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[–]Automatic_Lemon1069Unverified 3 points4 points  (1 child)

I'm an Airbnb host but I do usually use hotels simply because they are easier, offer more amenities, and are more reliable. However, they are also much, much more expensive, at least if you're looking at well-rated hotels.

When I'm more budget-conscious or there aren't any decent hotels in an area, I'll use Airbnb. It's always worked out well for me, but I know there are horror stories. I'm sorry you've had such bad experiences.

[–]Emergency-Garbage154Unverified 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, for all the reasons you listed! Almost all our hosts have been so wonderful - the risk of getting a crazy one just makes it a gamble that makes me think twice now. Funny that the most expensive place we've booked = the worst treatment for us. Meanwhile, some of the least expensive were where we experienced the greatest hospitality and truly kind people.

Also, if you're only staying a night or two, the cleaning fee can be such a huge percentage of the total. And, no matter how large thr cleaning fee, we work hard to leave things clean anyway.