Is There a Business Alternative to Airbnb? Why Companies Need a Smarter Solution

Airbnb works well for holidays and short personal stays. But when it comes to booking accommodation for teams, contractors, or consultants, it quickly becomes inefficient and difficult to manage.

The platform simply wasn’t designed for corporate use. If you’ve ever tried to coordinate multiple properties, manage payments, or organise long-term stays through Airbnb, you’ll already know how frustrating the process can be.

So why do businesses use Airbnb—and where does it fall short?

Why Businesses Use Airbnb (and Why It Often Fails)

At first glance, Airbnb appears to offer flexibility and cost savings compared to hotels. Businesses commonly use it for:

• Corporate travel and consultancy work

• Housing contractor teams across multiple sites

• Supporting remote or project-based employees

In practice, however, managing accommodation through Airbnb often creates more problems than it solves—especially as bookings scale.

Where Airbnb Falls Short for Business Travel

Too Much Admin, Not Enough Control

Managing multiple properties means multiple bookings, separate confirmations, and endless back-and-forth with hosts. There’s no central system to manage everything efficiently.

Card Payments Only

Airbnb doesn’t support invoicing, forcing businesses to rely on credit cards and expense claims—creating unnecessary pressure on finance teams.

No Simple Way to Manage Recurring Stays

For teams working Monday to Friday or rotating across sites, Airbnb requires repeated bookings week after week. This wastes time and increases the risk of errors or availability issues.

Single-User Access

Only one account holder can manage bookings. If that person is unavailable, access is limited—causing delays and last-minute stress.

Limited Business Support

Airbnb’s support model is built for leisure travellers. When issues arise—extensions, maintenance, access problems—business users are often left waiting, chasing hosts, or navigating automated responses.

A Smarter Alternative: Accommodation Built for Businesses

Luke Stays was created specifically for companies that need reliable, scalable accommodation for teams and contractors. We remove the friction businesses experience with Airbnb and replace it with a streamlined, professional service.

Why Businesses Choose Thirteen Haus

• One booking for multiple properties
  Manage teams across locations without repetitive admin.

• Invoice-based payments
  Simple, finance-friendly billing with consolidated invoices.

• Flexible long-term and recurring stays
  Ideal for ongoing projects and rotating teams.

• Multi-user access
  HR, finance, and operations teams can manage bookings together.

• Dedicated UK-based support
  Real people who understand business needs and respond quickly.

Is Airbnb Still Right for Your Business?

If you’re booking a single, short stay for one person, Airbnb may be sufficient. But for companies managing multiple bookings, long-term projects, or contractor teams, it quickly becomes inefficient.

That’s why more businesses are switching to Luke Stays—a business-first accommodation partner that delivers clarity, consistency, and control.

Looking for a simpler way to manage accommodation for your teams?
Get in touch today and let us take care of it.