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Long an eponym for all short-term rentals, Airbnb<\/a> is one of the most popular vacation rental platforms in the world. In more recent years, it\u2019s expanded to include Airbnb Experiences<\/a> and Airbnb Services<\/a>, combining access to unique activities and experts around the world with excellent places to stay\u2014for example, you can book a food tour or art workshop in the city you\u2019re visiting, or schedule a massage therapist, private trainer, or chef straight to your rental home all from the Airbnb site. But the brand\u2019s dominance has been contentious over the years, and certain cities, like New York<\/a>, have banned or put high restrictions on home rentals of less than 30 days to help with overtourism and hold space for locals. But did you know that you can actually rent NYC hotels<\/em> on Airbnb as well? And that there are actually benefits (and savings) you can score from booking them through Airbnb\u2019s site?<\/p>\n The dining area at The Hoxton, Williamsburg, one of the NYC hotels on Airbnb<\/p>\n <\/span>Courtesy of Airbnb<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n While you may not have seen them before, hotels are not a new feature on Airbnb. They\u2019ve been around for years on the platform, but thanks to a new look on the site, they\u2019re now easier than ever to find. Guests can simply select hotels under the \u201ctype of place\u201d filter, then use the standard filters\u2014for features like self-check-in, free cancellation, and accessibility\u2014to find their perfect stay. You\u2019ll also find a button at the top of the page when searching for New York City<\/a> properties that lets you filter between homes, hotels, or \u201cany.\u201d At this time, New York City is the only location with that additional button at the top of the page, rather than buried in the filter section.<\/p>\n Those who book on Airbnb are usually after a specific type of stay: a hyper-local, small spot that feels under-the-radar and lets you experience a city like a local. To stick to this ethos, the hotels available on the rental platform are exclusively boutiques<\/a> or independently owned properties, so while you may get the benefits of room service, fresh towels, and a front desk, you\u2019ll still leave your room every morning feeling like you\u2019re staying in a hidden gem. In New York, for example, you\u2019ll find some design-forward Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler<\/em> favorites like The Hoxton Williamsburg<\/a> and The William Vale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat are Airbnb hotels?<\/h2>\n