Reviews Collection

API to work with Reviews

At Channex you are able to work with OTA Reviews. It is unified API to work with reviews from Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com.

This API has 2 parts - Reviews and Scores.

Enable reviews on the Property

Go here to applications: https://app.channex.io/applications

Add the Messages & Reviews app to the property, then the API and UI for chat will be available.

Data Structures

Review

{
  "content": "Guest review content",
  "guest_name": "Guest Name",
  "id": "a82d22ce-20c8-45c3-b49b-8e080a13560a",
  "inserted_at": "2022-06-06T04:27:42.553115",
  "is_hidden": false,
  "is_replied": false,
  "ota": "AirBNB",
  "ota_reservation_id": "HMSZMHHF2X",
  "overall_score": 8.0,
  "received_at": "2022-06-06T04:27:39.366000",
  "reply": null,
  "scores": [
    {
      "category": "accuracy",
      "score": 8.0
    },
    {
      "category": "checkin",
      "score": 8.0
    },
    {
      "category": "communication",
      "score": 8.0
    },
    {
      "category": "cleanliness",
      "score": 6.0
    },
    {
      "category": "value",
      "score": 10.0
    },
    {
      "category": "location",
      "score": 10.0
    }
  ],
  "tags": [
    "guest_review_host_positive_spotless_furniture_and_linens",
    "guest_review_host_positive_squeaky_clean_bathroom",
    "guest_review_host_positive_pristine_kitchen", 
    "guest_review_host_positive_looked_like_photos",
    "guest_review_host_positive_matched_description",
    "guest_review_host_positive_had_listed_amenities_and_services",
    "guest_review_host_positive_responsive_host",
    "guest_review_host_positive_clear_instructions",
    "guest_review_host_positive_flexible_check_in",
    "guest_review_host_positive_felt_at_home",
    "guest_review_host_positive_always_responsive",
    "guest_review_host_positive_local_recommendations",
    "guest_review_host_positive_proactive",
    "guest_review_host_positive_helpful_instructions",
    "guest_review_host_positive_considerate",
    "guest_review_host_positive_peaceful",
    "guest_review_host_positive_private",
    "guest_review_host_positive_lots_to_do",
    "guest_review_host_positive_walkable"
  ],
  "updated_at": "2022-06-06T04:27:42.553115"
}

content Text field with guest Review text.

guest_name String with guest Name. Can be empty.

is_hidden Boolean status marker specific for Airbnb reviews. If true, that mean review is created but will be visible when Property Owner provide they feedback to Guest.

is_replied Boolean status marker which represent has Review reply from Property Owner or not.

ota String. Name of OTA associated with Review.

ota_reservation_id String which contain code of Reservation associated with Review.

overall_score Float value which represent Overall score of Review. Max is 10.

reply String with reply Property Owner to Guest Review

scores List with detailed information about scores provided by Guest.

tags List of Strings with codes of Review Tags. (Only for Airbnb).

Score

{
  "id": "9e9ac4cd-5856-4469-9bce-dbce8f5a435f",
  "count": 1121,
  "overall_score": 9.15,
  "scores": {
    "accuracy": {
      "count": 18,
      "score": 9.78
    },
    "checkin": {
      "count": 18,
      "score": 9.88
    },
    "clean": {
      "count": 1113,
      "score": 9.55
    },
    "comfort": {
      "count": 1098,
      "score": 9.45
    },
    "communication": {
      "count": 18,
      "score": 9.88
    },
    "facilities": {
      "count": 1099,
      "score": 9.15
    },
    "location": {
      "count": 1114,
      "score": 9.41
    },
    "staff": {
      "count": 1097,
      "score": 9.67
    },
    "value": {
      "count": 1118,
      "score": 9.21
    }
  },
  "inserted_at": "2022-06-01T09:43:20.106161",
  "updated_at": "2022-06-05T23:01:07.935270"
}

count Integer value to represent count of scores for Property.

overall_score Float value to represent overall score. Max is 10.

scores Map with score categories where each key is associated with object with count and score values. Key represent score category.

OTA Score

{
  "id": "383a4180-1df5-40f3-a086-de41509da8d5",
  "channel_id": "305757c7-15c2-4517-8414-7ee6fb69cfc4",
  "count": 1104,
  "ota": "BookingCom",
  "overall_score": 9.14,
  "scores": {
    "clean": {
      "count": 1096,
      "score": 9.55
    },
    "comfort": {
      "count": 1099,
      "score": 9.45
    },
    "facilities": {
      "count": 1100,
      "score": 9.15
    },
    "location": {
      "count": 1097,
      "score": 9.4
    },
    "staff": {
      "count": 1098,
      "score": 9.67
    },
    "value": {
      "count": 1101,
      "score": 9.21
    }
  }
}

channel_id UUID Reference to Channel entity associated with OTA Score.

count Integer value to represent count of Reviews from guests.

ota String to represent type of OTA.

overall_score Float to represent overall score. Max is 10.

scores Map with score categories where each key is associated with object with count and score values. Key represent score category.

Score categories mappings

Review Categories

Booking.com	Airbnb	Channex
clean	cleanliness	clean
facilities		facilities
location	location	location
services		services
staff		staff
value	value	value
	accuracy	accuracy
	communication	communication
	checkin	checkin
comfort		comfort

Reviews

Simple API to read and reply to reviews.

Get Reviews List

Request

Request:

GET https://staging.channex.io/api/v1/reviews

Success Response

Error Response

Returns

Success Method can return a Success result with 200 OK HTTP Code if operation is successful. Will contain a Reviews list in the answer. Unauthorised Error Method can return a Unauthorised Error result with 401 Unauthorized HTTP Code if wrong API Key provided or User not have access to requested Booking.

Not Found Error Method can return a Not Found Error result with 404 Not Found HTTP Code if Booking with provided ID is not present at system.

Forbidden Error Method can return a Forbidden Error result with 403 Forbidden HTTP Code if Property, associated with requested Booking, is not connected to Messages Application.

Get Review by ID

Request

Request:

GET https://staging.channex.io/api/v1/reviews/:review_id

Success Response

Error Response

Returns

Success Method can return a Success result with 200 OK HTTP Code if operation is successful. Will contain a Review list in the answer. Unauthorised Error Method can return a Unauthorised Error result with 401 Unauthorized HTTP Code if wrong API Key provided or User not have access to requested Booking.

Not Found Error Method can return a Not Found Error result with 404 Not Found HTTP Code if Booking with provided ID is not present at system.

Forbidden Error Method can return a Forbidden Error result with 403 Forbidden HTTP Code if Property, associated with requested Booking, is not connected to Messages Application.

Reply to Review

Request

Request:

POST https://staging.channex.io/api/v1/reviews/:review_id/reply

Payload:

{
  "reply": {
    "reply": "Reply to guest review"
  }
}

Success Response

Error Response

Returns

Success Method can return a Success result with 200 OK HTTP Code if operation is successful. Will contain a Review in the answer. Unauthorised Error Method can return a Unauthorised Error result with 401 Unauthorized HTTP Code if wrong API Key provided or User not have access to requested Message Thread.

Not Found Error Method can return a Not Found Error result with 404 Not Found HTTP Code if Message Thread with provided ID is not present at system.

Send Guest Review

Method specific only to Airbnb reviews.

Request

Request:

POST https://staging.channex.io/api/v1/reviews/:review_id/guest_review

Payload:

{
  "review": {
    "scores": [
      {
        "category": "respect_house_rules",
        "rating": 5
      },
      {
        "category": "communication",
        "rating": 5
      },
      {
        "category": "cleanliness",
        "rating": 5
      }
    ],
    "private_review": "private feedback",
    "public_review": "public feedback",
    "is_reviewee_recommended": true,
    "tags": ["host_review_guest_positive_neat_and_tidy"]
  }
}

Success Response

Error Response

Returns

Success Method can return a Success result with 200 OK HTTP Code if operation is successful. Will contain a Review in the answer. Unauthorised Error Method can return a Unauthorised Error result with 401 Unauthorized HTTP Code if wrong API Key provided or User not have access to requested Message Thread.

Not Found Error Method can return a Not Found Error result with 404 Not Found HTTP Code if Message Thread with provided ID is not present at system.

Tags

Tag	Category	Description
host_review_guest_positive_neat_and_tidy	cleanliness	Neat & tidy
host_review_guest_positive_kept_in_good_condition	cleanliness	Kept in good condition
host_review_guest_positive_took_care_of_garbage	cleanliness	Took care of garbage
host_review_guest_negative_ignored_checkout_directions	cleanliness	Ignored check-out directions
host_review_guest_negative_garbage	cleanliness	Excessive garbage
host_review_guest_negative_messy_kitchen	cleanliness	Messy kitchen
host_review_guest_negative_damage	cleanliness	Damaged property
host_review_guest_negative_ruined_bed_linens	cleanliness	Ruined bed linens
host_review_guest_negative_arrived_early	respect_house_rules	Arrived too early
host_review_guest_negative_stayed_past_checkout	respect_house_rules	Stayed past checkout
host_review_guest_negative_unapproved_guests	respect_house_rules	Unapproved guests
host_review_guest_negative_unapproved_pet	respect_house_rules	Unapproved pet
host_review_guest_negative_did_not_respect_quiet_hours	respect_house_rules	Didn’t respect quiet hours
host_review_guest_negative_unapproved_filming	respect_house_rules	Unapproved filming or photography
host_review_guest_negative_unapproved_event	respect_house_rules	Unapproved event
host_review_guest_negative_smoking	respect_house_rules	Smoking
host_review_guest_positive_helpful_messages	communication	Helpful messages
host_review_guest_positive_respectful	communication	Respectful
host_review_guest_positive_always_responded	communication	Always responded
host_review_guest_negative_unhelpful_messages	communication	Unhelpful responses
host_review_guest_negative_disrespectful	communication	Disrespectful
host_review_guest_negative_unreachable	communication	Unreachable
host_review_guest_negative_slow_responses	communication	Slow responses
guest_review_host_positive_looked_like_photos	accuracy	Looked like the photos
guest_review_host_positive_matched_description	accuracy	Matched the description
guest_review_host_positive_had_listed_amenities_and_services	accuracy	Had listed amenities & services
guest_review_host_negative_smaller_than_expected	accuracy	Smaller than expected
guest_review_host_negative_did_not_match_photos	accuracy	Didn’t match the photos
guest_review_host_negative_needs_maintenance	accuracy	Needs maintenance
guest_review_host_negative_unexpected_fees	accuracy	Unexpected fees
guest_review_host_negative_excessive_rules	accuracy	Excessive rules
guest_review_host_negative_unexpected_noise	accuracy	Unexpected noise
guest_review_host_negative_inaccurate_location	accuracy	Inaccurate location
guest_review_host_negative_missing_amenity	accuracy	Missing amenity or service
guest_review_host_positive_responsive_host	checkin	Responsive Host
guest_review_host_positive_clear_instructions	checkin	Clear instructions
guest_review_host_positive_easy_to_find	checkin	Easy to find
guest_review_host_positive_easy_to_get_inside	checkin	Easy to get inside
guest_review_host_positive_flexible_check_in	checkin	Flexible check-in
guest_review_host_negative_hard_to_locate	checkin	Hard to locate
guest_review_host_negative_unclear_instructions	checkin	Unclear instructions
guest_review_host_negative_trouble_with_lock	checkin	Trouble with lock
guest_review_host_negative_unresponsive_host	checkin	Unresponsive Host
guest_review_host_negative_had_to_wait	checkin	Had to wait
guest_review_host_negative_hard_to_get_inside	checkin	Hard to get inside
guest_review_host_positive_felt_at_home	checkin	Felt right at home
guest_review_host_positive_spotless_furniture_and_linens	cleanliness	Spotless furniture & linens
guest_review_host_positive_free_of_clutter	cleanliness	Free of clutter
guest_review_host_positive_squeaky_clean_bathroom	cleanliness	Squeaky-clean bathroom
guest_review_host_positive_pristine_kitchen	cleanliness	Pristine kitchen
guest_review_host_negative_dirty_or_dusty	cleanliness	Dirty or dusty
guest_review_host_negative_noticeable_smell	cleanliness	Noticeable smell
guest_review_host_negative_stains	cleanliness	Stains
guest_review_host_negative_excessive_clutter	cleanliness	Excessive clutter
guest_review_host_negative_messy_kitchen	cleanliness	Messy kitchen
guest_review_host_negative_hair_or_pet_hair	cleanliness	Hair or pet hair
guest_review_host_negative_dirty_bathroom	cleanliness	Dirty bathroom
guest_review_host_negative_trash_left_behind	cleanliness	Trash left behind
guest_review_host_negative_broken_or_missing_lock	accuracy	Broken or missing lock on door
guest_review_host_negative_unexpected_guests	accuracy	Unexpected guest(s) in space
guest_review_host_negative_incorrect_bathroom	accuracy	Incorrect bathroom type
guest_review_host_positive_always_responsive	communication	Always responsive
guest_review_host_positive_local_recommendations	communication	Local recommendations
guest_review_host_positive_proactive	communication	Proactive
guest_review_host_positive_helpful_instructions	communication	Helpful instructions
guest_review_host_positive_considerate	communication	Considerate
guest_review_host_negative_slow_to_respond	communication	Slow to respond
guest_review_host_negative_not_helpful	communication	Not helpful
guest_review_host_negative_missing_house_instructions	communication	Missing house instructions
guest_review_host_negative_unclear_checkout_tasks	communication	Unclear checkout tasks
guest_review_host_negative_inconsiderate	communication	Inconsiderate
guest_review_host_negative_excessive_checkout_tasks	communication	Excessive checkout tasks
guest_review_host_positive_peaceful	location	Peaceful
guest_review_host_positive_beautiful_surroundings	location	Beautiful surroundings
guest_review_host_positive_private	location	Private
guest_review_host_positive_great_restaurants	location	Great restaurants
guest_review_host_positive_lots_to_do	location	Lots to do
guest_review_host_positive_walkable	location	Walkable
guest_review_host_negative_noisy	location	Noisy
guest_review_host_negative_not_much_to_do	location	Not much to do
guest_review_host_negative_bland_surroundings	location	Bland surroundings
guest_review_host_negative_not_private	location	Not private
guest_review_host_negative_inconvenient_location	location	Inconvenient location
accuracy_other	accuracy	accuracy rating that does not fall under other predefined subcategories.
check_in_other	checkin	checkin rating that does not fall under other predefined subcategories.
cleanliness_other	cleanliness	cleanliness rating that does not fall under other predefined subcategories.
communication_other	communication	communication rating that does not fall under other predefined subcategories.
location_other	location	location rating that does not fall under other predefined subcategories.
respect_house_rules_other	respect_house_rules	respect_house_rules rating that does not fall under other predefined subcategories.

Scores

API to read Score per Property

Get Property Score

Request

Request:

GET https://staging.channex.io/api/v1/scores/:property_id

Success Response

Error Response

Returns

Success Method can return a Success result with 200 OK HTTP Code if operation is successful. Will contain a Score in the answer. Unauthorised Error Method can return a Unauthorised Error result with 401 Unauthorized HTTP Code if wrong API Key provided or User not have access to requested Message Thread.

Not Found Error Method can return a Not Found Error result with 404 Not Found HTTP Code if Message Thread with provided ID is not present at system.Close Message Thread

Get Detailed Property Scores

Request

Request:

GET https://staging.channex.io/api/v1/scores/:property_id/detailed

Success Response

Error Response

Returns

Success Method can return a Success result with 200 OK HTTP Code if operation is successful. Will contain a Score and OTA Scores in the answer. Unauthorised Error Method can return a Unauthorised Error result with 401 Unauthorized HTTP Code if wrong API Key provided or User not have access to requested Message Thread.

Not Found Error Method can return a Not Found Error result with 404 Not Found HTTP Code if Message Thread with provided ID is not present at system.