Richard TenchMar 10
Marco Arment

Is there any way I can make Google Maps stop showing hotel prices for Super.com, and basing the displayed map-pin prices on them?

It's literally ALWAYS fake. Every time.

It is never actually available at that price. It's a total scam.

And it makes Google Maps really hard to use, and trust, for hotel searches.

Mar 10 at 3:26pmIvory for Mac
Show threadBrandonMar 10
@marcoarment at home you might get away with pihole-style DNS blocking of Google's travel ad services, but I imagine it's not very likely to work. Other than that, nope, use a different map app 😕
Show threadMatt WilcoxMar 10
@marcoarment Almost like it's an ad platform wearing a navigation suit.
Show threadTechzhaMar 10
@marcoarment https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/s/pAJ0UdVhSh
Show threadTechzhaMar 10
@marcoarment https://share.google/aimode/Qt8t4xjVpRy1YeSkC
Show threadKen McGrawMar 10
@marcoarment Agreed! I like the pricing service but the presence of a couple of services offering fake prices (at least not there when you try to book it) degrades the usefulness. You are forced to click into the detail view of the hotel to see prices that represent the actual cost.
Show threadFreediverXMar 10
@marcoarment
I fear you’re seeing the future of Apple Maps and CarPlay.
Show threadChancerubbageMar 10

@marcoarment

Most SEO has always made Google search non trustworthy.

I suppose the Boolean syntax in searches might filter it out, it that still works. A browser plugin might be pretty cool though.

Show threadWill FordMar 10
@marcoarment very frustrating but I actually do tend to use super. The price is usually the lowest and I get 10% back. I still use kayak. And that’s where I encounter super.
Show threadsidbMar 10
@marcoarment I think the answer is that google maps just isn’t the right tool for the job these days. Various other hotel booking sites you’ve heard of do offer real prices you can actually book, and show them on a map. (Example: hotels dot com, although I feel like if I recommend any specific one it’ll immediately milkshake duck me somehow)
Show threadPierre-Luc GagnéMar 11
@marcoarment It’s frustrating, isn’t it? We always make sure to book directly through the hotel’s own website for all travels. Hotels much prefer to have a direct relationship with you. Google should surface businesses directly, not partner with rent-seeking middlemen.
Show threadNamanMar 17
@marcoarment Weird. I’ve paid that price on Super and actually stayed. Multiple times now too.