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Airbnb Plus: 10 tips to achieve it in less than 30 days

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Airbnb Plus: 10 tips to achieve it in less than 30 days

In today's post, we talk about what Airbnb Plus is, Airbnb's new category of accommodations that have been verified by the platform and distinguished by quality and comfort.

Specifically, we will talk about:

  • What is Airbnb Plus?
  • Accommodation requirements
  • Airbnb Plus hosts' requirements
  • 10 tips to become one

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What is Airbnb Plus?

Airbnb Plus is a category of accommodations that have been verified by the platform as quality. That is, keep in mind that if you want to be part of this category someone –a human being!– will go to your apartment to inspect it.

For guests, an accommodation of this type is one that is capable of offering a total quality experience.

For hosts, an Airbnb Plus is a good opportunity to get a highly prominent place in search results (Airbnb positions results with the badge better than those without it), promotional material, and a dedicated support team.

If you need more tips and useful advice to increase your bookings and captivate your guests, take a look at our marketing center for tourist flats.

In general, participants in Airbnb Plus listings include the following improvements:

  • Verified Plus badge, which improves guest confidence.
  • Improved positioning in searches
  • A different listing design
  • Professional photos
  • A virtual tour (Street View style)

According to the platform itself, belonging to this category multiplies visits to your listing by 7 and increases booked nights by 70%.

Accommodation requirements to be Airbnb Plus

Airbnb Plus Requirements

All accommodations in this category are inspected in person and meet a series of more than 100 requirements covering design, services, and hospitality. Inspectors are professional photographers who will evaluate your property from top to bottom.

Specifically, the requirements your accommodation must meet to be Airbnb Plus are:

Design

  1. A style, theme, or color palette unifies each of the spaces. Each room has a set of details that unify the accommodation's style.
  2. Your space has character. The details of your accommodation tell an inspiring story.
  3. The accommodation has a well-organized space that makes guests feel comfortable.
  4. The rooms of the Airbnb Plus are cozy and pleasant.
  5. The furniture and decorative items are of quality

Equipment

  1. Accommodations with the Plus badge must offer a private bedroom –at least–. And this must include:
  2. A good mattress –no creaks or holes–
  3. A bed frame or structure
  4. Top sheet, fitted sheet, bedspread, and duvet the size of the bed
  5. 2 pillows for single beds
  6. 4 pillows for double beds
  7. Luggage rack, drawer, or chest of drawers
  8. Wardrobe with at least 4 wooden hangers
  9. Bathrooms must be complete and for the exclusive use of guests. They must include:
  10. Toilet with flush
  11. Washbasin
  12. Hot and cold water with good pressure
  13. Large mirror –not a hand mirror!
  14. 2 or más rolls of toilet paper
  15. 4 hand towels
  16. Hand soap in individual packages or new bars
  17. Bathtub or shower
  18. 4 bath towels
  19. 2 separate containers of shampoo and conditioner
  20. Individual container or new bar of shower gel
  21. Accommodations with the Airbnb Plus category must have a kitchen or kitchenette (French kitchen), which includes:
  22. For cooking
  23. Large knife, bread knife, and paring knife
  24. Cutting board
  25. 4 sets of cutlery (fork, knife, spoon)
  26. 4 plates, bowls, glasses, and mugs
  27. 2 pots
  28. 2 frying pans
  29. Spatula
  30. Dishwashing sponge
  31. Trash can –with bags–
  32. 1 roll of kitchen paper
  33. Bottle opener and corkscrew
  34. Appliances
  35. Two-burner gas or electric hob
  36. Microwave
  37. Large fridge or mini-fridge
  38. Hot and cold water with good pressure
  39. For preparing drinks
  40. Bottled or filtered water
  41. Coffee and coffee maker
  42. Tea and kettle
  43. Sugar  
  44. In addition, the rest of the accommodation must have the following services or amenities:
  45. TV or projector with cable
  46. WiFi with at least 5Mbps download speed
  47. Iron and ironing board
  48. Air conditioning
  49. Stove or heating
  50. Autonomous guest arrival in Airbnb Plus accommodations
  51. Arrival instructions with photos of the procedure
  52. House guide or welcome book with emergency information, contact details, WiFi password, and checkout instructions
  53. 24/7 autonomous arrival after check-in time via a key safe, keypad lock, physical doorman, or smart lock.
  54. Guest privacy and security
  55. The exterior entrance has a lock
  56. Bedrooms have solid doors
  57. Room and bathroom windows that provide privacy or curtains
  58. Smoke and CO detector
  59. Excellent cleaning. If you are interested in this topic, here are some cleaning tips for tourist accommodations.
  60. Everything works correctly (lights, appliances, and electronic devices).

Whew! So many requirements! You can consult the complete list directly on Airbnb. However, this list only refers to what an accommodation needs to become Airbnb Plus.

In addition, the characteristics that the host must meet must be considered.

Right in the next section.

Host

If your accommodation is located in one of these cities – and meets all the previous list – now it's time to see what requirements the host needs to be Airbnb Plus:

  • Has a minimum stay of one night
  • Has at least 4.8 out of 5 in reviews –take a look at our post on getting better ratings.
  • Accepts at least 95% of bookings
  • Has not had a last-minute cancellation in the last year

Do not confuse being Airbnb Plus with being Superhost!

10 tips to become Airbnb Plus in less than 30 days

This is a list of 10 tips to become Airbnb Plus, the new category that rewards the best and most carefully managed tourist apartments on the platform. Follow them to become one in less than 30 days.

https://youtu.be/rPdByZAZjeA

Decoration

  • Transmit your personality in the decoration.
  • Leave enough free space for walking
  • Include photographs or decorative prints that reflect it.
  • Everything is tidy: from wardrobes or countertops to tables.
  • Hide cables from the guest's sight.

Equipment

  • Place a paper guide of the tourist accommodation and your contact details visible to the host.
  • Hire a high-speed WiFi internet service (greater than 5Mbps)
  • Have at least one TV tuned and with Netflix or other streaming video services
  •  Equip your home well with kitchen utensils and everything a guest might need in the bathroom
  • Have water, tea, and coffee available

Cleaning

  • Keep your garden perfectly maintained.
  • Ensure the building entrance is clean and the lights work correctly.
  • The air and heating work and the guest can control them.
  • Keep window and door glass clean.
  • Check that all locks work.
  • Use odor removers and subtle air fresheners, try to maintain neutral odors in your home.

Comfort

  • Have firm mattresses with clean and soft sheets for your guests
  • Bathrooms have two sets of towels per guest
  • Leave at least one wardrobe or chest of drawers with hangers free
  • Facilitate a simple and agile check-in method. You can use a key code box, a digital lock, hand over the keys in person, or automate door opening with an Airbnb lock.

You can check out the full list on the platform's website to become an Airbnb Plus host.

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