Air BnB vs Hotel

[Storm4U]

For those of you who have toured, do you prefer Air Bnb or hotels?

[KrisParr]

Have used both for years. But, I always use an Airbnb “super” host and they must have a lot of positive reviews. Same with hotels - usually stick with 2 “brand” names and look at reviews. However, in Europe I‘ve been pleasantly surprised with simply asking locals for suggestions. And if either fails to meet my high standards, I take the time to inform the host or management with a well-worded review, etc. Many times I’ve received a credit, or something complimentary on my next visit - it truly pays to give feedback.

[Jarrod_Uncut]

For those of you who have toured, do you prefer Air Bnb or hotels?

 

I’ve been touring for years...my preference is hotels simply because if things go better or worse than planned, I can stay longer or shorter than planned. Air bnbs generally require more advance notice and payment.

 

On the flip side, I have enjoyed staying at air bnbs that others have rented. My most recent was a friend who came down and got a 2 bedroom in a historic factory. It was bad ass to say the least.

 

I’ve seen more than a few decent air bnbs out there, and being in a neighborhood and having a more private entrance is certainly a perk. But I feel air bnbs are better suited for visiting a “specific” city, rather than touring and visiting multiple cities.

 

I have sometimes passed 7 or 8 major cities, in the course of a week, maybe only staying a night or 2. I wouldn’t want to be obligated to stay if there was no business, but I wouldn’t want to pass up if someone came along. Only hotels offer such room for flexibility.

[+ Pensant]

In eastern and Central Europe I always stay in super host Airbnbs.

[Shawn Monroe]

I’m with @Jarrod_Uncut - I prefer hotels for the reasons mentioned.

 

Plus perks at hotels are usually better and can better roll into other programs (points at airlines, etc).

 

If you travel with a table it can generally be easier to find a hotel with room, as most Airbnb (or homes) aren’t set up in that fashion. Same on towels - most Airbnb’s I’ve stayed at simply don’t have enough towels (1 for a week?) and I end up having to buy them. At hotels it’s easier to get them.

 

Depending on the Airbnb I’m always worried about neighbors or even hosts (or concierges) spying on frequent activity.

 

Also depending on the city, hotels can be within walking distance of food and shopping.

 

Also as Jarrod said, I like Airbnb for group travel. Or, if the city I’m staying in will be expensive or a heavy travel season (Seattle hotels in July can run 350 a night. Staying for a week is cost prohibitive).

 

But generally j prefer hotels.

[+ 7829V]

Hotels. 100%

 

[Bargara Leatherboy]

As a hirer I have used both. Hotels can be great as they have all the resources, I particularly like a hotel that does not require a passkey for the elevator. My go to Hotel in Melbourne is great for this, and if you stay on the side of the hotel with the suites, or bigger rooms, its quite discrete as the elevator is not near the reception desk.

 

I have also used AirBNB successfully, I had a great overnight in Bali with a well known International Escort, who lives in Bali. He was living in Ubud, I was staying in the Nusa Dua area, so the 90 minute commute was going to be paid travelling time, the Escort suggested i stay the night in the Ubud area.

 

I found via AirBNB a one bedroom pool villa for about $120, so I got there at 2pm, had some lunch relaxed in the pool, enjoyed the ambience as the infinity pool was perched about the Ubud river.

 

The villa had an outdoor bathroom, a nice king sized bedroom, complete with 4 poster bed ( great for bondage) the outdoor living space was a terrace, partially covered, with an open kitchen breakfast bar, an outdoor lounge setting, an outdoor dining setting.

 

At 8pm when my guest arrived we had some scotch, some play, ordered dinner, then spent the evening playing inside and outside, drinking scotch and smoking cigars. I remember standing outside smoking with my guest behind me, his arms around me as we marvelled at a full moon, I remember him lying on the outdoor lounge smoking a cigar while I delighted in orally pleasuring him.

 

None of these additional benefits would have been possible in a hotel.

 

the next morning after he left about 10am, I tidied up, enjoyed the ambience of the pool for some nice naked swimming and checked out at midday.

[Jarrod_Uncut]

Or, if the city I’m staying in will be expensive or a heavy travel season (Seattle hotels in July can run 350 a night. Staying for a week is cost prohibitive).

 

But generally j prefer hotels.

 

Seattle is expensive in July! I opted to stay near the airport to get something in my range. But that was several years ago. I also imagine now, we won’t be seeing $350 a night hotels considering hotels are eager for biz. I’ve been browsing many cities, and even the most expensive cities like San Fran, have cut down over half the price. I’m really hoping to take the travel game by the reins this year, last year I didn’t get to take as much advantage of the circumstances as I would of.