Airbnb is great for holidaymakers, weekend getaways, and that one friend who thinks “working remotely” means answering emails from a beach in Bali. But if you’re a business booking accommodation for teams, contractors, or consultants—Airbnb can be a logistical nightmare.
It wasn’t built for corporate travel. And if you’ve ever tried to manage multiple bookings, invoices, or long-term stays on Airbnb, you already know the pain.
Let’s break it down. Why do companies use Airbnb, where does it fall apart, and what’s the better option?
How Companies Use Airbnb (And Why They Struggle)
Businesses turn to Airbnb because, on the surface, it seems like a cheaper and more flexible alternative to hotels. Some common use cases include:
✔ Corporate travel for consultants and executives
✔ Housing teams of contractors, builders, and engineers
✔ Providing remote work options for employees and digital nomads
Sounds good in theory. But in reality, managing business accommodation through Airbnb is like trying to organize a wedding with no seating plan—chaos, confusion, and way too many separate payments.
Where Airbnb Fails for Business Travel
While Airbnb does offer some business-friendly features, they come with major limitations that make life difficult for corporate bookers.
🚧 Multiple Bookings, Multiple Headaches
Need five properties for five different teams? Get ready for five separate transactions, five sets of emails, and five times the admin stress. There’s no easy way to bulk book or manage multiple accommodations in one go.
🚧 Card Payments Only = Finance Team’s Worst Nightmare
Most companies prefer to pay by invoice, but Airbnb only accepts card payments—which means expense claims, credit card juggling, and unnecessary financial headaches.
🚧 No Recurring Stays for Monday-Friday Workers
If your team works Monday to Friday in different locations, Airbnb forces you to make separate bookings every week. That’s hours wasted clicking “Book Now” instead of, you know, actually running your business.
🚧 One User, One Login, One Big Problem
Only one person in your company can manage the bookings. If they’re off sick? On holiday? You’re locked out and scrambling to sort things last-minute.
🚧 Zero Business Support, Maximum Hassle
Airbnb’s customer service is built for tourists, not companies. Lost keys? Property issues? Need to extend a stay? Good luck waiting in the queue while their AI chatbot tells you to “contact the host.”
So, what’s the alternative?
Why Luke Stays Is Built for Business Travel
Unlike Airbnb, Luke Stays was designed for companies, contractors, and teams who need hassle-free, cost-effective accommodation. We take everything that makes Airbnb frustrating for business users—and fix it.
✅ Book Multiple Properties in One Go
One booking, multiple properties, no repetitive admin.
✅ Flexible Payment Options
Pay via invoice instead of forcing everything through a credit card. Your finance team will thank you.
✅ Recurring Bookings Made Easy
Set up stays for weeks or months at a time—no more weekly rebooking chaos.
✅ Multi-User Access for Teams
Let your HR, finance, and operations teams manage bookings without everything being tied to one person.
✅ Consolidated Invoicing
One monthly invoice instead of dealing with multiple receipts from different hosts.
✅ Dedicated UK-Based Support
Real people. Real help. No chatbots, no nonsense.
Should Your Company Still Use Airbnb for Business Travel?
If you’re booking a single stay for one person, Airbnb works fine. But if you’re managing multiple bookings, teams, or long-term stays, the system collapses.
That’s why companies are switching to Luke Stays—a business-first accommodation solution that’s built for the real world. Less admin, better pricing, and zero headaches.
👉 Need smarter accommodation for your business? Let’s make it simple. Get in touch today.