Per your saying, it seems to me that Abnb does not have a targeted fair market cost ( per area) in their price model, but simply chase maximum profit by manipulating cost and fees, which makes hosts lower "facial" cost per night but, instead, increasing fees. I would say this is a kind manipulation or deception. Like you said, as for one bed room apartments, Abnb is mostly a better choice than most of hotels in various reasons. But, the apartments does not seem to have edge to hotel suites with kitchens, at least not in Atlanta area, since, with competitive final prices, they do not provide everyday cleaning service and a choice or possibility of room change if not satisfied.