Contract
Posted on 12/30/2025
Business lodging platform with exclusive rates
$110k/yr
Tempe, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid-hub model: you can be based in Tempe or work fully remote.
Hotel Engine serves businesses by managing lodging through a single platform that offers exclusive rates at over 700,000 hotels worldwide. Companies can book and manage all their lodging without contracts, commitments, or minimum spend, making it accessible for businesses of any size. Revenue comes from negotiated exclusive rates tied to booking volume, enabling discounts while sustaining profitability. The product’s strengths are its ease of use and responsive customer service, helping transform complex corporate travel into a simple, manageable process. The company aims to help organizations save money and time on lodging, streamline travel management, and scale their lodging programs across North America.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$221M
Headquarters
Glendale, California
Founded
2013
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