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That's true of some Airbnb hosts - it's their own home, and their letting it (or a room in it) out. But my experience of Airbnb is generally that the host has t

by manarth 11y ago

That's true of some Airbnb hosts - it's their own home, and their letting it (or a room in it) out. But my experience of Airbnb is generally that the host has their own home elsewhere, and the Airbnb venue is a dedicated place to let. For example, someone who has moved in with their Significant Other, and is letting/sub-letting what used to be their own place. Compared to a business hotel, it generally lacks in terms of concierge/information/predictability. But things like a full-size refrigerator, cooking facilities, and sofas can compensate (if that's what you're looking for). Personally, when I travel on business, for a trip of a few days, I prefer a hotel. If it's longer, or if I expect to have to work from the rental site, I prefer an Airbnb.

cnst 11y ago
> Compared to a business hotel, it generally lacks in terms of concierge/information/predictability. But things like a full-size refrigerator, cooking facilities, and sofas can compensate (if that's what you're looking for). All of which is available in many 3* brand name hotels -- Hyatt House, Marriott's Residence Inn etc. However, do you really need a full-size fridge and cookies facilities when out and about for a couple of days? Most business people don't even cook back home, and you're talking about having to cook for yourself when you're on a business trip that someone's already paying for. The complementary breakfast (Hyatt House and Hyatt Place are the best) and the evening reception or nice lobby with pay-for food would seem like a better option than full-size fridge and a cooker.
- ghaff 11y ago
  I not infrequently stay at the suite places mostly for the sofa. I do wish more hotels would have a small fridge for guest use though; don't need the full-size one. Especially given that those who still have minibars are now often using these RFID-enabled things that will automatically charge you if you look at them crooked.
  - secabeen 11y ago
    Yep, a fridge and a microwave are a minimum. I don't like wasting food, and those two things allow me to effectively save extra food. Adding a stove is nice if I want to re-heat something there, but it adds a lot of cleaning.
  - cnst 11y ago
    I don't recall the last time I've had a room without a fridge, or a 3* without a sofa when King, and I mostly only book opaque 2.5* to 3* ! You usually lose the fridge and the microwave if you upgrade to 3.5* +, and gain the RFID-enabled minibar at perhaps 4*.
IanDrake 11y ago
I get that, I have two vacation homes for rent on Airbnb. I just think it's a bit weird and honestly business renters aren't exactly ideal from a landlord standpoint. They are the most likely to think they're at a hotel and you're their cleaning lady. Our guest have a checkout list that needs to be complete before they leave. I can't imagine too many business travelers would want to deal with that.

by manarth 11y ago

cnst 11y ago

> Compared to a business hotel, it generally lacks in terms of concierge/information/predictability. But things like a full-size refrigerator, cooking facilities, and sofas can compensate (if that's what you're looking for). All of which is available in many 3* brand name hotels -- Hyatt House, Marriott's Residence Inn etc. However, do you really need a full-size fridge and cookies facilities when out and about for a couple of days? Most business people don't even cook back home, and you're talking about having to cook for yourself when you're on a business trip that someone's already paying for. The complementary breakfast (Hyatt House and Hyatt Place are the best) and the evening reception or nice lobby with pay-for food would seem like a better option than full-size fridge and a cooker.

ghaff 11y ago
I not infrequently stay at the suite places mostly for the sofa. I do wish more hotels would have a small fridge for guest use though; don't need the full-size one. Especially given that those who still have minibars are now often using these RFID-enabled things that will automatically charge you if you look at them crooked.
- secabeen 11y ago
  Yep, a fridge and a microwave are a minimum. I don't like wasting food, and those two things allow me to effectively save extra food. Adding a stove is nice if I want to re-heat something there, but it adds a lot of cleaning.
- cnst 11y ago
  I don't recall the last time I've had a room without a fridge, or a 3* without a sofa when King, and I mostly only book opaque 2.5* to 3* ! You usually lose the fridge and the microwave if you upgrade to 3.5* +, and gain the RFID-enabled minibar at perhaps 4*.

IanDrake 11y ago

I get that, I have two vacation homes for rent on Airbnb. I just think it's a bit weird and honestly business renters aren't exactly ideal from a landlord standpoint. They are the most likely to think they're at a hotel and you're their cleaning lady. Our guest have a checkout list that needs to be complete before they leave. I can't imagine too many business travelers would want to deal with that.