Booking.com publishing errors

When you publish your listings, there are some cases when the connection fails. In these cases, the listing status will display "Failed". Below are the types of errors you might encounter and how to resolve them.

Another listing is identical or has the same name or address

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Another listing is identical or has the same name or address

Update the listing's title by following these steps. Then retry publishing the listing by follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your Guesty account.
  2. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Growth mode
  3. Click Distribution.
  4. Click the Booking.com thumbnail.
  5. Select the relevant account.
  6. To the right of the relevant listing, click the dropdown menu next to "Failed" and click Retry.

If the same error appears, then the issue is with the listing address. Contact us for further assistance.

Hotel could not be added to legal entity (LEID)

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Hotel could bit be added to legal entity with ID xxx. Legal entity xxx is not allowed the add properties in country: x. Please contact your account manager. Contact Booking.com and ask permission to publish listings from the relevant LEID to the necessary countries.

Hotel ineligible for mobile rates

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Hotel ineligible for mobile rates

Follow these steps to resolve this issue:

  1. Sign in to your Guesty account.
  2. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Growth mode.
  3. Click Revenue management.
  4. Select Promotions in the left sidebar.
  5. Search and locate the relevant Booking.com mobile promotion (for example: "Early Bird Promotion"), and click the number shown under "Assigned listings".
  6. In the pop-up message, locate the listing. Use the search bar to narrow down the results.
  7. Switch the toggle off next to the name of the listing, then click Apply changes.
  8. Click Distribution in the top navigation bar.
  9. Click the Booking.com thumbnail.
  10. Click the relevant account, and locate the failed listing's row.
  11. Under the "Status" column, click the dropdown menu next to "Failed", and select Retry.
  12. Once the listing has successfully connected, you can turn the mobile promotion toggle back on.

Image requirements not met

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Upload at least three images to connect the listing. Booking.com photos requirements:

  • Maximum dimension: 300 x 300 pixels
  • Maximum dimensions: 14000 x 14000 pixels
  • Maximum file size: 50 megabyte

Ensure the images you want to upload meet Booking.com's requirements. 

Once done, follow the steps below to reestablish the connection process:

  1. Sign into your Guesty account.
  2. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Growth mode.
  3. Click Distribution.
  4. Click the Booking.com thumbnail.
  5. Click the relevant account, and locate the failed listing's row.
  6. Under the "Status" column, click the dropdown next to "Failed" and select Retry.
    The status will change to "Pending" and within 24 hours it will change to "Connected". 

Invalid phone number

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Invalid phone number

The phone number entered is incorrect or invalid. Contact us with the relevant contact telephone number.

Invalid value

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Invalid value. Property names can’t include punctuation, asterisks, or symbols

Your property name includes invalid symbols. To resolve the issue, follow these instructions to update your listing title by removing any punctuation, asterisks, or symbols.

Once done, return to the error message and click Retry to attempt the publishing of the listing.

Listing's postal code is incorrect

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Listing's postal code is incorrect

The listing's postal code does not correspond with the country in which the listing is located. 

Follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.

  1. Sign in to your Guesty account.
  2. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Operations mode.
  3. Click Properties.
  4. Select the relevant property. 
    If the listing is a multi-unit, access the multi-unit listing's main settings.
  5. Select Details and layout from the left-side menu, then click Location & details.
  6. Click Edit next to "Full address".
  7. Under "Property address" click manual override button.
  8. Update the Zip code (Postal code) field.
  9. Click Save.

Attempt to publish the listing again.

Missing Kitchen

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

The room type you selected requires a kitchen or kitchenette as an amenity. Add it as an amenity to connect the listing

If you encounter this error, it is likely that the kitchen or kitchenette needs to be added directly on Booking.com's Extranet to enable a successful connection.

Follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.

  1. Log in to Booking.com's Extranet to verify that the "kitchen" or "kitchenette" is added to your listing. If not, add the correct amenity for the room type.
  2. In Guesty, click Fix now on the error pop-up window. You will be redirected to the amenities section of the property page.
  3. Under "Amenities", make sure that “kitchen” or ”kitchenette” is selected.
  4. Try to reconnect the listing again:
  5. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Growth mode.
  6. Click Distribution.
  7. Click the Booking.com thumbnail.
  8. Click the relevant account, and locate the failed listing's row.
  9. Under the "Status" column, click the dropdown next to "Failed" and select Retry.
    The status will change to "Pending" and within 24 hours it will change to "Connected". 

Parking charge frequency

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

We only support parking ChargeFrequency: xxx Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
  1. Sign in to your Guesty account.
  2. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Operations mode.
  3. Click Properties.
  4. Select the relevant property.
  5. Select Pricing & Policies from the left-side menu, then click Pricing.
  6. Click Edit next to "Additional fees & charges".
  7. Turn off the toggle next to "Use your account's default settings".
  8. Click Save.
  9. Click Distribution in the top navigation bar of the main dashboard.
  10. Click the Booking.com thumbnail.
  11. Click the relevant account, and locate the failed listing's row.
  12. Under the "Status" column, click the dropdown menu next to "Failed", and select Retry.
Once the listing has successfully connected, you can turn back on the "Use your account's default settings" toggle.

Property or room license details required

Error message displayed

Explanation/resolution

Booking.com could not identify the property's license number. enter it again to correct the listing.

Add a license number to your property in Guesty. Once done, return to the error message and click Retry to attempt the publishing of the listing. 

Note:

When adding a license number to a multi-unit listing via its main settings, you will be prompted to choose whether or not it should apply to all the listing's sub-units. 

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