MarriottSonder
Marriott-Sonder guests are describing chaos, confusion, and out-of-pocket expenses after Sonder — a short-term rental company once billed as an Airbnb rival — abruptly shut down this week.Sonder, which said it will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after Marriott terminated its partnership on Sunday, had been operating thousands of apartment-style…
The Marriott-Sonder breakup left guests scrambling for accommodations, and home rental companies are jumping into the fray.On Sunday, Marriott announced that it ended its licensing agreement with Sonder. Guests needed to leave by Monday morning.TrustedHousesitters, a rental service that allows subscribers to stay in other people’s homes while they’re away…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessica Barnes, 36, a Canadian software professional. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified her booking at a Marriott-Sonder property in Barcelona.This trip was a dream vacation to Europe with my kids, and their first time overseas.…
