Hotel or Airbnb — which is more body-safe for my pain needs?

Choose the stay that gives you predictable sleep and control over flare routines (food, temperature, rest timing).

• Need elevator/staff/bed predictability → hotel.
• Need kitchen/quiet/flexibility → Airbnb or serviced apartment.
• Unsure? Book first 2 nights hotel, then move.

• Pre-Trip Ramp-Up: Accommodation is a flare-risk decision, not a vibe decision.

Is a firm bed always best? Not for every body — trust your baseline.

Should I message hosts/hotels? Yes, in writing, early.

Accessible rooms? If bathrooms/stairs are triggers, yes.

• ADA/Access Board standards define accessibility features you can ask about (step-free access, roll-in showers, grab bars, turning space).
• Thermal control is pain control for many chronic pain conditions.
• Micro-anchor (OA/back pain): Staffed hotels reduce the “problem-solving tax” on flare days.
• Micro-anchor (migraine): If naps and meal timing are essential, prioritize a stay that supports them.