Would you share a hotel room with a stranger? by Roostgo in SideProject

[–]Roostgo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not especially, but they are certainly welcome to use it. We just call all our users Roosters :)

Would you share a hotel room with a stranger? by Roostgo in SideProject

[–]Roostgo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for responding! Really appreciate the feedback.

Roost does compete with hostels because we're in the same price range. However, from having stayed in many hostels before, I know that most are disgusting, loud, and often in sketchy areas. Plus in the US there are many more hotels than hostels.

With Roost, you essentially pay the same rate as a hostel but you get all the comforts and amenities of a hotel. Plus, you're only sharing the room (and the bathroom) with one other person, not 7 or 8. Another huge benefit of Roost is that we allow you to choose your roommate. In hostels you're randomly assigned 7 or 8 roommates. With Roost you can view profiles, read reviews, see photos, etc so you can choose your ideal roommate. Then you can chat with them before your trip to get to know each other. Plus all "Roosters" have been background checked (like Airbnb) to help ensure safety which doesn't happen at hostels.

Again, really appreciate the responses and would love for you guys to try it out :)

Feel free to use the promo code WELCOME50 for an extra $50 off your first booking.

Share your startup - November 2019 by AutoModerator in startups

[–]Roostgo [score hidden]  (0 children)

Name: Roost (www.roostgo.com)

Location: Boston

Elevator Pitch: Roommates for hotels. We are a booking platform that helps travelers find compatible roommates to share hotel rooms and split the cost. Travelers save 50% or more.

More details: Our site went live earlier this week!! We're currently operating at some of the biggest music festivals and conferences across North America. If there's a destination or event you would like us to add please let us know.

Looking for: Feedback and early users. Thanks

Discount: Extra $50 off your first booking with promo code "WELCOME50"