:

{
  "properties": [{
    "id": "string",
    "name": "string",
    "type": "string",
    "rating": "number",
    "review_score": "number",
    "review_count": "number",
    "price_per_night": "number",
    "total_price": "number",
    "free_cancellation": "boolean",
    "breakfast": "boolean",
    "distance_to_center": "string"
  }]
}

booking.get_property_details

Get full details including photos, amenities, and policies.

booking.check_availability

Check room availability and prices for specific dates.

booking.create_booking

Book a property with guest details.

Input Schema:

{
  "property_id": "string",
  "room_id": "string",
  "guest": {
    "first_name": "string",
    "last_name": "string",
    "email": "string",
    "phone": "string"
  },
  "special_requests": "string (optional)",
  "payment_method_id": "string"
}

booking.get_reservations

Get upcoming and past reservations.

booking.cancel_reservation

Cancel a booking (if within cancellation policy).

booking.get_genius_deals

Get Booking.com Genius member-only deals.

Authentication

First use triggers OAuth. Genius level benefits apply automatically. Tokens stored encrypted per-user.

Usage Examples

Find hotels:

Search for hotels in Paris with free cancellation for April 10-14

Budget travel:

Find the cheapest well-rated accommodation in Barcelona for next weekend

Business trip:

Book a hotel in downtown Chicago near the convention center, checking in Monday

Compare options:

Show me apartments vs hotels in Amsterdam for a week-long stay

Error Handling

| Code | Meaning | Action | |------|---------|--------| | AUTH_EXPIRED | Session expired | Re-authenticate | | SOLD_OUT | No availability | Try different dates | | PRICE_CHANGED | Price updated | Confirm new price | | CANCELLATION_FEE | Penalty applies | Warn user before proceeding |

Use Cases

Vacation stays: hotels, apartments, villas
Business travel: quick bookings near meeting venues
Long stays: monthly rentals and extended stays
Group bookings: multiple rooms for events or trips