Good feature, More details options for describing a review

I noticed a change in reviewing interface and think it would be good to share it with you.

Previously we had only a simple text box for adding a review. By closure of Google Trip, Google prepared more options for a detailed review on the accommodation places like hotels. Such as location, rooms some other details.

Now it seems Google is going to extend these details options to other categories, too. We see new options on the web version of Google Maps.

For example, I saw these options on Taxi Station category

Or this one on a Swimming Pool

These options don’t appear if you rate 3star to a place.

Also, the phrases that show the reason of like or dislike one place are simply the opposite of each other for one category. For example, it shows “Good quality” for 4 and 5 stars but it shows “Poor quality” for 1 or 2 stars on a swimming pool.

Personally, I like these details options because not only help people to find the reason for like or dislike a place, but also help the system to learn more about the specifications of the place from different POVs and this again helps people for searching their preferred locations. On the other hand, it prevents a bit from bulk reviews and encourages people to describe more about their reviews.

Did you see these options? What is your opinion? On wich other categories you saw these options? Let’s share here.

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Hi @Amiran

I have checked this feature in india with latest Google maps update but no such options found in my android phone (version 9 of android).

Are you using PC or android phone…?

Here is the screenshot :-

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Yes @Anshu3 , Sorry. I forgot that mention this feature isn’t still available on the app. This is visible on the web version. I hope Google brings this to the app, too.

I’ll complete the post based on your reminding. Thanks

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Great catch @Amiran , and a very helpful feature indeed.

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Thanks dear @JanVanHaver , Yes it is a very helpful and nice update.

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@Amiran Thank you for sharing. I have not seen them yet. But I have seen similar options for hotels and hostels which I think are pretty cool.

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Thanks @SaifIS

Yes, I also mentioned since the closure of Google Trip, it is available for hotels.

So let us know if you find this feature on any other category :raised_hands:

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I didn’t find this options my in my GMAPS either

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Hi @ShakilAK It is available on some specific categories. Check “Swimming Pool” for example. And note that it is not available when you select the so-so status (3star) when you’re writing a review.

It looks like a helpful feature, @Amiran . I haven’t seen it yet as have nothing to review at the moment. It’ll be interesting to explore it

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Yes @YuliiaZa It is an interesting feature. I hope we see this for more categories.

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