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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM
in response to: Guest
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> Has anyone stayed at an In Town Suites?
> Never have. If I remember correctly, the ones I
> looked at were in bad parts of the town. I'll try to
> remember exactly why I didn't check with them.
> The ESA hotels aren't too bad and they will
> negotiate; plus there are 10% discounts for AAA etc.
Town Suites is still part of the Marriott Chain. Sometimes using priceline
for hotel reservations is good.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM
in response to: codeit
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My friends used priceline when they worked downtown Houston and it worked out very well. I just hate moving every week or so and in some cities you can end up a loooong way from the office. I might try them at my next contract and see how it works.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Jan 29, 2009 11:42 PM
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If you have a long contract you will know the hotels priceline usually gives you if ask for 3 star or 2 star rating. If you addd 10 to 15 minutes drive it usually gets cheaper and better.
I am just careful to overbook flights and hotels in advance...I usually ask the client how far I should book and I tell them if they cancel the project and I still have flights that I will charge them for it.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Jan 31, 2009 9:07 AM
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Patel motels don't count.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Feb 7, 2009 1:23 PM
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Always remember, that once you get the best rate on the phone, that's not the end of negotiations. When you get to the hotel, try to get a better rate. I've found that I'm successful about 3 out of 5 times.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Feb 11, 2009 12:53 AM
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Don't stay in a hotel. Read apartmentratings.com and find a nice place that offers either three month leases, month to month, or ability to leave without having to pay two months' rent. Even if you lose a $1000 deposit, you are only paying $1000 a month for the apartment rather than $55/night. Also, you can eat supermarket food and bring your lunches rather than spending money on restaurants. You don't need a lot of furniture, and you can sell it on craigslist or donate it when you leave. There are plenty of mattress discount stores where you can get a bed that is much better than a hotel bed. If you are within driving distance of the job, when you go home of the weekend, you can bring things for the apartment. Folding card tables are very useful. Some apartment complexes have amenities, such as a pool or an exercise room.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Feb 11, 2009 1:27 PM
in response to: BillF147
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Bill,
Has anyone stayed at an In Town Suites?..
I stayed at one in Jackson, Mississippi one week. I was starting a new contract and low on funds. It was like $180 a week. Kept having to go out to the parking lot to tell people to stop sitting on my car. Had to reach in one car to turn down their radio. One week was enough.
If I am on a bill back contract I stay upscale - like NOVOTEL in Toronto, Homewood Suites in Scottsdale, AZ. As long as the IRS says it's OK.
If I'm paying I stay at Homestead Studio Suites - $50 to $75 a night for long term stays. They are usually in the cities I go to - which hasn't been too many lately.
http://www.homesteadhotels.com/
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Mar 5, 2009 9:26 AM
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I am in NJ on a six month gig, far from from WA home.
I looked into renting rooms or subletting apartments, but in the end I struck a deal at a Northern NJ Extended Stay hotel for $950 a month ($31 a day). I had to call the property manager to get this deal. No problem for him right now, since this 150 room property has only about 50 rooms occupied just now.
While I could probably rent a room for $700 or so, I would still need to buy furniture, pay for a split of utilities, etc. Here at the hotel I have utilities, internet, and basic cable TV all included. Plus weekly maid service.
I also concluded that it is cheaper just to buy some old car for the duration. I got a 2003 Malibu for $3K and I expect to be able to sell it off for about the same when the contract ends.
Note that the extended stay hotel solution only makes sense in certain locations. In other areas of the country, studio apartments are available for under $500 per month. This was the case in OH when it seemed that I would be travelling there last fall.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Mar 20, 2009 4:34 AM
in response to: jjr6124
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go couch surfing- www.couchsurfing.com
you know, just to save that extra buck 
Its funny though, I thought of this mostly as a joke.... but some people might really try it just to save some green.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Mar 23, 2009 3:13 PM
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Just say you work with IBM or another large company and see the discounts you receive.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Apr 20, 2009 1:37 PM
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Hello,
Seek an employment attorney to review your contract, make sure that your contract for the length/duration of service is included, if they decide not to adhere or play by the rules, make sure you are covered for expenses and the remainder of your contract. There are too many reports surrounding abusive contractual/consultant firms and their clients performing in-justice acts against employees who are employed in this particular capacity.Do not be surprised as many recent reports are surfacing regarding the so called clients change of mind regarding the employment opportunity or perhaps the firm who contacted you never had the particular clients account to begin with (LOL)
This is not to discourage you and there is a group of individuals who are bringing forth complaints and are seeking new laws of protection against such in-justices that occurs within this industry.
Protect yourself against the madness, consult with a employment attorney and revise your overall contract before you sign, because more than likely if you are becoming employed as most Information Technology Professionals/ Contractual Employees,
The firm who represents you are only providing a one-sided contract which is not for your best interest but for the best interest of themselves and their clients, which is currently promoting Non- Accountability and Responsibility Strategies. Strike Back, Go get the money.
Good Luck,
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Aug 1, 2009 6:40 PM
in response to: BillF147
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> Has anyone stayed at an In Town Suites?
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> If so, did you like/hate it...Their rates seem pretty
> reasonable...
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> Has anyone tried to negociate with them?
No, but I've stayed at ESA as well. Some In Town Suites seem to be in OK areas, but whn I stayed at ESA in Dayton it was closer to work by about 10 miles than the In Town Suites.
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Oct 29, 2009 8:28 AM
in response to: codeit
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I've been using craigslist fine for the past few years on short-term furnished apartments at reasonable prices
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Re: Hotel/Motel Negotiations
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Nov 8, 2009 10:55 PM
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I have never used a hotel/motel during contracts. I was always able to get a short term apt.
Once when I was a lot younger I got to live in a house in Mountain View for free in return for walking the person;s dog shile she was in Europe. Another time I shared a large house in Palo Alto with 4 other people.
Craigslist is a good source.
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