HotelTonight revolutionized last-minute hotel booking when it launched in 2010, creating a mobile-first platform that connected travelers with same-day hotel inventory at discounted rates. Founded in San Francisco, the company pioneered the concept of spontaneous travel booking by partnering directly with hotels to offer unsold rooms, creating value for both travelers seeking deals and hotels looking to fill empty rooms.
The platform expanded beyond its initial last-minute focus to become a comprehensive travel booking service covering the Americas, Europe, Japan, and Australia. HotelTonight raised $130 million in funding through multiple rounds including a Series C, attracting travelers with its curated selection of boutique and upscale hotels rather than competing solely on price. The company was eventually acquired by Airbnb in 2019 for approximately $400 million, marking a significant consolidation in the travel booking space.
Hotel Tonight has received investment from 1 venture capital firm.
HotelTonight is a travel agency and metasearch engine. It serves for users to book last-minute lodging in the Americas, Europe, Japan and Australia.
Hotel Tonight has received investment from Founder Collective. These venture capital firms and investors provide both capital and strategic support.
Hotel Tonight has raised $130M in total funding, with their most recent round being a Series C. The company operates in the Consumer sector.
Hotel Tonight was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Hotel Tonight operates in the Consumer sector. HotelTonight is a travel agency and metasearch engine. It serves for users to book last-minute lodging in the Americas, Europe, Japan and Australia.
