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Living in a hotel.....bad idea?
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Escape Goat
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Why not get an apartment?
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
I know people who did this in college actually.
Depends on where the hotel is I suppose.
Depends on where the hotel is I suppose.
BattleMonkey
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You have to weigh all the costs involved. The nice thing about hotel living is that you don't have really any work to do and alot of expenses you don't have to pay like utilities. You also don't have to get stuck in some multi month lease. Course living in a hotel has drawbacks such as well... being in hotel so you can't do certain things to the place of course and have lots of limits imposed on you.
If it's just temporary, it's not a bad deal, have done it in the past when moving around the country. Much easier than getting a temp apartment.
If it's just temporary, it's not a bad deal, have done it in the past when moving around the country. Much easier than getting a temp apartment.
Unless there's some weird shit in the fine print, I'd jump all over that deal in a heartbeat. Full kitchen AND fully furnished AND all utilities+cable for $499? Room service included?
I'm on that yesterday. Only thing to make sure is that your lease length is guaranteed. In other words, no surprises where they tell you to get the hell out in 2 weeks or something like that.
I'm on that yesterday. Only thing to make sure is that your lease length is guaranteed. In other words, no surprises where they tell you to get the hell out in 2 weeks or something like that.
demosthenes
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czartim said:
This shouldn't have made me laugh but it did :lol
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
I guess it also depends on how old you are.
I dunno that I would be all that successful bringing ladies to my hotel room/apartment unless I lived in suite at the Fairmont in SF or the Standard on the Strip.
Yes, if I lived at the Standard, I'd bre bringing home some skanky girls, I understand.
I dunno that I would be all that successful bringing ladies to my hotel room/apartment unless I lived in suite at the Fairmont in SF or the Standard on the Strip.
Yes, if I lived at the Standard, I'd bre bringing home some skanky girls, I understand.
BattleMonkey
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Well living in a hotel should never be for any long term plans.
ResidentDante
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:lolsikkinixx said:
UnluckyKate
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Check how tick are the wall and how's the sound going through. Living in the hotel can be awesome for a short time (a month) but a year ? I don't know. I guess it all about the place it is.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
big_z said:
What are those? Kathy Lee's demon progeny?
YianGaruga
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I lived in a hotel for 7 months a little while ago because I found nothing else on short notice.
It was in the absolute center of the city, small room that was cleaned every two weeks, shared kitchen, shower and toilet, NO TV, NO internet, 300€/mo.
Sounds shabby, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Really loved my time there.
It was in the absolute center of the city, small room that was cleaned every two weeks, shared kitchen, shower and toilet, NO TV, NO internet, 300€/mo.
Sounds shabby, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Really loved my time there.
Weenerz said:
I'm pretty sure hotels more so than other places take bed bugs incredibly seriously. From what I understand most reputable places will, on the slightest suspicion of bed bugs, completely lock down the offending room and get it sorted out.
Also, you can consult the bed bug registry to see if there have been any complaints at your intended hotel.
Its a worthwhile short term option, but a few things to remember:
Most long term stay hotels charge extra for room cleaning during your occupancy. Internet is very possibly extra as well. Does the hotel offer guest laundry and if so how much is it per load? Is it a reasonable rate? Do you need the furniture provided or will you be forced to stuff most of your own furniture in storage adding to the cost? How is the lease structured (probably a month to month)?
Get answer on all of that and weigh your options. I did the extended stay hotel deal when I first started working ~90 miles away from the 2 bedroom apartment my wife and I had a lease on (in the town where her university was located). Only did it for about two months or so, not a bad experience.
My biggest suggestion: Don't view it as free house cleaning because chances are they charge for anything more than infrequent cleanings. Do the things to make it your place if you'll be there more than a few weeks. Get your own bedding, even if its cheap stuff. You can hang some wall art if you use things like poster putty and removable adhesive hooks. A removable shower caddy and an automatic shower cleaner go a long ways too. If it has cooking supplies (pots, pans, etc.) they'll probably be crappy and so getting a cheap new set would go a long ways to making cooking a more enjoyable experience there as well.
Most long term stay hotels charge extra for room cleaning during your occupancy. Internet is very possibly extra as well. Does the hotel offer guest laundry and if so how much is it per load? Is it a reasonable rate? Do you need the furniture provided or will you be forced to stuff most of your own furniture in storage adding to the cost? How is the lease structured (probably a month to month)?
Get answer on all of that and weigh your options. I did the extended stay hotel deal when I first started working ~90 miles away from the 2 bedroom apartment my wife and I had a lease on (in the town where her university was located). Only did it for about two months or so, not a bad experience.
My biggest suggestion: Don't view it as free house cleaning because chances are they charge for anything more than infrequent cleanings. Do the things to make it your place if you'll be there more than a few weeks. Get your own bedding, even if its cheap stuff. You can hang some wall art if you use things like poster putty and removable adhesive hooks. A removable shower caddy and an automatic shower cleaner go a long ways too. If it has cooking supplies (pots, pans, etc.) they'll probably be crappy and so getting a cheap new set would go a long ways to making cooking a more enjoyable experience there as well.
Mr. B Natural
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JB1981 said:
I agree. Who cares about the semantics (not sure if i'm using that word properly). A good deal is a good deal doesn't matter if it's name is a house, apartment, hotel or a WizzleWazzle.
They have hotels I pass by on my way to work that are designed for the specific purpose of having people stay long-term. They advertise $799 a month with everything included like the op says. The only problem I would see with it would be the typical clientele that it would attract wouldn't exactly be somebody I would want as a potential neighbor.
Other than that, I've always thought that if I dell on hard times that this would be the perfect way to get back on your feet. And who knows it might work out better than expected.
Other than that, I've always thought that if I dell on hard times that this would be the perfect way to get back on your feet. And who knows it might work out better than expected.
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