Hotel Engine

Hotel Engine

Provides corporate lodging management with discounts

Overview

Hotel Engine provides a platform that helps businesses manage their lodging needs. It offers access to exclusive hotel rates at over 700,000 properties worldwide, allowing companies to book and oversee their lodging in one place. The product is a user-friendly system where bookings can be made without contracts, minimum spend, or long-term commitments, simplifying travel management for organizations of any size. Revenue comes from negotiated exclusive rates with hotels, based on booking volume, while maintaining a focus on cost savings for clients. Compared to competitors, Hotel Engine emphasizes ease of use, flexible terms (no contracts or minimums), and strong customer service to support business travelers. The company’s goal is to make business lodging easy and affordable by consolidating bookings and providing reliable support, helping clients streamline their travel processes in North America.

About Hotel Engine

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Why Hotel Engine is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$221M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Engine said in December 2025 that 22,000 businesses booked travel and 1.1 million travelers used it.
  • On May 22, 2025 Engine launched Flex for Flights after customers saved $202 million.
  • Fortune reported on August 5, 2025 that Engine crossed 1,000 employees and hired a CFO.

What critics are saying

  • The February 2026 FLSA collective action accuses Engine of unpaid overtime for sales staff.
  • The March 2026 Rich v. Hotel Engine civil rights suit keeps employment disputes visible and costly.
  • Navan and Perk bundle travel, cards, and expense tools, compressing Engine’s standalone advantage.

What makes Hotel Engine unique

  • Engine’s $0 platform fees and no-contract model beat traditional TMC procurement friction.
  • Engine’s closed hotel rates and FlexPro cancel-for-credit mechanics create concrete SMB savings.
  • Engine now spans hotels, flights, cars, and large group bookings with white-glove support.

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Funding

Total Funding

$221M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Medium
$62M
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$100M
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$140M
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