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0 pointsnox1012y ago0 comments

I've used Airbnb 25 times. 12 of those times had issues. Issues like

"parking space included" - show up, no parking

"wifi included" - show up, wifi is sitting next to window and stealing from neighbor

listed on quiet road - after booking address is changed to unit on busy road

heater is so loud it sounds like a vacuum cleaner making getting any sleep hard

I no longer use AirBnB period. Hotels have extra rooms, reception, cleaning, etc. I'm not saying hotels are perfect but at least for me, the positive experience rate is 90% vs AirBnB which is 50%

AirBnb also lost the price wars, at least as the places I've looked.

0 pointsnox1012y ago0 comments

I've used Airbnb 25 times. 12 of those times had issues. Issues like

"parking space included" - show up, no parking

"wifi included" - show up, wifi is sitting next to window and stealing from neighbor

listed on quiet road - after booking address is changed to unit on busy road

heater is so loud it sounds like a vacuum cleaner making getting any sleep hard

I no longer use AirBnB period. Hotels have extra rooms, reception, cleaning, etc. I'm not saying hotels are perfect but at least for me, the positive experience rate is 90% vs AirBnB which is 50%

AirBnb also lost the price wars, at least as the places I've looked.

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archagon2y ago· 2 in thread

For what it’s worth, I’ve used Airbnb around 60 times and found it a much better experience than a hotel 9/10 times. Even putting aside amenities such as kitchen and washer/dryer access, hotels always feel like unnerving liminal spaces to me. Very few hotels I’ve stayed at have felt “homey,” which puts a significant psychological damper on my trip.

ghaff2y ago

I guess I don't expect a short-term rental in an urban locale (especially) to be "homey." I'm looking for well-located, clean, and comfortable (enough). There are some brands that I find more welcoming than others but, in general, I'm not really looking for the hotel to be an important part of my experience with some exceptions.

archagon2y ago

In contrast, some of my favorite travel memories involve unique Airbnbs. People around the world have created some incredible living spaces, and hotels don't let you experience that aspect of travel.

yurishimo2y ago

It’s good for consumers this way I think. The hotels were forced to compete and I think overall are better than they were 20 years ago.

For normal people, they are not aware of this different form of rented lodging and if you’re hosting a big family vacation or a retreat, Airbnb is not a bad option.

It’s the bottom of the Airbnb market that is completely screwed up.

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