r/travel • u/sokorsognarf • May 08 '23

Question Have you ditched Airbnb and gone back to using hotels?

Remember when Airbnb was new? Such a good idea. Such great value.

Several years on, of course we all know the drawbacks now - both for visitors and for cities themselves.

What increasingly shocks are the prices: often more expensive than hotels, plus you have to clean and tidy up after yourself at the end of your visit.

Are you a formerly loyal Airbnb-user who’s recently gone back to preferring hotels, or is your preference for Airbnb here to stay? And if so, why?

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u/OptimalConcept May 08 '23

If your only reason is to have a kitchen, but you otherwise prefer the hotel experience, just book a hotel with a kitchen. Many major hotel chains offer a brand with this option now: Residence Inn, Homewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, TownePlace Suites, etc.

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u/koreth 33 countries visited May 08 '23

Those can work, but you need to do your research. I have been unpleasantly surprised a couple times when the so-called “kitchen” consisted of a fridge and microwave, no stove or cooking utensils.

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u/heart_under_blade May 08 '23

the ones they mentioned are pretty standardized. i love them. staybridge was my first experience with them back in 2005ish iirc. it was also someone else's first experience with a dishwasher. they learned that it needs specially low foam detergent that day.

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u/chof2018 May 08 '23

Most of the extended stays put a sticker on the dish soap saying not to use in dishwasher. Lol.

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u/Chipmunk_Whisperer May 09 '23

Some of the ones like this I’ve been too allow you to check out an electric range (+cooking utensils) when you want it.

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u/wuapinmon May 09 '23

There aren't many, but the Hyatt Houses are also great, and have a superb breakfast.

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u/spiky_odradek May 09 '23

Depending on the country there might be few or no options for hotels with kitchens.