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I spent one night in a swanky hotel-apartment hybrid rented out by Sonder, the $1 billion startup disrupting the hospitality industry. Here are 6 ways it was radically different from a typical Airbnb stay.

Dec 18, 2019, 02:21 IST

1. The check-in process was more straightforward and secure than I've experienced in many Airbnbs.

2. My Sonder had its own separate elevator bank.

3. I didn't feel like I was staying in someone's home.

4. The apartment was cleaned to the standards of a hotel.

5. I had access to Sonder-specific amenities such as a lounge, game room, and movie theater.

6. My Sonder had an "essentials closet" where I could grab things like extra toilet paper, olive oil, or anything else I needed.

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