Long term stay at single SPG property
May 12, 2015, 4:46 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2008
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I've negotiated pretty steep discounts for long term stays (as noted with the sales department). Typically, in these arrangements if you check out once during the stay it may void your long term stay rate (90 straight days, cannot check out on weekends).
You can negotiate some pretty good stuff like access to the executive lounge, wifi, laundry/breakfast, etc..
Also be careful in the wording of the agreement you sign as they may try and remove spg credit and give you a steeper discount.
You can negotiate some pretty good stuff like access to the executive lounge, wifi, laundry/breakfast, etc..
Also be careful in the wording of the agreement you sign as they may try and remove spg credit and give you a steeper discount.
May 12, 2015, 6:44 pm
#17
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Talking of long term stays have any of the regular Sheraton Skyline London Heathrow visitors ever noticed the older lady who is in the lounge every single time I have been there? She has been staying there for literally years, initially with her husband who sadly passed away I was told. I wonder how many points she has 
May 12, 2015, 7:10 pm
#18
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If you can't negotiate on price, you might ask for something that would make your stay more pleasant or less expensive, such as breakfast, discounts on laundry, a room upgrade, lounge access (no lounge here), etc. Think about what would be helpful for your situation.
May 12, 2015, 7:26 pm
#19
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The Barcelona Le Meridien has 231 rooms, which means they have 84,315 room nights to fill each year. Ninety nights is roughly 0.11% of those nights. Where I worked, we wouldn't have negotiated a rate based on 90 nights unless they came with additional meeting/banquet revenue.
I'm not saying that the OP shouldn't contact the hotel and ask. But, don't take it personally if the hotel declines to negotiate a personal discount.
May 12, 2015, 8:35 pm
#20
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Assuming a normal week day rate of roughly $225 and weekend rate of $100, any thoughts on what price I should be happy with for a 30-32 day stay? I've requested a quote from a hotel locally to bridge the gap between rental end date and house close date.
May 12, 2015, 8:38 pm
#21
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On the Marriott website, you can see the going rates for longer stays at Residence Inn, etc., although those places tend to negotiate rates too.
May 12, 2015, 8:48 pm
#22
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As a former Revenue Manager, these are reasons why you may not have much luck in getting any additional discount. It's just a numbers thing. For example:
The Barcelona Le Meridien has 231 rooms, which means they have 84,315 room nights to fill each year. Ninety nights is roughly 0.11% of those nights. Where I worked, we wouldn't have negotiated a rate based on 90 nights unless they came with additional meeting/banquet revenue.
I'm not saying that the OP shouldn't contact the hotel and ask. But, don't take it personally if the hotel declines to negotiate a personal discount.
The Barcelona Le Meridien has 231 rooms, which means they have 84,315 room nights to fill each year. Ninety nights is roughly 0.11% of those nights. Where I worked, we wouldn't have negotiated a rate based on 90 nights unless they came with additional meeting/banquet revenue.
I'm not saying that the OP shouldn't contact the hotel and ask. But, don't take it personally if the hotel declines to negotiate a personal discount.
May 12, 2015, 9:21 pm
#23
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Would recommend looking at airbnb.com for 90 days. You will most likely find a better rate than you would find from the hotel stay.
May 12, 2015, 9:26 pm
#24
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You may want to checkout airbnb.com usually a lot less expensive than a hotel stay.