Guest reviews become video: the template pairs hotel photography with quoted review text and a rating. Pipe in new reviews as they arrive to keep a steady stream of social proof running on your channels.
{
"timeline": {
"fonts": [
{
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/b2a6856b-a209-4918-9ae6-e94116c46c07/Montserrat-ExtraBold.ttf"
}
],
"background": "#000000",
"tracks": [
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ HOTEL_NAME }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 60
},
"width": 1200,
"height": 600
},
"start": 0,
"length": 4,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideUp",
"out": "slideDown"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_MAIN }}"
},
"start": 0,
"length": 5,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"scale": 1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_1 }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 60
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 216
},
"start": 5,
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_1_AUTHOR }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 36
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 102
},
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.155
},
"position": "center",
"start": 5.1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_1 }}"
},
"start": 4,
"length": 5,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"fit": "crop",
"scale": 1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_2 }}"
},
"start": 8,
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"fit": "crop",
"scale": 1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_2 }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 60
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 216
},
"start": 11,
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_2_AUTHOR }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 36
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 102
},
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft",
"out": "slideRight"
},
"start": 11.1,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.148
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_3 }}"
},
"start": 10,
"length": 6,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_4 }}"
},
"effect": "zoomIn",
"start": 15,
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"length": 3,
"position": "center",
"scale": 1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_4 }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 60
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 216
},
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"start": 17,
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_4_AUTHOR }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 36
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 102
},
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"start": 17.1,
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": -0.004,
"y": -0.155
},
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_5 }}"
},
"effect": "zoomIn",
"start": 17,
"length": 5,
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"scale": 1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_6 }}"
},
"effect": "zoomIn",
"start": 21,
"length": 2,
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"scale": 1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_5 }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 60
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 216
},
"start": 23,
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{ TESTIMONIAL_5_AUTHOR }}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 36
},
"width": 1400,
"height": 102
},
"length": 3,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft",
"out": "slideUp"
},
"start": 23.1,
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.148
},
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_7 }}"
},
"start": 22,
"length": 5,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "Book Now",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#ffffff",
"size": 72
},
"width": 800,
"height": 200
},
"start": 25.8,
"length": 4.2,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "slideUp"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "audio",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/5c08515f-51bc-4d48-8bde-3157b82f41c5/source.mp3",
"volume": 1,
"effect": "fadeOut"
},
"start": 0,
"length": 30
}
]
}
]
},
"output": {
"format": "mp4",
"fps": 25,
"size": {
"width": 1920,
"height": 1080
},
"poster": {
"capture": 6
}
},
"merge": [
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_MAIN",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/b99368b8-1e49-423a-bd2a-a807560d8da6/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_1",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/8f05d8ae-b13c-4038-be46-b06c3e59f6ac/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_2",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/c5b4b3a0-650f-4d57-bbee-8fbb7c98628e/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_3",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/7610f4f9-30fe-4779-94eb-077e89c62d66/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_4",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/4356ceb1-7ad2-4588-a061-5b667f35c18f/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_5",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/b12530ac-b32f-4f19-b0e1-c8e721b77228/source.webp"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_6",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/58abe79a-f11b-400a-bdb3-ddf56bf68cee/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_IMAGE_7",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/898cdb79-a38c-4e9a-b0c5-d5a921995a42/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HOTEL_NAME",
"replace": "Grand Pacific Hotel"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_1",
"replace": "The room was clean and the breakfast is good"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_1_AUTHOR",
"replace": "Kim, Thailand"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_2",
"replace": "Staff were very accommodating"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_2_AUTHOR",
"replace": "Charles, Australia"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_4",
"replace": "Highly recommended. I would definitely stay here again!"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_4_AUTHOR",
"replace": "Gabe, United Kingdom"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_5",
"replace": "Great experience. Strongly recommended"
},
{
"find": "TESTIMONIAL_5_AUTHOR",
"replace": "Peter, United States"
}
]
}This flexible hotel review template is ideal for bringing any hotel review to life. It allows you to incorporate a variety of images, tailored to your specific needs. Whether showcasing cozy bed and breakfasts, boutique city hotels, or family-friendly resorts, this template adapts to your content.
Each image in the slideshow is enhanced with subtle, dynamic movements, creating an engaging visual experience. This template is a perfect tool for travel enthusiasts, bloggers, and hotel marketers looking to present diverse hotel offerings in an appealing and accessible format. Elevate your hotel reviews with this adaptable and user-friendly video template.
No account needed until you render.
Render with your AI assistant
Add the Shotstack MCP server to your editor, then paste the prompt
| Output | MP4 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1920 × 1080 (16:9) |
| Length | 30s |
| Frame rate | 25 fps |
| Tracks / clips | 19 / 19 |
| Assets used | 1 audio, 8 image, 10 text |
| Soundtrack | no |
| Merge fields | 17 |
Send a merge array with your values for these fields:
| Field | Default value |
|---|---|
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_MAIN }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/b99368b8-1e49-423a-bd2a-a807560d8da6/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_1 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/8f05d8ae-b13c-4038-be46-b06c3e59f6ac/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_2 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/c5b4b3a0-650f-4d57-bbee-8fbb7c98628e/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_3 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/7610f4f9-30fe-4779-94eb-077e89c62d66/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_4 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/4356ceb1-7ad2-4588-a061-5b667f35c18f/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_5 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/b12530ac-b32f-4f19-b0e1-c8e721b77228/source.webp |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_6 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/58abe79a-f11b-400a-bdb3-ddf56bf68cee/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_IMAGE_7 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/hotel-review-slideshow/898cdb79-a38c-4e9a-b0c5-d5a921995a42/source.jpg |
{{ HOTEL_NAME }} | Grand Pacific Hotel |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_1 }} | The room was clean and the breakfast is good |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_1_AUTHOR }} | Kim, Thailand |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_2 }} | Staff were very accommodating |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_2_AUTHOR }} | Charles, Australia |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_4 }} | Highly recommended. I would definitely stay here again! |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_4_AUTHOR }} | Gabe, United Kingdom |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_5 }} | Great experience. Strongly recommended |
{{ TESTIMONIAL_5_AUTHOR }} | Peter, United States |
Save the JSON above as template.json, then render in the free sandbox:
# Save the JSON above as template.json, then:
curl -X POST https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render \
-H "x-api-key: $SHOTSTACK_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d @template.json
# Poll until status is "done", then download response.url
curl https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render/RENDER_ID -H "x-api-key: $SHOTSTACK_API_KEY"import { readFileSync } from 'node:fs';
const headers = { 'x-api-key': process.env.SHOTSTACK_API_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' };
const edit = JSON.parse(readFileSync('template.json', 'utf8'));
const { response } = await fetch('https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render', {
method: 'POST', headers, body: JSON.stringify(edit)
}).then((r) => r.json());
let render;
do {
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
render = (await fetch(`https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render/${response.id}`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json())).response;
} while (!['done', 'failed'].includes(render.status));
console.log(render.status, render.url);import json, os, time, requests
headers = {"x-api-key": os.environ["SHOTSTACK_API_KEY"]}
with open("template.json") as f:
edit = json.load(f)
render_id = requests.post("https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render", json=edit, headers=headers).json()["response"]["id"]
while True:
render = requests.get(f"https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render/{render_id}", headers=headers).json()["response"]
if render["status"] in ("done", "failed"):
break
time.sleep(3)
print(render["status"], render.get("url"))npm install -g @shotstack/cli
export SHOTSTACK_API_KEY=your_sandbox_key
shotstack validate template.json # offline schema check, free
shotstack render template.json --env stage --watchSandbox renders are free and watermarked. Production: the v1 endpoint and key. SDKs
Pipe in new reviews or testimonials and each one becomes a share-ready video.
Paste into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor — your AI assistant builds the workflow around your data.
Node.js, one render per CSV row, wired to this template's 17 merge fields. Setup steps in the header.
Guides: Bulk-create from a CSV · Webhooks · Templates endpoint · Render your first video
AI assistants: Markdown () · · · CLI skill: SKILL.md () · MCP server
Use the 17 merge fields listed above. Send a merge array with your own values for each field and the API swaps them in at render time, so one template can produce thousands of unique videos.
Yes. This template renders 1920×1080 by default. Set output.resolution to "1080" or output.size to a larger 16:9 size in the JSON; the layout scales with it.
Yes. The template uses 8 images; replace each image asset's src with a public URL of your own file (JPG, PNG or WebP). Keep the timing and effects, or adjust them per clip.
Edit the text on each text asset in the JSON. Fonts come from the timeline fonts list or the asset's font family; add your own font file URL to timeline.fonts to use a brand typeface.
