Airbnb versus hotels

What actually decides whether Airbnb or a hotel wins for a trip, how often Airbnb still comes out cheaper once fees are counted, and what the checkout-chores backlash changed about how people book now.

• Airbnb or a hotel: what do travelers choose now? Hotels for reliability, Airbnb for space.
• Is Airbnb cheaper than a hotel once fees are counted? Usually, but only for longer stays and groups.
• What do travelers wish they'd known before booking an Airbnb instead of a hotel? Read the fine print and the reviews, not the photos.

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