547829 – Microsoft 365: Enhancements to the room booking experience in the Places app

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Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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In development

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We’re enhancing the room booking experience in the Places App to align with the desk booking flow and visuals. This unifies the booking experience across rooms and desks.

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2026-01-29

updated:
2026-01-29

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is enhancing the Places app by aligning the room booking process with desk bookings to create a more consistent and intuitive user experience.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may face confusion and frustration due to changes in the booking interface, leading to potential booking errors and inefficiencies.
   - roles: Office Manager, End User
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-enhancements-to-the-room-booking-experience-in-the/ba-p/3701230

Training and Adaptation Needs
Staff may require additional training to adapt to the new booking system, which could lead to temporary decreases in productivity.
   - roles: IT Support, End User
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-enhancements-to-the-room-booking-experience-in-the/ba-p/3701230

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