DirectDanger is right, in some countries people will feel quite strongly against being seen with you at a hotel, and some don't mind at all.
The only time I do a hotel is if I need guaranteed quality and the waitstaff to do things.
The reason I like Airbnb/those apartment rentals so much is that in many places the hotels aren't right next to the areas that you want to be living a block away from. Pricing is pretty much always going to be better for the amount of space you get/location.
DaveR, Airbnb isn't down for me. You can try using http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ next time for any site.
The only time I do a hotel is if I need guaranteed quality and the waitstaff to do things.
The reason I like Airbnb/those apartment rentals so much is that in many places the hotels aren't right next to the areas that you want to be living a block away from. Pricing is pretty much always going to be better for the amount of space you get/location.
DaveR, Airbnb isn't down for me. You can try using http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ next time for any site.