This was our first time trying AirBnb Plus, and based on this experience it will probably be our last. I had thought to treat my wife to a fun, comfy stay at an upscale residence while we visited family in SD, but we quickly discovered that the luxury distinction of “Plus” does not actually deliver anything more for the additional expense. Instead, this location was actually *well beneath* the standard we’d come to expect from past AirBnb stays where we hadn’t prioritized luxury. There were a number of things wrong right off the bat: the internet was not set up (the host made US set it up for him!), the decor was disappointingly the exact same Ikea + “vintage” (read: thrift store) affair that holds together literally every AirBnb you’ve ever visited, and the sad little space heater provided was not remotely up to the task, so we were freezing. We went to the bedroom to see if we could at least get warm in bed, but we discovered that only a two thin blankets and sheet had been provided, so out went that plan. Further exploring revealed that the cheap-y furniture was scuffed and shabby, the toilet seat was loose, there were stains on the bedspread, and that in general this place has no business earning some separate elevated distinction. It was certainty not a dump, but it was not upscale, and we have stayed in many places for half the price which were much nicer.
The next thing we noticed was that between the abundant noise from the club downstairs, the equally remarkable noise from the apartment above, and our surprise location immediately next to the elevator (DING!!!) that we were probably not going to get much rest, and sure enough, we did not. Yes, we did note from the other reviews that a club was downstairs and created noise, but the club was fine, it was actually the movement from the apartment upstairs (active until 4am) and the constant traffic from the elevator (active all night) which made sleep impossible. In the morning, we woke up groggy and cold, with myself in husband-mode apologizing since I was trying to provide a super-comfy rest during our travel.
This seems like a great spot to stay if you’re in you’re 20’s and you want to feel fancy and party with the girls. If this is your plan, we think you’ll be happy! But for those like us in our 30’s wanting a good rest in some upscale digs, I would look elsewhere.