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Can I use a page builder as Elementor, Divi builder, Beaver builder, Visual Composer... with HBook?
Yes, you can use your favorite builder! It takes two steps to add a HBook element with your page builder : Add a module for shortcode or a text module Write the HBook shortcode We provide more detai...
Is multiple room booking possible? How does it work?
Yes, HBook supports multiple accommodation booking. There are various settings to adjust this feature to your needs : In HBook > Misc, you can enable multiple accommodation booking. You can decide...
Will HBook work with my theme?
HBook plugin is coded for WordPress. If your theme is a WordPress theme, then HBook plugin will work well with it. HBook follows your theme style so it is integrated in your theme design. If some adju...
How does HBook update availability? If someone books a room, will it be shown as unavailable?
  HBook booking system is quite flexible and can be set to handle different situations: availability can be updated automatically when someone makes a reservation
What pricing and payment scenarios can be catered for?
HBook is highly flexible and provides many options to tailor the booking system to your needs. Here is a non-exhaustive list of possible uses. Booking system Use HBook to receive inquiries or as a boo...
How much cost HBook plugin?
The Regular Licence of HBook plugin cost USD$49 + VAT including 6 months support. You can extend to 1 year support on purchase at a discounted price. HBook is exclusively sold 
Where can I buy Maestrel plugins and themes?
Maestrel products include WordPress plugins and themes. WordPress plugin HBook Our booking system plugin HBook is sold
Is HBook plugin multi-language ready?
Yes, all our themes and plugins are ready for multi-language. We recommend using Polylang, WPML
Which plugin can I use to make my site multi-language?
Polylang and WPML are the plugins we recommend for a multi-language site. 
For which languages translation files are included in HBook plugin?
HBook offer translation files in many languages for both the back-end (HBook admin menus) and for the front-end (HBook front-end strings) For French and Spanish lang
Is HBook plugin included in Adomus theme?
Yes, HBook plugin (our booking system) is included in Adomus theme. Exact same plugin as sold on its own.
Is it possible to set different minimum stays depending on seasons?
Yes, this is possible with Hbook.
Can a customer login to his account and manage his booking (to cancel a reservation for example)?
With the current version of HBook, a customer does not have any access to manage his reservation. He will need to contact you if he wish to make some changes to a booking.
Can I use HBook plugin for conference, events or appointments booking (same day check-in and check-out)?
HBook is not suitable for conference room booking, daily events, appointments, restaurant bookings... as it works on a nightly basis. Check-in date and check-out dates need to be at least 1 night apar...
Can HBook plugin work in multi-site environment?
Yes, HBook plugin can be used with WordPress multisite. The demos for example are on a multi-site. In that case, each blog/sub-site has its own independent booking system and you will need buy one lic...
Can I use HBook for other rentals or business that are not the hospitality industry?
Is it possible to use HBook for pet boarding, carpark booking, boat trips, ship reservations,...? We have clients who use HBook for other business than hospitality. It can be parking space rentals, ca...
Can I use coupons or vouchers? Can I offer special rate for my family or friends?
Yes, you can create coupons and you can set conditional rules for the coupons to be valid (minimum stay, accommodation type, season...).
Can I set how many accommodation of each type I have? Will availability be updated automatically?
Yes, you can indicate how many accommodation you have for each type. For example, you can create an accommodation type "Double room" and set that you have 6 of them.  HBook automatically updates avai...
Can I set automatic emails that will be sent to the customer with the reservation details? Can the admin be notified when a new booking has been received?
You can set different email templates that can be sent automatically on different actions: When a customer book on your website When you add reservations from the admin When a reservation is confirmed...
Can I set a Privacy Policy checkbox? Is HBook ready for European GDPR (General data protection regulation)?
HBook includes a Privacy Policy checkbox option with the possibility to link to your Privacy Policy page. It allows you as well to easily manage all user rights introduced by GDPR (General Data Protec...
Can I use Gutenberg editor? Can I use blocks instead of shortcodes? Can I use the Classic editor?
HBook is fully compatible with WordPress 5.x. You can use Gutenberg Block Editor or the Classic Editor. You will find blocks to display booking form, availability calendars, rate tables or list of acc...
 

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