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> cleaning fees, things that should all be spread across the nightly rate. The thing is, cleaning genuinely costs a bunch when a guest departs. It’s a per-stay
by amluto 4y ago
> cleaning fees, things that should all be spread across the nightly rate.
The thing is, cleaning genuinely costs a bunch when a guest departs. It’s a per-stay cost.
This doesn’t mean it’s reasonable to hide it. Having a rate structure that has a nightly rate plus a per-visit rate or, equivalently, a first-night rate and an additional-night rate is just fine as long as it’s advertised. And a search for a stay of a given duration should show the all-in price.
- Rebelgecko 4y agoI'm OK with the concept of cleaning fees as long as a) when I search for a place to stay for x nights, the cleaning fee should be amortized into the nightly rate (protip- Airbnb's website will do so if it thinks you're in Australia) b) I don't have to do chores. It's super irritating to pay a $300 cleaning fee, then check in and see that the host expects me to to wash the sheets, do the dishes, take out the trash, sweep the patio, and water the plants.
- nottorp 4y ago> The thing is, cleaning genuinely costs a bunch when a guest departs. It’s a per-stay cost. And how can hotels magically factor it in the room cost? Ok maybe not in the US.
- rlpb 4y ago> just fine as long as it’s advertised I completely agree, but would like to make the observation that if they're forced to advertise it properly, then something different is likely to happen. Businesses like to find places to give "discounts" to make their prices seem cheaper. This is an excellent opportunity. They would list a nightly rate, and offer discounts for multiple night stays.