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Frustrations with Airbnb
Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:06 am
Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:06 am
Friends,
Airbnb is an amateur organization of tourism hobbyists. Under poor judgment several months ago I was talked into this sort of lodging for an upcoming trip to NY. I make four trips every year because it is one of three cities in America worth visiting, New Orleans and DC being the other two. When Mother goes we stay at the Waldorf Astoria, which is currently undergoing a multiyear renovation. This trip in July, though, was to be a solo TulaneLSU trip to further explore some of New York’s pizza restaurants (see TulaneLSU’s Top 40 pizzas in the U.S.A.).
Today I received an email from my host requesting that I cancel the reservation due to the new virus. Besides believing that the virus pandemonium will be long passed by that time, I was quite appalled to receive this request, as I learned that if I initiate the cancelation Airbnb will charge me about $60. What gall for the host to tell me to initiate a cancellation.
This certainly will be the last time I rent from amateurs.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Airbnb is an amateur organization of tourism hobbyists. Under poor judgment several months ago I was talked into this sort of lodging for an upcoming trip to NY. I make four trips every year because it is one of three cities in America worth visiting, New Orleans and DC being the other two. When Mother goes we stay at the Waldorf Astoria, which is currently undergoing a multiyear renovation. This trip in July, though, was to be a solo TulaneLSU trip to further explore some of New York’s pizza restaurants (see TulaneLSU’s Top 40 pizzas in the U.S.A.).
Today I received an email from my host requesting that I cancel the reservation due to the new virus. Besides believing that the virus pandemonium will be long passed by that time, I was quite appalled to receive this request, as I learned that if I initiate the cancelation Airbnb will charge me about $60. What gall for the host to tell me to initiate a cancellation.
This certainly will be the last time I rent from amateurs.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
This post was edited on 4/6/20 at 11:12 am
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Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:49 am to TulaneLSU
Your shtick is perfect for the Travel Board. Welcome.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:57 am to AbitaFan08
I suggest keeping the reservation up and telling the owner that s/he will have to cancel it as you are still planning to go. If s/he no longer wants to offer the accommodation, s/he can cancel it on their own.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:59 am to TulaneLSU
You're just phishing for me to divuldge the top 10 airbnbs I've stayed in.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:24 pm to TulaneLSU
Is this someone considered a Super Host? Just curious.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:50 pm to TigerAlum1982
Yes she is. $550 a night.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:21 pm to TulaneLSU
If you message them through Airbnb only in which your communication is clear, the host can either refund you 100% or Airbnb likely will given the circumstances.
The host can also initiate a cancellation, they just get dinged for it. So tell the host to initiate it.
Also, this is the exact opposite of what I expected fwiw. Most guys are complaining the CAN'T get a cancellation for this summer.
The host can also initiate a cancellation, they just get dinged for it. So tell the host to initiate it.
Also, this is the exact opposite of what I expected fwiw. Most guys are complaining the CAN'T get a cancellation for this summer.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:37 pm to AbitaFan08
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Your shtick is perfect for the Travel Board. Welcome.
Can the Fark Board be next? I wait for the day.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 3:48 pm to TulaneLSU
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When Mother goes
You serious
Posted on 4/6/20 at 3:49 pm to TulaneLSU
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TulaneLSU
NOPE
Posted on 4/6/20 at 4:02 pm to jralspanky
Waldorf Astoria
Big Baller!
Big Baller!
Posted on 4/6/20 at 6:49 pm to TulaneLSU
Since when does the host need the guest’s permission to cancel? I’ve had a host cancel on me before with no warning and no reason.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 7:35 pm to LordSaintly
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Since when does the host need the guest’s permission to cancel? I’ve had a host cancel on me before with no warning and no reason.
The host doesn't want to ding their site reputation. Tell them tough shite.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 9:39 pm to TulaneLSU
You must be be poor boy. Waldorf and AirBNB. Good grief.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 10:11 am to TulaneLSU
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