Wanting to enjoy the sea spray on the Emerald Coast, perhaps you've been hesitating between a room in an inexpensive Saint-Malo hotel and an Airbnb offer? While the growing number of listings on the online private rental site bears witness to its success, the quality of the services offered by the hotels remains highly appreciated by tourists. The 41 comfortable rooms offered by the Hôtel de la Cité, a budget hotel in St-Malo, will undoubtedly charm you on your next trip to the region.
Airbnb offers on the rise
Since 2010, the number of Airbnb offers on the Emerald Coast has risen sharply, reaching a volume of 1,000 accommodations in summer 2015, half of which were located in Saint-Malo and Dinard. With its tradition of furnished rentals, Saint-Malo, a port city, naturally followed the trend. While Airbnb's capacity is far from absorbing the average daily occupancy of the Emerald Coast, estimated at 22,550 people, the rental site is nevertheless a competitor for hoteliers.
Regularization of tourist tax from August 1, 2016
Accused of unfair competition by hoteliers, the Airbnb website has announced the collection of the tourist tax directly on its online booking platform from August 1, 2016. All holidaymakers must, in fact, pay a tourist tax when they rent a room or apartment. While this tax is included in the price of a hotel room reservation, private individuals are not always aware of this tax, which represents a loss of revenue for the commune.
The Hôtel de la Cité
If you're looking for a fully-equipped, spacious, modern room with a sea view, don't hesitate to come and stay at the Hotel de la Cité, an affordable St-Malo hotel offering quality service. The hotel team will give you a warm welcome and meet your expectations to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
