Have you ever stayed in a hotel, and have you ever stayed in an AirBnB? For me, in both cases, the answer is "many times", and the overwhelmingly clear conclusion is that AirBnB offers a vastly superior experience to staying in a hotel for a vastly lower cost. If you look at regional hotel regs; it's clear where the difference is going. Resort taxes, occupancy taxes, inspection and certification fees, etc. For all their costs and alleged benefits, they don't actually manage to make the hotel experience any better or safer than staying in an AirBnB.