I decided to try Air BnB for my business trip in Silicon Valley and stayed at Julie's guest house for a week because it offered more room than a hotel at a lower cost. It was a great experience and I would do it again. I liked the fact that the apartment had a private entrance so I could come and go at anytime. It had lots of room, a microwave, fridge and a washer and dryer to boot. The furnishings were new and the rooms were immaculately cleaned. It was also very convenient, less than 5 minutes off the 101 in Palo Alto.