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bex · Chanel

hotel help?

bumblebee · Coach

well, you aren't paying for it anyway, are you? it's on the company? so if you book her at the same hotel, you are still getting her the best available rate, and the company is still saving some cash because you had the foresight to book your own room so far in advance. plus, it will be so much easier for you both to be in the same place. i think it's a no-brainer.

Eurodaisy · Dooney & Bourke

It all depends:

1. Are you both going for a conference or some big event that a lot of people are coming in out of town for? If so, book it now, because you might not be able to get a room if you wait.

2. If it's for some other purpose, and it's otherwise not a popular time for people to be vacationing or in the area, do what my aunt does (she's a true bargain hunter). Just show up the night you want to stay there and ask:

"We'd like a room, please. Is the hotel pretty full tonight?"

See what they say. Most of the time they'll reply, "No, we have quite a few rooms" (because they usually do), and that means you can HAGGLE! Say, "Okay, let's talk about the rate." At the very least, you should be able to get her in at the same price you are paying, if not less.

I've never tried this myself, but my aunt swears it works.

bex · Chanel

bumblebee wrote:

well, you aren't paying for it anyway, are you? it's on the company? so if you book her at the same hotel, you are still getting her the best available rate, and the company is still saving some cash because you had the foresight to book your own room so far in advance. plus, it will be so much easier for you both to be in the same place. i think it's a no-brainer.

i guess i was over thinking it. yeah, its on the company and i already told my boss that the rates are up over $60 more than what i had originally booked...

i'll just call back and take the room.