Setting up the bathroom distribution correctly in Avantio is just the first step. The next is understanding how this information is reflected across the different connected portals. Each has different rules about how many bathrooms are accepted, how half-baths are counted, and which services are displayed. Knowing these specifics will help you avoid errors and ensure your advertisements are consistent across all channels.
General Compatibility
Bathroom information behaves the same as the rest of your accommodation content:
Partial connection with Booking.com and/or Airbnb: bathroom data is only synced when you create a new listing from Channel PRO. After that, any updates must be done manually.
Activation of existing listings: bathroom information is not synced with this type of connection.
Portal Compatibility
✅ Avantio Web
✅ Booking.com (with limitations)
✅ Airbnb (with limitations)
✅ Vrbo
✅ Expedia
✅ Marriott
Half-bath: How Each Portal Interprets It
Half-baths are not counted the same everywhere. For example, a half-bath equals 0.5 bathrooms on most portals.
Avantio: no maximum limit.
Booking.com: up to 20 bathrooms, half-baths count as 0.5.
Airbnb: up to 50 bathrooms, half-baths count as 0.5.
Vrbo: no limit, half-bath = 0.5.
Expedia: maximum of 10 bathrooms, half-bath = 0.5.
Marriott: no limit, half-bath = 0.5.
👉 Example: if your accommodation has 3 half-baths and 2 full bathrooms, it will appear as 3.5 bathrooms on Booking.com (3 x 0.5 + 2 x 1).
Synchronized Services and Features
The services associated with each bathroom are also transmitted to the portals, although some have limitations.
Services that are usually synchronized:
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Jacuzzi
Bidet
Sauna
Towels
Hairdryer
Outdoor shower (on some portals)
⚠️ Important limitation on Booking.com:
The following fields are not synced via API:
If the bathroom is private and next to a bedroom.
If the bathroom is inside the apartment but not private.
In these cases, you can add the information manually in the extranet, but remember it will be overwritten if you use a full connection.
Best Practices
Check the bathroom limit accepted by each portal before publishing your listing.
Adjust the distribution in Avantio accurately and check how it is reflected on each portal.
If you work with a partial connection, make it a habit to manually update the bathrooms on Booking.com and Airbnb to avoid inconsistencies.
Quick Checklist
Before finalizing the configuration:
Have you considered how half-baths are counted on each portal?
Did you check the maximum limit allowed on each platform?
Did you manually add in Booking.com's extranet the information that is not synced?
Knowing how each portal interprets and displays the bathroom distribution prevents misunderstandings and helps you keep your listings consistent. Configure in detail in Avantio and review each channel's rules: you'll gain professionalism and peace of mind.
➡️ Next step: go to your published listings on Booking.com and Airbnb and manually review the bathroom information if you work with a partial connection.
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't I see the bathroom location on Booking.com?
Because that field is not synced via API. You must add it manually in the extranet.
What happens if I exceed the maximum number of bathrooms allowed on a portal?
Only up to the limit accepted by the portal will be displayed.
Are half-baths always counted as half a bathroom?
Yes, on most portals (Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, Marriott) half-baths equal 0.5.
Which bathroom services are synced correctly?
Toilet, shower, bathtub, bidet, jacuzzi, sauna, towels, hairdryer, and, on some portals, outdoor shower.