Commission-Free Direct Bookings
Direct Hotel Booking Plugin for WordPress — Keep 100% of Your Revenue
Accept reservations on your own website, own your guest relationships and pay 0% commission to Modern Hotel Booking.
The Real Cost of Relying on OTAs
For a property generating $8,000 per month through OTAs, a 15–25% commission would represent approximately $14,400–$24,000 per year. Actual fees depend on the platform, agreement and booking model.
Accept Direct Hotel Bookings on Your WordPress Website
Modern Hotel Booking turns your WordPress website into a direct reservation channel. Guests can check real-time availability, choose their dates and submit a booking without being redirected to an OTA.
With Pro, you can accept Stripe and PayPal payments without installing WooCommerce, offer partial deposits or full payment, and use advanced two-way iCal synchronization to coordinate availability with external booking platforms.
The built-in AI Concierge can answer questions about rooms, availability, amenities and property rules, helping guests move from enquiry to reservation at any time of day.
📅 Real-Time Room Availability
Provide guests with fast availability calendars that load instantly and display seasonal rates automatically.
💳 Stripe and PayPal Without WooCommerce
Process guest payments securely via Stripe and PayPal natively, keeping your site fast and bloat-free.
💰 Partial Deposits or Full Payment
Secure reservations with flexible deposit terms (percentage or fixed amount) or collect full totals upfront.
🔄 Two-Way iCal Synchronization
Automatically import and export dates with Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO to prevent duplicate bookings.
🔒 Own Your Guest Data
Maintain direct guest relationships and own your customer marketing database without OTA interference.
Modern Hotel Booking vs Online Travel Agencies
Direct hotel booking engine vs. Competitors
Why independent guesthouses and boutique hotels choose Modern Hotel Booking over traditional booking channels and high-fee Online Travel Agencies.
| Core Capability | Free Edition | Pro Edition ($89) | OTAs & SaaS Competitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission per booking | ✅ 0% Commission | ✅ 0% Commission | ❌ 15% – 25% Fee |
| AI Concierge Virtual Receptionist | ✅ 24/7 Chat (Gemini/OpenAI) | ✅ 24/7 Chat (Gemini/OpenAI) | ❌ Not Available |
| Online Payments (Stripe/PayPal) | ❌ Offline (WhatsApp/Bank Transfer) | ✅ Direct (WooCommerce-Free) | ❌ Paid Add-ons required |
| 2-Way iCal Calendar Sync | ❌ Manual date blocking only | ✅ Automatic (Airbnb/Booking/VRBO) | ❌ Paid Add-ons or manual feeds |
| Seasonal & Weekend Modifiers | ❌ Base Rates Only | ✅ Custom Rules & Overrides | ❌ Complex configuration |
| Sequential Room Splitting | ✅ Auto-Chain Room Allocations | ✅ Auto-Chain Room Allocations | ❌ Not Available |
| OTP Guest Identity Verification | ✅ 6-Digit Secure Verification | ✅ 6-Digit Secure Verification | ❌ Unverified profiles |
| GDPR PII Erasure Suite & Invoices | ❌ Manual compliance checks | ✅ Automated PDF & Compliance | ❌ Manual setups |
How to Start Taking Direct Bookings
Install the Free Plugin
Download and install Modern Hotel Booking from the official WordPress.org repository in one click.
Add Your Rooms and Rates
Define room types, set standard base rates, upload photo galleries, and add property amenities.
Publish Your Booking Form
Add our customizable availability search bar and booking calendars to any page using Gutenberg blocks.
Add Payments & Sync with Pro
Upgrade to Pro to connect Stripe/PayPal checkouts, unlock deposit settings, and establish 2-way iCal sync.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Does Modern Hotel Booking charge commission per reservation?
No. Modern Hotel Booking charges 0% commission. You keep 100% of your booking revenue.
❓ Can I accept direct hotel bookings without WooCommerce?
Yes. Modern Hotel Booking includes built-in Stripe and PayPal checkout without requiring WooCommerce.
❓ Can guests pay a deposit instead of the full booking amount?
Yes. With the Pro version, you can enable deposit payments (either a fixed amount or a percentage of the total).
❓ Can I keep using Airbnb and Booking.com?
Yes. You can list on external OTAs while using Modern Hotel Booking as your direct booking channel.
❓ How does two-way iCal synchronization work?
Modern Hotel Booking Pro automatically imports and exports iCal feeds, syncing external calendars (like Airbnb or Booking.com) to prevent double bookings.
❓ Who owns the guest data from direct reservations?
You do. Unlike OTAs, Modern Hotel Booking stores all guest details locally in your WordPress database.
❓ Is the direct booking system available in the free version?
Yes, the core booking engine, room management, and calendars are free forever.
Start Taking Commission-Free Direct Bookings
Modern Hotel Booking gives independent hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and vacation rentals a direct booking channel they control. Start with the free plugin and upgrade when you need integrated payments, deposit options and advanced iCal synchronization.