Airbed&Breakfast introduces alternative travel accommodation website
Published: 12 Aug 2008
AirBed&Breakfast has formally launched its website which combines the organic experience of staying with a local with the convenience and efficiency of booking a hotel room online.
Airbedandbreakfast.com provides a fully automated service for booking a stay with local residents in more than 100 cities across the globe through a social networking-style format.
It offers a convenient alternative in light of the lack of hotel accommodations for thousands of Democratic/Republican convention attendees. The booking process is 100 percent automated, with monetary transactions being handled through the site, creating a streamlined process for guest and host.
"Our service enables cities like Denver and St. Paul to greatly expand their capacities for events like this," said Brian Chesky, co-founder, AirBed&Breakfast.
"In just a few clicks, folks who would like to attend the conventions but don't have hotel reservations can book a stay with a Denver or St. Paul local," said Chesky.
Features of Airbedandbreakfast.com include:
- Single profile listing on a social networking-style page instead of weekly postings in classifieds
- Profiles provide more information - also links profiles on other social networking sites
- Ratings and reviews of guests/hosts
- Search by location / check-in, check-out date
- Opportunities to network with people with mutual interests
Comments
Pitkin said on 18 Aug 08:
What a great idea! I spot checked several cities and found a range of prices, from bargains to probably over-priced.
If those attending (or protesting) at the Democrat convention in Denver next week knew about Airbedandbreakfast.com, they might find some good alternatives to the hotels, many of which are fully booked, even at sharply increased rates.
For example, within walking distance of the Denver convention center, one man is renting his entire small house for $40 a night. He readily admits the home is as clean and orderly as a fraternity house, but then he lists the benefits:
"Single bed in basement. Room for a couple or more down there on the floor. Two other beds in house. Camp in the yard if you like. Older house, close to convention, bars and restaurants 1 1/2 blocks away, including independent coffee shop with wi-fi. One block from Colfax, major bus line downtown. 12 blocks to grocery store. Counterculture central, protesters welcome. A group would be nice. Use kitchen, bathroom, smoke freely and without condemnation in beautiful yard or on front porch. Beagle will not be here for the convention."
My favorite selling point is "protesters welcome". That ought to make the neighbors happy.
Even if you have no trips planned and would not be interested in such private lodging, the site Airbedandbreakfast.com is worth visiting just to see a good idea put into action.
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