Airbnb Experiences: Ask PF What Are Yours?

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Airbnb users report generally positive experiences when booking accommodations, with many highlighting smooth transactions and effective customer service. Instances of issues, such as unpleasant odors in apartments, were addressed promptly by Airbnb support, leading to rebookings. Users also noted a trend of increasing prices and fees on Airbnb, while finding Booking.com to be a more cost-effective alternative, offering both apartments and hotels. Positive experiences include seamless stays and helpful hosts, such as one who provided a transit card to guests. Overall, the sentiment leans towards satisfaction with both booking and renting through Airbnb.
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Hi everyone! I wanted to ask PF if any of you have used airbnb to book rooms, and what has been your experience with doing so.

I'm also curious in the converse -- that is, if any of you have actually rented out rooms through airbnb, and your experiences on that front.
 
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I use airbnb and booking.com for everything now. I usually don't have ANY issues. One apartment in Paris was really bad smelling (cigarettes), so I called airbnb and they rebooked me somewhere immediately. In Prague the apartment was a little mildew smelling, but I just dealt with it.

But other than those I've had nothing but success with the apartments themselves.

Airbnb though has been going up in price and fees, and I think booking.com has gotten cheaper (they also have apartments in addition to hotels)
 
StatGuy2000 said:
Hi everyone! I wanted to ask PF if any of you have used airbnb to book rooms, and what has been your experience with doing so.

I'm also curious in the converse -- that is, if any of you have actually rented out rooms through airbnb, and your experiences on that front.

My friend has used it for accommodation last weekend and she had a good experience.
 
I used Airbnb to book an apartment for a week in Manhatten near Union Square. Perfect Experience, everything went smooth, loved it. Owner let us use her Transit card, even. Could not have gone better.
 
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