Has anyone used airbnb services in KL Malaysia

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#180466 9-Sep-2015 19:44

Hi
I am travelling to KL in Dec and wanted to rent an apartment (2 bedroom)for 6 nights.
I have never used airbnb services and wonder if anyone has used it for travel in Asia?

I have read reviews on the apartments that I really like and they were all positive which I am taking with a grain of salt.

I just dont want to get burnt when it comes closer to Dec as host often have cancelled held reservations!, reading other reviews
What are the hidden fees?

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#1384605 9-Sep-2015 20:05

Depends. How much? Link?

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#1384716 10-Sep-2015 07:59

Hi

This is the link

Its NZ$121 per night for a 2 bedroom apartment.
I am interested in user experience/s of booking through this site in Asia.

https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/5231022?s=B8_m

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#1384717 10-Sep-2015 08:07

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#1384721 10-Sep-2015 08:30

qwertee: Hi

I just dont want to get burnt when it comes closer to Dec as host often have cancelled held reservations!, reading other reviews

I haven't used airbnb, but isn't the best option to steer clear of the hosts that have reviews saying they cancelled held reservations or other poor reviews, and stick with ones that have plenty of good reviews?

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#1384722 10-Sep-2015 08:38

Nz121 per night is rm360 per night. Same as the Monthly wages of amcdonalds worker.

I'd say it will be ok as they are making money.

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#1384778 10-Sep-2015 09:42

There is plenty of accommodation in KL so if they do cancel you will find something else.

In terms of hidden costs there are sometimes things like cleaning fees but they are all disclosed when you look at the airbnb page for the apartment.

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#1384782 10-Sep-2015 09:46

Hi All

Thanks for your feedback.

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#1384790 10-Sep-2015 09:55

PS please feedback to us (me) :) after your trip.
I see the Hilton KL is NZ167 a night :)
Do you have transport?

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#1384817 10-Sep-2015 10:19

for that sort of money check out hotels.com come etc to find a hotel or serviced apartments for very similar money.
airbnb is meant to save you tons of cash not just a few bucks a night...

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#1628067 12-Sep-2016 18:32

@qwertee could you let us know how this stay went?