When travelling, we often have to switch between different apps to find hotels, restaurants and routes. But what if we tell you that you can now get all these things in one place? Yes! Google Maps has introduced AI-powered Ask Maps features that can help users find restaurants, hotels, attractions and more. Read on to know more!
How To Use Google Maps’ AI-Powered ‘Ask Maps’
1. Ask What You Need
If you’re travelling and suddenly craving a particular dish or looking for a nice place to eat, you can use Google Maps’ AI-powered Ask Maps feature. For example, if you’re craving authentic Punjabi food, simply type your request, and the feature will show you suitable options.
2. Select The Restaurant
Ask Maps can also check whether the restaurant is open. Once you select a restaurant, the feature can let you add your chosen dish directly to your cart. This feature also order the food for you.
3. Discover A Hotel
When travelling, we have different requirements when looking for accommodation. Some may want budget-friendly hotels, while others may prefer four- or five-star hotels. Finding a hotel that suits your requirements can be difficult. So, you can simply ask Google Maps for a budget-friendly, family-friendly hotel near a beach with spacious rooms. Google Maps will check live room prices and availability before suggesting suitable options.
4. Things To Do
No one likes to stay in a hotel throughout a trip. So, you can ask Google Maps to suggest something interesting to do, such as attending festivals or exploring local attractions. It can also provide links to book tickets for some of these activities.
5. Ask Questions In Hindi
One of the best things about this feature is that you can ask questions in Hindi. You can now ask questions in Hindi while searching for restaurants, tourist attractions and places to visit.
Google Maps has also introduced Personal Intelligence, which can use information from services like Gmail to offer personalised travel suggestions. It can also provide real-time updates for buses, metros, trains and ferries. The new Ask Maps feature is available in over 150 countries and territories, including India.
How excited are you to use this feature? Tell us in the comments below!
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FAQs
How Google Maps 'Ask Maps' feature help order food?
Google Maps’ Ask Maps can suggest restaurants based on your craving, check if they are open and let you add your chosen dish directly to the cart.
How Google Maps 'Ask Maps' help find hotels?
Google Maps’ Ask Maps can suggest hotels based on your needs, while checking live room prices and availability to show suitable options.
How Google Maps help plan your trip?
Google Maps can help plan your trip by suggesting hotels, restaurants, local attractions, events and personalised recommendations based on your travel plans.