Can’t rent

[Michael9962]

I tried to get an Airbnb today and they wouldn’t let me get one. They said they were scared. I was gonna have a party. I’m 55 years old never rented one never been in trouble and have my mother that’s dying ofcancer stage four in her lungs and it’s already  her lymph nodes. She only has a few months more to live, and I was trying to take her to the lake for the weekend With my kids that are grown and my youngest is 16 and my grandkids. and they refused and said that we was gonna have a party that is  Silly. I have tattoos on me and if that’s the case that’s profiling and not fair at all 

[Joan2709]

@Michael9962 

Was it Airbnb who wouldn't allow you to book a a potential party risk?

Airbnb uses an automated AI to search for potential party risks by evaluating:

Last minute booking (especially over a weekend or holiday)

Guest trying to book lives locally

High guest count

Unfortunately, with AI run amok these days, reservations are automatically cancelled by Airbnb without a human reviewing. One can possibly get around the party risk block by having another guest who is not living locally book the stay, or seek out the same property on another platform.

[Michael9962]

This is really sad. It’s because I have tattoos that y’all think I must party I run a fortune 500 company the biggest one in the world in our industry and I can run that never been in trouble no felonies or nothing but yet I’m not good enough to rent a Airbnb

[Frances3408]

@Michael9962. Try messaging the host directly (so not a request to book) and explain your situation. If they are happy they can try sending you an offer.

I dont think tattoos are the issue. If you think its an issue then just update your profile pic: I agree it doesnt change who you are.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[Michael9962]

There’s no other reason, I’ve never rented a Airbnb. I’m 55. I don’t party. I’m taking kids and grandkids
and mother  but I’m covered in tatts so to someone small minded I’m might look like trouble not to mention, I work with every Law enforcement in the whole DFW hand-in-hand every day 

[Joan2709]

@Michael9962 

Did the Host decline your Request to Book or did Airbnb cancel the stay? I truly doubt it had anything to do with your tatoos. 

Keep in mind Hosts don't even see your photo until the booking is confirmed; we only see an Initial or first name. Airbnb does this explicitly to prevent discrimination based on the guest photo or last name. This is why I believe Airbnb flagged the profile as a party risk and it wasn't the Host who prevented you from booking. 

Were you trying to book an Airbnb in the same town where you live?

Guest Photo Not Disclosed Before Booking Confirmation

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3144