How to Add a Room Category? | Scribe

    How to Add a Room Category?

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    How to add a room category?

    Click on the "My Property" module.
    Click "+ CATEGORY" to add a new room category.
    Many booking channels like [Booking.com](http://Booking.com) and Expedia work with standard categories. As you manage several bookings from your RoomRaccoon account, it is necessary to select a common category.
    Overwrite the standard category name (for managing booking channels like [Booking.com](http://Booking.com)) with your custom category name. Your custom name will be used in the booking engine, the invoices, and your guest communication.
    On the left side of your screen, the system will present you with basic and advanced information to add to your room category. The basic information is essential for you to show your room category on the Booking Engine.
    Add images for your booking engine by clicking on photos.
    Once you have added your photos, you can view them on your screen.
    Click "SAVE"
    Click on the "My Property" module to view your category.
    You know you have successfully updated your information when the circle behind the rule gets a tick.
    **What about theme rooms?** RoomRaccoon gives you the ability to sort themed rooms. Below, one of the founders of RoomRaccoon told us how she did this with her former boutique hotel. "In my boutique hotel, I had nine themed rooms, each of which was different, but by grouping seven of these nine rooms as one room category, I have been able to increase my occupancy by 14% because my guests are asking for a preference (no guarantee) instead of a specific room. They were even more satisfied because they noticed I was doing my best to meet their preferences. This personal approach leads to an actual win-win situation. "
    **Booking channels & room types** Channels such as [Booking.com](http://Booking.com) and Expedia also use room categories. Remember that your room categories in your RoomRaccoon account must be coherent with those of [Booking.com](http://Booking.com) to ensure an accurate connection. **Everything about Rate types** You can select your rate types once you have set your room categories. Read the following article to learn how to set your rate types.
    **Good to know** - The pricing for adding new rooms or categories can be calculated on our website: roomraccoon.co.uk and then under "Pricing." For properties with up to 18 rooms, there is a base price of £143 / per month. - It is wise to add only a few different categories and thus group many rooms into one category. This gives you better mobility to assign other rooms, increasing your occupancy rate. - Read the article on [specific room types](https://roomraccoon.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/150000011833-specific-room-type-shown-first-in-booking-engine) to get a particular room at the top of your Booking Engine. - Read the following article if you are curious about how to [add a description ](https://roomraccoon.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/150000009809-room-type-descriptions)to a room. - Read the following article to learn how to add pictures to your rooms directly so they can show in your Booking engine.

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