Incorporate the best elements of staying at a hotel.

Remember that before your potential guests ever hop online and start perusing Airbnb listings, they make a more fundamental travel decision first: Do I book a hotel or an Airbnb? During our travels, we’ve seen time and again how much more an Airbnb can offer guests than the typical hotel room. Nine times out of ten, it’s a more personalized experience in a larger, more memorable space that often clocks in at a lower price.

But for nearly every guest you host, the predictable hotel pattern provides the foundation for the expectations they bring to your door. Guests typically want the best of hotel travel and the unique experience only your place can provide. When Airbnb hosts overlook the best pieces of the hotel experience, guests are often left disappointed. A quick study of what hotels do right can elevate any Airbnb. If you’re looking to fine-tune your hosting skills, check out these tried and true hotel strategies that are bound to enhance any guest’s stay.