This is exactly the appeal of an Airbnb for me. Solo traveling a hotel is adequate, bit with a family having the extra space and kitchen is a game changer. Not to mention the individual charm of staying in a unique spot vs staying on a corporate decorated to the lowest common denominator hotel room.
This is something I consistently see overlooked in these discussions. I don’t dispute that it increases prices for locals and there needs to be some balance, but hotels are not offering anything close to Airbnb’s for a large section of travelers.