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This wikiHow teaches you how to find hotels near a location using Google Maps on your Android.
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1Open Google Maps on your Android. It’s the map icon typically found on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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2Tap the search box. It’s at the top of the screen.Advertisement
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3Type hotels and tap the search key. Hotels in the area are now shown on the map.
- To search for a hotel near a different location, you can search for something like hotels near central park, hotels in cambridge, or hotels near 123 main street.
- To filter your search to show only those hotels that are available on the dates you need, select the dates from the drop-down menus at the top of the screen.
- If you don’t see any hotels (or any that meet your criteria), drag the map around and tap Search this area to view more results.
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4Tap a hotel to view more information. Hotels are shown on the map with red icons containing white beds. Sometimes you’ll see a rate beneath the icon.
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5Swipe up on details to view more information. Depending on how much information Google has about the hotel, you may able to book your stay right on this screen.
- Tap Call to contact the hotel directly by phone.
- Tap Directions to find out how to get to the hotel.
- Tap the back button to return to the map at any time.
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1. Open Maps.
2. Tap the search box.
3. Type “hotels” and tap the search key.
4. Tap a hotel.
5. Swipe up for details.
