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> if the host seems dishonest or the place isn't as described/shown, you can still check-in to an hotel. When I am traveling - for business or pleasure - the l
by mattdotc 11y ago
> if the host seems dishonest or the place isn't as described/shown, you can still check-in to an hotel.
When I am traveling - for business or pleasure - the last thing I want to do is scramble to figure out where I will sleep that night. I value my time too much, especially for a pleasure trip, to go through that kind of ordeal.
Also, you can save money if you pay in advance for your hotel. You won't have time to even comparison shop if you're rushing at the very very last minute.
So, I wouldn't say the risk is overrated, but instead that people can stomach different amount of risk.
I like to be well prepared and have firm plans on my trips, but I know other friends will just book the first things they find and figure out what they're doing when they get there.
- raisedbyninjas 11y agoPrices for last minute bookings can also be discounted. Check out the mobile app Hotel Tonight.
- dreaminvm 11y agoAside from using HT when they gave out free credits, their rates have been consistently more expensive than a comparable hotel on Priceline Express and Hotwire.
- icebraining 11y agoSo, I wouldn't say the risk is overrated, but instead that people can stomach different amount of risk. I'd say both are true. In this very thread, a user was saying that one is essentially at the mercy of the host, when that's not true, or at least not usually. Sure, it's still more risky than an hotel reservation, but I'd still say the risk is overrated - it's not that riskier.