r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • 8h ago

Society New Airbnb rules ban hosts from making guests wash dishes, do laundry & other checkout chores

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/new-airbnb-rules-ban-hosts-from-making-guests-wash-dishes-do-laundry-other-checkout-chores-3420832/
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u/Clear_Broccoli3 5h ago

Same, I started booking hotels again a few years ago and was floored by how pleasant the experience was. I even got an upgraded room once I think cuz it was a dead season and I was nice to the night staff when I checked in. A couple places had a free "pick you up from the airport" service so I didn't have to deal with a car share or a taxi. And they were all cheaper than the available airbnb were.

I think the only time an airbnb is worth it is if 1) you NEED to be close to a specific location and there's no hotels in the area, or 2) you're going with a big group of people.

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u/PMmeyourmacncheese 4h ago

Agreed - I prefer hotels if it’s just me and my partner. But when we travel with two kiddos and my parents, airbnb is more convenient, especially having a kitchen.

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u/Francesami 3h ago

Even when I visit somewhere with a large group, I NEED a place to get away by myself and recharge my people battery. Being around the whole group 24 hours a day would totally exhaust me.

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u/Somanylyingliars 2h ago

Have been traveling a bit and staying at hotels. So mad that private equity making their way to this sector too. My favorite, Extended Stay, was bought out. Service has gone down the drain. Hotels look like shit. Roach infestations, safety system alarms going off all time because not service. They've eliminated in just 4 shorts years: shuttles to hotels, porters that would help w luggage/ bags, daily room service, pools, full breakfast, things like razors, caps eliminated while controls set for basics like soap and toilet paper. They even LIE in their reservation system telling you they still have x.y, z. You only find out when youre at location stick like chick. Sucks they're now in toilet. Avoid them like plague.