(J Asking) wrote in message . com...
What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$
to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a
hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in?

This is entirely a personal choice. If you're going to be transient,
meaning only in one place for a day or so at a time, and if you have
no need for privacy then hostels may be your choice.

If you're going to be staying somewhere for a long time and you want a
decent place to live then a hostel probably wouldn't work. What you
should look for is a hotel that is similar in living standards
(amenities, quality, etc.) to the way you live at home. If you stay
someplace for weeks at a time the "little things" will begin to grate
on you after awhile.

There are a lot of good, medium priced hotels. "Expensive" isn't
necessary.

However, if you can afford it and you are staying in one place for a
long time, then the added luxury of a good quality hotel can enhance
your experience.

Do you have an apartment or a house where you live?

Throw a mattress on the floor and sleep on it (instead of sleeping in
your nice, comfortable bed). Find a cheap part of your town and eat at
"questionable" diners. Never cook at home and never eat at a good
restaurant. Go down to the local homeless shelter to take a shower
rather than using the privacy of your own house. Make sure that there
is at least one drunk and 2 addicts sharing the shower with you. Wear
the same clothes for several days without doing laundry. Walk to work
in the morning instead of driving your car. Never turn on your A/C at
home. Leave the windows open so the critters can share your
experience.

Do that for a month or two and see how much you are enjoying life.

That will tell you how much "quality" is worth.