PerkyPiggy
Thanks to everyone for their insightful and considered replies. This has been a worthwhile exercise in trying to understand things better. My best friend of 20 years has visited and will do so again. Additionally, we are going to meet up in York in May for a couple of nights and I truly believe that we will never loose contact. My DH doesn't like staying in other people's homes and I can understand his reasons, so I can empathize with those who don't enjoy doing so.
Well you've answered your own question there - your DH doesn't like staying in other people's homes and many other people are the same!
As I've got older I mostly prefer hotels - don't have to worry about my snoring, if I need the loo, time for bed/getting up, etc.