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Impossible_Ad_7209 t1_iv6q3vs wrote

Reply to comment by TwilitSky in NYC proposes strict Airbnb registration rules to take effect in January by Eriosyces

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.

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good2goo t1_iv871kr wrote

But it's nice to see the new styles from ikea without having to go to ikea.

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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.

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