TwilitSky t1_iv6ln2b wrote
Anyone else find that Airbnb costs way more than a hotel 90% of the time?
Impossible_Ad_7209 t1_iv6q3vs wrote
Absolutely, you end up paying more for no service and often a uncomfortable room. Exorbitant cleaning fees for varying states of cleanliness and customer support. The only instances where I book with them are for unique accommodations or group trips when we enjoy cooking and the extra space. I use the platform to research smaller, independent establishments and try to book direct with them - more often then not they have their own alternate booking platform.
good2goo t1_iv871kr wrote
But it's nice to see the new styles from ikea without having to go to ikea.
Plane-Bee-374 t1_iv97sls wrote
I will never forget the absolute loneliness of staying in an AirBnB on Christmas Eve on Montreal. Watching a man shit outside in the park across the street and absolutely no services. No one to ask anything. I got dinged for not scouring something g.
That and check in was at 5 and checkout was at 9.
Edit: most of my experiences with Airbnb have been lacking in interaction, bland or at best adequate. Hotels have always mostly more “hospitable” though I’ve also stayed in some doozies. But I feel like I’m getting value for the hospitality. Especially on short stays of under a week.
Hrekires t1_iv6um1y wrote
If you're comparing a single hotel room to an Airbnb, the hotel wins out in almost all circumstances.
Airbnb can sometimes win out if it's a group of people and you're comparing like 3-4 hotel rooms to 1 Airbnb rental.
AnacharsisIV t1_iv787wq wrote
At that point shouldn't you be comparing a suite to an airbnb?
veyd t1_iv7et4q wrote
I think most suites don’t have multiple bedrooms.
jenn4u2luv t1_iv9598l wrote
Usually hotel suites are exactly that—2 or more bedrooms
glatts t1_iv9wtho wrote
I’ve never seen a 4 bedroom hotel suite.
LostSoulNothing t1_ivgmoau wrote
They exist. Many hotels will also let you create one by booking a one or two bedroom suite and one or more adjoining rooms
glatts t1_ivguox2 wrote
Most hotels that have adjoining rooms only adjoin one other room. You're not going to be able to daisy-chain like 4 rooms together.
Shame_On_Matt t1_iva4iaa wrote
Cause you’re not the president
D14DFF0B t1_iv7f1l6 wrote
Two normal rooms will be cheaper than a two bed suite normally.
Rib-I t1_iv7vlt0 wrote
I’ll look for AirBnBs if I’m traveling to somewhere known for local ingredients. Think Italy, France, Spain, etc. I enjoy having a kitchen and going to local markets to put together some meals. A metropolitan place like New York tho? Eh, give me the hotel room.
wind_stars_fireflies t1_iva4cuh wrote
I consider location as well. Not for NYC so much, but when I visit family upstate I can get an airbnb room more or less down the street, or a hotel a half an hour away. I'll generally opt for a hotel room over an airbnb, but hotels get scarce in non tourist areas.
k1lk1 t1_ivag4w3 wrote
AirBNB still hits a sweet spot, which is full rentals with kitchens, W/D, etc. They can be priced very well for week+ stays in such types of places. Works well for people with dogs, and doing remote work, and such. Not a great option for NYC, I'd say though.
Dgluhbirne t1_iv8q4aa wrote
My issue with Airbnb is schedule changes and refunds. I’ve had so many issues of flights getting cancelled (thus no longer needing a 3 night long-weekend Airbnb, but unlike a hotel I’m on the hook for the whole cost instead of just a 1-night cancellation penalty), work meeting dates getting switched last minute (office will cover both options), snowstorm means I’m arriving a day late, etc etc. I think I’ve lost $600 to Airbnb for such things this year alone… and when you cancel, they still keep the cleaning fee???
Here_Her t1_iv8quz7 wrote
It depends when you cancel. Your reservation should tell you the last day to cancel for a refund . After that date it’s a game to get it back
Dgluhbirne t1_ivegeq9 wrote
Yes. I’m not talking about the normal cancellation rules and whether one follows them or not. I’m talking about last minute unforeseen circumstances. That works at hotels, it doesn’t work at airbnbs
Here_Her t1_ivex621 wrote
That’s the difference from Airbnb & hotels. People actually live off of their profits for renting out their space. Just don’t use it if you don’t prefer it. Such a world we live in and the sources of incomes that evolve each day.
smackbauer t1_iv84t25 wrote
For short stays, totally. The cleaning and service charges add up.
openlyEncrypted t1_iv8vu54 wrote
Yes. Unless you are booking for a group. I only use abb if 6+ people need to stay together. Usually abb are cheaper in the latter case
crek42 t1_iv80cj4 wrote
Well, yea why wouldn’t they be more expensive? You’re getting way more space and privacy.
spideyv91 t1_iv6xj4u wrote
Still had the opposite experience, Airbnb is usually cheaper at most they’re about the same price which I book based on amenities at that point.
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