Uber's new feature allowing users to book a hotel room through its app reflects a shift toward the Chinese model of all-in-one apps

Uber's new feature allowing users to book a hotel room through its app reflects a shift toward the Chinese model of all-in-one apps

 Samuel Corum

Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.

The company had already broadened its ambitions in 2014 with the launch of Uber Eats, which started as a food delivery service before expanding into wider shopping, from cosmetics to electronics.

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