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Worth staying in a classy hotel?
What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$
to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Do keep in mind that hotels in most of Asia are much cheaper than hotels of similar quality elsewhere in the world. You can find a decent room with a private bathroom and air conditioning for USD 20-30 in most Asian cities. Asian luxury hotels are mostly much cheaper than their counterparts in the US or Europe. USD 100-150 is standard, unlike the top-line hotels in major European and American cities. And the bottom of the line 'guesthouses' come as cheap as USD 3-5 in many cities. |
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Worth staying in a classy hotel?
What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$
to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Do keep in mind that hotels in most of Asia are much cheaper than hotels of similar quality elsewhere in the world. You can find a decent room with a private bathroom and air conditioning for USD 20-30 in most Asian cities. Asian luxury hotels are mostly much cheaper than their counterparts in the US or Europe. USD 100-150 is standard, unlike the top-line hotels in major European and American cities. And the bottom of the line 'guesthouses' come as cheap as USD 3-5 in many cities. |
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Tchiowa wrote:
(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. If you have the money to afford a swanky hotel it is also easier sometimes, particularly if you've done a full day of traveling, you're exhausted, and you just can't be bothere finding a room in a hostel. This happened to my wife and me in Europe; arrived in Amsterdam at night on a holiday and there were literally no rooms at the inns, and we absolutely had no money for the more expensive places; wound up shacking in some guy's apartment (and he was kind enough to charge us a pittance...). But I've found hostels and inns are often as comfortable as the better hotels. A lot of times the things you pay for in a Hilton or Sheraton are things the average backpack traveler doesn't always need, like high speed Internet connectivity in the rooms, room service, concierge service, etc. Pretty much all I'm looking for is a place to lay my head and not worry about mice crawling across me (which I've experienced, and don't like). John W. |
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Worth staying in a classy hotel?
Tchiowa wrote:
(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. If you have the money to afford a swanky hotel it is also easier sometimes, particularly if you've done a full day of traveling, you're exhausted, and you just can't be bothere finding a room in a hostel. This happened to my wife and me in Europe; arrived in Amsterdam at night on a holiday and there were literally no rooms at the inns, and we absolutely had no money for the more expensive places; wound up shacking in some guy's apartment (and he was kind enough to charge us a pittance...). But I've found hostels and inns are often as comfortable as the better hotels. A lot of times the things you pay for in a Hilton or Sheraton are things the average backpack traveler doesn't always need, like high speed Internet connectivity in the rooms, room service, concierge service, etc. Pretty much all I'm looking for is a place to lay my head and not worry about mice crawling across me (which I've experienced, and don't like). John W. |
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"J Asking" wrote in message om... What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$ to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Rather judgmental of you, don't you think? When we travel, anywhere, we prefer to stay in nice hotels. We like a quiet room, a comfortable bed, clean bathroom with a generous tub, hot shower, etc. We like our privacy. We like having a base of operations which, among other things, has the support of a competent concierge, a business center, reliable phone service, etc. What may seem like big $$$ to you, isn't big $$$ to everyone. One of our favorite hotels in the world is the J.W. Marriott in Hong Kong. First class service, beautiful (though small) rooms, and one of the most highly-regarded restaurants in Hong Kong. Yes, I prefer to stay there. No, I wouldn't prefer to stay in a hostel in Hong Kong (or, for that matter, anywhere else). |
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"J Asking" wrote in message om... What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$ to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Rather judgmental of you, don't you think? When we travel, anywhere, we prefer to stay in nice hotels. We like a quiet room, a comfortable bed, clean bathroom with a generous tub, hot shower, etc. We like our privacy. We like having a base of operations which, among other things, has the support of a competent concierge, a business center, reliable phone service, etc. What may seem like big $$$ to you, isn't big $$$ to everyone. One of our favorite hotels in the world is the J.W. Marriott in Hong Kong. First class service, beautiful (though small) rooms, and one of the most highly-regarded restaurants in Hong Kong. Yes, I prefer to stay there. No, I wouldn't prefer to stay in a hostel in Hong Kong (or, for that matter, anywhere else). |
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"PTRAVEL" wrote in message ...
"J Asking" wrote in message om... What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$ to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Rather judgmental of you, don't you think? When we travel, anywhere, we prefer to stay in nice hotels. We like a quiet room, a comfortable bed, clean bathroom with a generous tub, hot shower, etc. We like our privacy. We like having a base of operations which, among other things, has the support of a competent concierge, a business center, reliable phone service, etc. What may seem like big $$$ to you, isn't big $$$ to everyone. One of our favorite hotels in the world is the J.W. Marriott in Hong Kong. First class service, beautiful (though small) rooms, and one of the most highly-regarded restaurants in Hong Kong. Yes, I prefer to stay there. No, I wouldn't prefer to stay in a hostel in Hong Kong (or, for that matter, anywhere else). How does it compare to the Island Shangri-La? |
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"PTRAVEL" wrote in message ...
"J Asking" wrote in message om... What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$ to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Rather judgmental of you, don't you think? When we travel, anywhere, we prefer to stay in nice hotels. We like a quiet room, a comfortable bed, clean bathroom with a generous tub, hot shower, etc. We like our privacy. We like having a base of operations which, among other things, has the support of a competent concierge, a business center, reliable phone service, etc. What may seem like big $$$ to you, isn't big $$$ to everyone. One of our favorite hotels in the world is the J.W. Marriott in Hong Kong. First class service, beautiful (though small) rooms, and one of the most highly-regarded restaurants in Hong Kong. Yes, I prefer to stay there. No, I wouldn't prefer to stay in a hostel in Hong Kong (or, for that matter, anywhere else). How does it compare to the Island Shangri-La? |
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Worth staying in a classy hotel?
"PTRAVEL" wrote in message ...
"J Asking" wrote in message om... What are readers thoughts on travelling to Asia and spending big $$$ to stay in an expensive hotel? Would people prefer to stay in a hostel given that hotels should only b eused to sleep in? Rather judgmental of you, don't you think? When we travel, anywhere, we prefer to stay in nice hotels. We like a quiet room, a comfortable bed, clean bathroom with a generous tub, hot shower, etc. We like our privacy. We like having a base of operations which, among other things, has the support of a competent concierge, a business center, reliable phone service, etc. What may seem like big $$$ to you, isn't big $$$ to everyone. One of our favorite hotels in the world is the J.W. Marriott in Hong Kong. First class service, beautiful (though small) rooms, and one of the most highly-regarded restaurants in Hong Kong. Yes, I prefer to stay there. No, I wouldn't prefer to stay in a hostel in Hong Kong (or, for that matter, anywhere else). Couldn't agree more. My favorite is JWM in Bangkok. I travel a lot on business, so my boss gets to foot the bill. That keeps me Platinum for Marriott. I get upgraded to an Executive Suite whenever I'm in Bangkok and it makes all the difference in the world (as compared to a cheaper place). But, as you pointed out (and I have pointed out before), it's a matter of taste. Some people don't care. I have a hard time understanding that, but to each his own. |
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