How to get the business "description" via Google Places API?

Question

In Google Places, when editing my business, I am able to add a "description" under "Basic Information". By the way, to do such an edit go to http://www.google.com/local/add/businessCenter and click "Edit" under the business listing.

When I query the Places API for details of my business, I don't see this "description":

url = "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/details/json?key=#{key}&sensor=#{sensor}&reference=#{reference}"

I looked at Place Details Results, and also don't see a "description" field there.

So how can I get the Place/business description field via a Google API query?

Answer 1

Assuming you own/manage said businesses, that information is available via Business Profile APIs.

https://developers.google.com/my-business/reference/rest/v4/accounts.locations#Location.Profile

You'll want to use the profile object.

Describes your business in your own voice and shares with users the unique story of your business and offerings.