Google seems to be testing a new search carousel that lets you refine your hotel searches for a new destination. So if you search for hotels in new york, Google might say maybe instead search for hotels in new jersey – or something like that.
Here is an example of this in action from Lluc Penycate on Twitter who said “First time seeing a destination refinement slider for hotel searches, right above the Hotel 4 Pack.” It does seem new to me, here is his screen shot (click to enlarge):
I wonder if this test will come to more people. I don’t understand why someone who searches for a hotel in a specific location would enjoy seeing Google suggest they look elsewhere?
Forum discussion at Twitter.