It serves for users to book last-minute lodging in the Americas, Europe, Japan and Australia.

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] HotelTonight was founded in December 2010 by Sam Shank, Jared Simon, and Chris Bailey.

[13] In November 2011, they raised $9 million from Accel Partners, Battery Ventures, and First Round Capital.

[14] In June 2012, a Series C round from U.S. Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Battery Ventures, and First Round Capital raised another $23 million.

[18] In March 2019, HotelTonight was acquired by Airbnb for approximately $450 million in cash and stock.