Opting for an Airbnb over a smart hotel can often offer a more authentic slice-of-life experience, but the individualistic nature of each stay means that quality can vary. Airbnb has now made it easier to head off potential disappointments upon check-in with the launch of its new Guest Favorites filter, designed to showcase the best the site offers from both an accommodation and customer service standpoint so that you can rest easy before your trip.
“People often describe checking into an Airbnb as a ‘moment of truth’—when you find out if the home you booked meets your expectations,” said Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky. “Too often, it doesn’t. We’re changing that today.”
To be crowned a Guest Favorite, each stay has garnered excellent reviews from former patrons and an average rating of 4.9 stars. They score highly for ease of check-in, cleanliness, listing accuracy, host communication, location, and value. Further, the hosts are in the top tier of reliability, with quality-related service issues and cancellations below one percent on average. Nearly two-thirds of these stays—including all those featured on Condé Nast Traveler—come from Superhosts, who have earned a long and strong track record of fabulous hospitality.
There are over two million guest favorites on the site right now—just look for the new Guest Favorite badge while you peruse. Or, you could leave the work to us. We’ve rounded up a selection of our choicest picks from around the world below.
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