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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

by nox101 3y ago

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.

yurishimo 3y 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.
archagon 3y ago
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.
- ghaff 3y 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.
  - archagon 3y 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.

by nox101 3y ago

yurishimo 3y 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.

archagon 3y ago

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.

ghaff 3y 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.
- archagon 3y 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.