100m2 private garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWhen you arrive, your accommodation will be clean and tidy<\/strong>. Some owners do not charge a cleaning fee. In general, for these accommodations, you must tidy up and clean it yourself.<\/p>\nOther owners charge a cleaning fee<\/strong>. So you cannot refuse those fees to pay less. Some indicate the tasks you must do before returning the flat, such as washing dishes and unmaking beds. By paying these fees, you do not have to clean everything in the accommodation.<\/p>\nService charges<\/strong> are also imposed, and the explanations for that are not very clear.<\/p>\nIn consequence, in addition to the price per night, service charges are imposed, as well as a cleaning fee for some rentals. When you are searching for accommodation on the website, the price displayed next to the advert is the price per night. By clicking on the advert you will see the additional service and cleaning fees<\/strong>.<\/p>\nSo be careful because with Airbnb extra charges are sometimes very expensive<\/strong>. You may therefore be surprised by the difference between the price per night and the final price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Hotel<\/h3>\n
At the hotel, you will have many advantages<\/strong> in terms of comfort and facilities.<\/p>\nIn some hotels, mainly in the four and five-star<\/strong>, you will have the chance to have room service<\/strong> or restaurants<\/strong>. So if you do not feel like cooking, it is an advantage<\/strong>. However, most hotels do not have one. If you are interested, you should choose star hotels (at least 3).<\/p>\nSome hotels also offer a cleaning service<\/strong> for your room, which is quite convenient<\/strong>. Every day, or almost, an employee will come to tidy up <\/strong>your room, change towels, empty the rubbish and clean the bathroom<\/strong>, among other things.<\/p>\nCertain hotels also have a swimming<\/strong> pool<\/strong>, a sauna<\/strong> or a hammam<\/strong>. So you can enjoy these activities within the hotel, for free or by paying an extra<\/strong>, which can be expensive. So look for information.<\/p>\nThese places<\/strong> are usually communal<\/strong>, which may bother you if you want to enjoy your stay with your family, or just relax. Sometimes you can privatize the place <\/strong>for one or two hours.<\/p>\nIf you are going with other people, you have several options. Book several rooms<\/strong>, or book a room with several beds<\/strong> to pay less. But this last option may be uncomfortable<\/strong>. You will have less privacy<\/strong> and you will have to adapt to each other’s lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/p>\nSome hotels offer adjacent rooms<\/strong> too, separated by a door.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>Authenticity of the experience<\/span><\/h2>\nAirbnb<\/h3>\n
By choosing Airbnb, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic experience<\/strong>. Put yourself into Parisian\u2019s shoes<\/strong> by visiting the area.<\/p>\nWith a decorated flat<\/strong>, you can feel at home<\/strong> and live the most out of the experience. Some flats are also decorated in the colours and particularities of the city.<\/p>\nSome owners leave a guidebook<\/strong>, maps<\/strong> or recommendations<\/strong> for restaurants, places to visit, or places to shop. A real plus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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A stay at the hotel will also allow you to discover the area<\/strong>. However, a hotel room is often less personalised<\/strong>, so you will feel less at home.<\/p>\nAs hotels offer cleaning services<\/strong>, you may be disturbed<\/strong> by someone coming into your room and you may feel less comfortable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>Attention and advice<\/span><\/h2>\nAirbnb<\/h3>\n
When you rent an Airbnb accommodation, sometimes you meet the owner<\/strong> to pick up the keys. It is common for owners to give you tips<\/strong> to visit the city, recommendations<\/strong> and advice on what you should see. Therefore you often get a welcoming reception<\/strong>.<\/p>\nHowever, nowadays, there are more and more owners that give you an entrance code <\/strong>to the accommodation. This means that you do not meet them, which may be rather impersonal<\/strong>. Some also leave guides, maps and advice for your stay.<\/p>\nTherefore, attention and advice depend on the owners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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In hotels, you will receive a professional welcome<\/strong>. You will meet the staff every day and will have the opportunity to talk to them whenever you want at the reception. So you are always welcomed<\/strong> in a hotel.<\/p>\nThe staff, who are familiar with the area, can also give you tips<\/strong> for visiting the city. Do not hesitate to ask them questions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>Cancellation policy<\/span><\/h2>\nAirbnb<\/h3>\n
With Airbnb, hosts chose the cancellation policy<\/strong> for stays under 28 nights.<\/p>\nThree options are available to receive a full refund<\/strong>, depending on the owner\u2019s choice.<\/p>\nFlexible cancellation<\/strong>: you can cancel your stay until 24 hours before check-in<\/strong>.<\/p>\nModerate cancellation<\/strong>: you can cancel until 5 days before check-in<\/strong>.<\/p>\nStrict cancellation<\/strong>: you can only cancel your stay until 14 days before check-in<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFor example, if you cancel 8 days before check-in, you will not receive a full refund. The choice of cancellation policies is specified in the advert.<\/p>\n
If you cancel before check-in, the cleaning fees are always repaid<\/strong>. The service charges <\/strong>are only repaid if you cancel during the cancellation period<\/strong>.<\/p>\nBe careful because owners sometimes cancel reservations on their own only a few days before your arrival. Nevertheless, this is very rare.<\/p>\n
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Hotel<\/h3>\n
In hotels, canceling your stay can be complicated<\/strong>. Most hotels have cancellation policies. However, terms and conditions are different for each hotel<\/strong>. In most cases, cancellation is free until 24 hours before arrival.<\/p>\nIn some hotels, you may be charged for the amount of one night if you cancel. In some cases, you have to pay an extra to get free cancellation<\/strong>. This can be cheaper, or more expensive, depending on the price of the extra.<\/p>\nRemember to check <\/strong>cancellation policies with the hotel.<\/p>\nUnlike Airbnb where the owners sometimes cancel themselves, in this case, you are deciding. So you do not risk losing your reservation a few days before your arrival.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Value for money<\/span><\/h2>\nAirbnb<\/h3>\n
For Airbnb, prices are very variable because the owners<\/strong> choose them. So compare<\/strong> several Airbnb in the same area to check if prices do not differ too much.<\/p>\nIn general, prices are still appropriate<\/strong> regarding the accommodation<\/strong> (house or flat, number of square meters, etc), the neighborhood<\/strong>, or the equipment<\/strong> (washing machine, dishwasher, oven, etc).<\/p>\nNevertheless, be careful because prices can be misleading. When you are searching for accommodation on the website, several choices are offered, with an indicated price. This price is the one per night. So do not rely on it because service and cleaning fees <\/strong>are added (depending on the owner\u2019s decision), as well as a tourist tax<\/strong>. You should expect to pay an extra hundred euros for the total price.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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