It’s no secret that hotels and Airbnb hosts have quite a few deceptive tactics under their belt to lure in guests to stay with them. After all, it’s true that in business, the end often justifies the means, no matter how sad that might sound. One of the most common ways people are tricked into booking a stay is by using listing images that promise picture-perfect accommodations that, in reality, fall terribly short.
The Bored Panda team has scoured the web for some of the worst hotel and Airbnb expectation vs. reality instances in hopes that it encourages you to double and even triple check the legitimacy of your booking. To find them, all you have to do is scroll down.
While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with travel blogger Carrie Green-Zinn and travel content creator at Ange On A Plane, Angela Liu, who kindly agreed to share some tips on avoiding disappointment when booking hotel and Airbnb stays.
