After my (second) AirBnb experience nearly a year ago and trying out tons of hotels at various levels (2 star inns to Hyatts) around the same time; I will take hotels anyday.
The host (near 5-star) wasn't even home to host... it was the her parents who could not speak much english (imagine catering to a non english-speaker). Moreover, the beds were uncomfortable beds that were likely taken off somebody's front lawn, no work desk and the TV/mini-fridge was not working (electrical problem she said). I wasn't even home except to rest and I felt that my day could have been much more enjoyable if I were well-rested.
Seriously don't know how this lady got a 5-star, never again! This host just saw an easy revenue stream.
All for ~$150 CAD/night! Compared to a decent 3-star in the area for a $50 more.
There is a lot more to a place to stay abroad than simply a bed. Waking up with a painful back or a not sleeping at all ruins your travel plans. I'll take the transactional superficiality of hotel employees over a non-existent host anyday.
The host (near 5-star) wasn't even home to host... it was the her parents who could not speak much english (imagine catering to a non english-speaker). Moreover, the beds were uncomfortable beds that were likely taken off somebody's front lawn, no work desk and the TV/mini-fridge was not working (electrical problem she said). I wasn't even home except to rest and I felt that my day could have been much more enjoyable if I were well-rested.
Seriously don't know how this lady got a 5-star, never again! This host just saw an easy revenue stream.
All for ~$150 CAD/night! Compared to a decent 3-star in the area for a $50 more.
There is a lot more to a place to stay abroad than simply a bed. Waking up with a painful back or a not sleeping at all ruins your travel plans. I'll take the transactional superficiality of hotel employees over a non-existent host anyday.
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