Comments on: Hotel Fees http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/ Everything That's Wrong With You And Your Money Wed, 23 May 2012 01:09:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathleen http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-3473 Kathleen Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:23:46 +0000 http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/#comment-3473 From the picture, it looks like you were at the Grand Wailea. My father-in-law owns one of the Wailea Beach Villas (the nextdoor condos you referenced). They're totally different scenes, for sure. The Villas draw a lot of couples, and some larger families. They have 2 nice pools (a kid's pool not visible from the beach, and an infinity pool that's visible from the beach if you're really looking hard). The service is impeccable (cleaning, concierge, etc), and you have a very high-end (Wolff, Sub-Zero, etc.) chef's kitchen at your disposal. It's the best of the hotel experience without some of the hassles (being forced to order room service if you want to eat in-room, etc). And if you want to stay at the Villas and use the Grand Wailea pools, you can purchase passes. If you're looking for a weekly rental with more space than a hotel room, the Villas are definitely a great option. From the picture, it looks like you were at the Grand Wailea. My father-in-law owns one of the Wailea Beach Villas (the nextdoor condos you referenced). They’re totally different scenes, for sure. The Villas draw a lot of couples, and some larger families. They have 2 nice pools (a kid’s pool not visible from the beach, and an infinity pool that’s visible from the beach if you’re really looking hard). The service is impeccable (cleaning, concierge, etc), and you have a very high-end (Wolff, Sub-Zero, etc.) chef’s kitchen at your disposal. It’s the best of the hotel experience without some of the hassles (being forced to order room service if you want to eat in-room, etc). And if you want to stay at the Villas and use the Grand Wailea pools, you can purchase passes. If you’re looking for a weekly rental with more space than a hotel room, the Villas are definitely a great option.

]]> By: David @ MBA briefs http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-3462 David @ MBA briefs Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:25:45 +0000 http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/#comment-3462 You're absolutely right, I've traveled a lot on business and recently stayed at a couple of Hilton's because of conferences and was amazed at how they nickel and dimed me for every little thing. I wouldn't have minded so much if I didn't feel like I was subsidizing a spoiled heiress. When I get to choose where to stay I look for a Holiday Inn Express, Microtel Inn, or Candlewood Suites. Free WiFi, continental breakfast, cable, and the Candlewood Suites have a small kitchen and an honor system snack bar. Plus when I'm traveling on business I'm only in the room long enough to catch up on email and catch some shut eye. Hope you're enjoying your time off with the family. I thought of you when I was asked to find 8 bloggers to write 8 random things about themselves. I've been enjoying your posts since I found your site a couple months ago, and if you're interested I thought it would be a good way for us to get know a little more about you. .-= David @ MBA briefs´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MBAbriefs/~3/mVtRfvXBpJo/" rel="nofollow">Eight Random Things About Me</a> =-. You’re absolutely right, I’ve traveled a lot on business and recently stayed at a couple of Hilton’s because of conferences and was amazed at how they nickel and dimed me for every little thing. I wouldn’t have minded so much if I didn’t feel like I was subsidizing a spoiled heiress.

When I get to choose where to stay I look for a Holiday Inn Express, Microtel Inn, or Candlewood Suites. Free WiFi, continental breakfast, cable, and the Candlewood Suites have a small kitchen and an honor system snack bar. Plus when I’m traveling on business I’m only in the room long enough to catch up on email and catch some shut eye.

Hope you’re enjoying your time off with the family. I thought of you when I was asked to find 8 bloggers to write 8 random things about themselves. I’ve been enjoying your posts since I found your site a couple months ago, and if you’re interested I thought it would be a good way for us to get know a little more about you.
.-= David @ MBA briefs´s last blog ..Eight Random Things About Me =-.

]]> By: Kevin M http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-3460 Kevin M Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:31:10 +0000 http://weakonomics.com/2010/01/12/hotel-fees/#comment-3460 I never understood why people stay in expensive hotels on vacation. After all, how much are you actually in the room? I'll pay enough to make sure it's not and infested dump, but I don't want all that other stuff when I'll be out all day and just coming back to sleep and shower in the morning. I guess a resort is different if there's not much else to do at the destination. I never understood why people stay in expensive hotels on vacation. After all, how much are you actually in the room? I’ll pay enough to make sure it’s not and infested dump, but I don’t want all that other stuff when I’ll be out all day and just coming back to sleep and shower in the morning. I guess a resort is different if there’s not much else to do at the destination.

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