I never got the hype of Airbnb.

If I'm going somewhere international, one of the perks is checking local cuisine, so I don't really want to cook. I also rather be centrally located (which most hotels are) and like the idea of front desk/concierge being there if I have questions. And although I'm a guy, I imagine a hotel would be a safer option for a woman since a hotel has people there around the clock.

Domestically, I always go with hotels too. Usually just me and the GF travel anyway, and I'm never going away for more than a week. Since I stay mostly at Marriott properties, they're really flexible at check in and check out time. I like having access to a gym and pool as well. And being able to call the front desk and ask for towels and toiletries to have them delivered to your room 5 mins later is convenient. Not to mention, I can request my room be cleaned/have new linens whenever I want. It's vacation/trip, I don't want to have to do household stuff away from home.

If I ever needed to stay somewhere for an extended period, I'd do a Homewood Suites or something Marriott/Hilton offers where you can have a room with a kitchen.

I know people usually say, "Airbnbs are larger than hotel rooms." That is true, but I'm never in my hotel for an extended period of time unless I'm sleeping. The smaller quarters doesn't bother me.

If you're going with a big group of people, I guess it can make sense, but aren't there are other services to find a house to rent without the high prices and crap that comes along with Airbnb?