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Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear, the booking didn't 'Fall through' as you phrased it. As per AirBnb's terms once you have booked the stay, on the day you have to 'a

by dekz 13y ago

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear, the booking didn't 'Fall through' as you phrased it. As per AirBnb's terms once you have booked the stay, on the day you have to 'assume' everything is ok regarding the check in and rock up to a random radius of where the apartment is. So even though I wasn't able to contact the host and organise a meet up time, Airbnb gives you a rough location of where the apartment is (host doesn't have to specify exact address) and you meet there at some time. Check the FAQ and the terms here (https://www.airbnb.com/help/question/88 https://www.airbnb.com/help/question/88). I was left stranded as the check in time was 'organise with host', no specified time and the apartment location was a broad area. I had neither a time nor a place to check into, that's how I was stranded. I had organised a Plan 'B' knowing this may happen so I didn't spend the night on the street. I contacted AirBnb via their website a day before this event and still am yet to receive a reply from their customer support. I think you're arguing my point any way, it's harder to be stranded from a hotel, either they will find you a room or they will point you somewhere else who can.

Anonymous238 13y ago
Plan B is important with AirBnB. I'm staying in an apartment right now I found on there (Prague as well), and it worked out well. However, like you said renting an apartment from an individual could easily leave you stranded. I mean, you could show up to get the keys, and they're simply not there. Maybe they're late? Maybe they had an emergency? Maybe they forgot? You need that backup plan and a location of a nearby hotel, hostel, number for a taxi, etc, just in case. This doesn't happen with a hotel. Nonetheless, I'm going to stick with AirBnB. I enjoy renting apartments, they have a lot more character than hotel rooms, are cozy, and you feel like you're a part of the city, which is why I travel in the first place.

by dekz 13y ago

Anonymous238 13y ago

Plan B is important with AirBnB. I'm staying in an apartment right now I found on there (Prague as well), and it worked out well. However, like you said renting an apartment from an individual could easily leave you stranded. I mean, you could show up to get the keys, and they're simply not there. Maybe they're late? Maybe they had an emergency? Maybe they forgot? You need that backup plan and a location of a nearby hotel, hostel, number for a taxi, etc, just in case. This doesn't happen with a hotel. Nonetheless, I'm going to stick with AirBnB. I enjoy renting apartments, they have a lot more character than hotel rooms, are cozy, and you feel like you're a part of the city, which is why I travel in the first place.