{"id":195792,"date":"2025-06-09T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/reserver-airbnb-hotel\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T17:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T21:21:09","slug":"book-airbnb-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/book-airbnb-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Book with Airbnb or a Hotel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Book with Airbnb or a Hotel?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;book_with_airbnb_or_a_hotel_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>More and more often, when looking for accommodation in a city, I compare the different choices available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By paying for a hotel room through a website like <a title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/booking\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Booking<\/a>, <a title=\"Expedia\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/expedia\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Expedia<\/a>, or <a title=\"Hotels.com\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/hotels-com\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Hotels.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Using my points at a hotel group like <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offers\/cards\/best-travel-credit-card-offers\/attachment\/marriott\/\">Marriott<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Or by looking for accommodation with a private individual on <a title=\"Airbnb\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/airbnb\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Airbnb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After several experiences booking with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-money-airbnb\/\">Airbnb<\/a>, here are the pros and cons of <strong>Airbnb<\/strong> compared to a hotel. And a few tricks along the way.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;50610&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Advantages of Airbnb Over Hotels&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_advantages_of_airbnb_over_hotels&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb has several significant advantages:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Availability of Accommodation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;availability_of_accommodation&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>No matter the city, there will be a considerable number of accommodations available, on every street, in every neighbourhood on Airbnb. Hotels are often grouped in certain areas.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191863&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Variety of Property Types&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;variety_of_property_types&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Are you travalling solo and just looking for a room in a private home? Or are you a group of friends looking for a multi-room apartment?<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb is sure to have something for you, thanks to the diverse range of accommodation you can find through the options provided by the site.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191865&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Competitive Pricing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;competitive_pricing&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb works with a system of reviews left by Internet users like you, and often makes it possible to obtain very attractive prices on many accommodations.<\/p>\n<p>The host can decide whether or not to <strong>advertise their apartment at a discount<\/strong>. Usually because they&#8217;re just starting out on the platform and want to collect reviews, which they hope will be positive.<\/p>\n<p>Once these ratings are obtained, the host can gradually increase the price of their accommodation in order to find the right rate that meets the demand.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>However, if you decide to go for a \u201cgood deal\u201d, don&#8217;t be afraid of getting a \u201clemon\u201d! Personally, I prefer to book an apartment with at least 5 positive reviews. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Local Experience&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;local_experience&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This is undoubtedly a strength of <strong>Airbnb<\/strong>, when the hosts are present. Generally, these locals will be able to help you discover the city. They&#8217;ll be able to point out the best bars, restaurants and places to experience the city like a local.  <\/p>\n<p>However, with the marketing of some apartments, you may never meet the host. For instance, if they have provided you with an access code. This is what happened to me in Seoul, for example, while leaving many travel guides available in the apartment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;54115&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Airbnb Recognized as a Travel Provider by Many Credit Cards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;airbnb_recognized_as_a_travel_provider_by_many_credit_cards&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re renting an apartment doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re completely out of the loyalty program world!<\/p>\n<p>In fact, many credit cards allow you to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-money-airbnb\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">apply points to travel expenses like Airbnb<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\">This is particularly true<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\">Scene+<\/a> with the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"248186,48214\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Or the American Express <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">Membership Rewards<\/a> program with a card like the <a title=\"American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-cobalt-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Here, to offset the $454.41 I spent on Airbnb, I would have to use 45,441 American Express Membership Rewards points offered by the <a title=\"American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-cobalt-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;54116&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Find out on this page why the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/avis\/cartes-credit\/cobalt-card-best-card-canada\/\">American Express Cobalt Card is the points chaser&#8217;s favourite credit card<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"64086\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Airbnb Gift Cards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;airbnb_gift_cards&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Airbnb<\/strong> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/points-gift-cards-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">gift cards<\/a>. They are on sale mainly in grocery stores like Metro and Super C, as well as at Walmart. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191881&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"131976,143408\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Disadvantages of Airbnb Compared to Hotels&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_disadvantages_of_airbnb_compared_to_hotels&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>However, booking with <strong>Airbnb<\/strong> can be more complicated than with a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Complicated Cancellation Policies&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;complicated_cancellation_policies&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you are forced to cancel your stay, the reservation fee is non-refundable. Sometimes, strict cancellation conditions are imposed by the host, and you can lose up to the full price of your stay.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll rarely find such conditions if you book with a hotel (except for non-refundable rates). Generally speaking, you often have more room to maneuver with a hotel&#8230; especially a hotel chain like <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Marriott\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offers\/cards\/best-travel-credit-card-offers\/attachment\/marriott\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, when you use <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a>, you benefit from the same fare rules as the most flexible fare. You can cancel your room up to 48 hours before arrival.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <strong>Airbnb<\/strong>&#8216;s cancellation policy, check the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/help\">Airbnb Help Center<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Arrival According to the Host&#039;s Preferences&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;arrival_according_to_the_host_039_s_preferences&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Is your plane late? Would you like arrive to your apartment later or in the night? Or would you prefer an earlier check-in? Good luck! Unless you have access to the apartment at all hours thanks to an access code or a very helpful host, you&#8217;ll find it hard to have arrival times as flexible as a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, you can usually arrive at any time of the day or night in a hotel with a 24-hour reception. Additionally, you may even be able to take advantage of an early arrival or late departure (especially if you have a membership status like the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/start-map-damerican-express\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">American Express Platinum Card<\/a>, for example).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22616\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Immediate Payment Requirement&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;immediate_payment_requirement&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>When you book on <strong>Airbnb<\/strong>, you pay for your rental immediately. In a hotel, on the other hand, payment is deferred until a few days before your arrival, or even until you leave your room.<\/p>\n<p>It can be inconvenient to have to advance money for a trip that&#8217;s still several months away.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Lack of Housekeeping Services&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;lack_of_housekeeping_services&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Unlike your hotel room, which will be tidy and clean every evening when you return, your Airbnb apartment will be in the state you left it in the morning when you left. It&#8217;s safe to say that it doesn&#8217;t exactly feel like a vacation when you have to clean the place, especially since you already do it every day at home. 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