StaySane · the lodging half of PlaneSane

Where to stay, scored by risk.

Not stars. StaySane reads what guests actually say — cleanliness, noise, location, price fairness — and scores whether a hotel will really work out. Search a destination:

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How the StaySane Score works

Quality & cleanliness

Guest-review sentiment by category — a cleanliness or noise problem shows even when the star average looks fine.

Location & access

How easy the stay is to reach and get around from, using Google's location, transit, and airport-access ratings.

Price fairness

The nightly rate vs. local peers of similar quality — a fair deal or a tourist markup?

Trust

Property class and amenity breadth. Neighborhood safety we deliberately don't guess.

Too few reviews to trust? We withhold the score instead of guessing. The full story →

Stay guides

How to Pick a Hotel That Won't Ruin Your Trip (Not Just the Star Rating)

Stars measure the marble in the lobby, not whether you'll sleep. Here's what actually predicts a good stay.

How to Read Hotel Reviews Without Being Fooled

Ignore the headline average. The signal is in the pattern and recency of the complaints.

How to Choose the Best Area to Stay in a City You Don't Know

Neighborhood beats hotel. How to pick the right area in a city you've never set foot in.

Is the Cheaper Hotel Worth It? How to Judge Price Against Risk

Cheap and expensive both mislead. How to tell whether a nightly rate is actually fair.