Hi guys what do you prefer and why when staying away weekdays ?
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Originally posted by eddie1507 View PostHi guys what do you prefer and why when staying away weekdays ?
That said I'm 9 months into a weekly commute to Cardiff where I've used the same hotel for the vast majority of that, admittedly I'm only on site Tues/Weds/Thurs. -
I flip between the two - but generally, I'd prefer a hotel if I can justify the cost.
Outside of London, once you take off the VAT (Cos I'm not flat rate) there's generally not much in it if you take off breakfast.Comment
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From my perspective cost isn't a real factor, I tend to stay in non-chain hotels when I do use hotels as they generally offer parking and usable internet access instead of the very limited options available at the likes of the Hilton.
The primary reason I prefer house shares is I find them generally more comfortable and homelike, I can also cook for myself which I like to have as an option.Comment
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Hotel for the first week in case it all goes tits up, then rent a room locally. Works out cheaper, more flexibility, can leave stuff there over the weekend, keep the bike there etc."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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House shares tend to be quieter than hotels.
Then again I do house shares where I only share with the one or two people, they aren't young and preferably work a different time to me....."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by zeitghostHotels.
Then I don't have to interact with anyone.
Don't you get into the lift and find other people there?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Customer service staff generally annoy me.
Originally posted by SueEllen View PostHouse shares tend to be quieter than hotels.
Then again I do house shares where I only share with the one or two people, they aren't young and preferably work a different time to me.....Comment
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It depends
Hotel, to start with, or short term (< 3 months). Otherwise, if it's a long term contract then rent a flat/house/house share. Although pub with holiday apartments has been done before now.Comment
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Originally posted by zeitghostLift?
You think I stay in places with a lift?
Originally posted by zeitghostThe reception staff have been known to annoy me.
I was particularly irritated with the Travel Inn Cheltenham which cancelled my room reservation coz they didn't have a CC number.
Over the previous year I'd spent about £7 or 8k there."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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