Why “hotels” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
What does your anecdote have to do with this rule change? People take drugs and jump off the balconies at hotels too.
by dcrazy · Oct 22, 2026
Airbnb illustrates two points really well: 1. Just like all the add-on charges with air travel like having a checked bag or choosing a seat, a lot of negative experiences come f…
by jmyeet · Oct 22, 2026
While AirBnB might be bad, my mom booked a place using Agoda. It was a NIGHTMARE. Admittedly this was in Egypt, but the unit was filthy and seemed to be owned by a company in th…
by nsagent · Oct 22, 2026
You realize the cleaning fee is entirely psychological right? If it were always part of the nightly rate (it has been for over a year) nobody would be talking about it. This is…
by facet1ous · Oct 22, 2026
I've used Airbnbs for group trips only. The past few years, I have been leaning towards hotels for trips. But the newer hotels with the "open concept" bathrooms are not great fo…
by nisanthan · Oct 22, 2026
I had two hosts cancel on me (last minute, both times around Christmas) and haven't dared to use Airbnb since (it was very inconvenient to find alternate accommodation last minu…
by at1as · Oct 22, 2026
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A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. Facilities provided inside a hotel room may range from a modest-quality mattress in a small room to large suites with bigger, higher-quality beds, a dresser, a refrigerator, and other kitchen facilities, upholstered chairs, a television, and en-suite bathrooms. Small, lower-priced hotels may offer only the most basic guest services and facilities. Larger, higher-priced hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, a business center with computers, printers, and other office equipment, childcare, conference and event facilities, tennis or basketball courts, gymnasium, restaurants, day spa, and social function services. Hotel rooms are usually numbered to allow guests to identify their room. Some boutique, high-end hotels have custom decorated rooms. Some hotels offer meals as part of a room and board arrangement. In Japan, capsule hotels provide a tiny room suitable only for sleeping and shared bathroom facilities. Read more on Wikipedia