Originally Posted by
oncelost77
Looking to book a 1-3 month stay in the Monterey, Ca early next year. My company limits me to $140/day. There are a couple of Residence Inns nearby at that price but I would like to stay in Monterey. The only option is the Marriott but their price is all over the place. I have seen as low as $149 but not during the time I am there. Any suggestions on negotiating that price for my long stay? Is negotiating a price out of the question and if not what is my best route? Thanks in advance and I await your seasoned advice.
I know this might not help you directly, but I did just notice a $84 State rate week before last. I tell you this because of all the times I have ever gone to Monterey County, I would always have to stay in Salinas at the Residence Inn. I could almost always get a state rate of $84 at the Residence Inn and that is what the State of California will pay in Monterey County.
But week before last, while looking at possible places to stay, I saw the Marriott in Monterey for $84 and I have N-E-V-E-R seen them offer the state per diem for that property.
Truth be told, if I were you and I were staying that long, I'd still choose a Residence Inn over the FS Marriott because I would need more elbow room and I don't care how nice the FS Marriott is...a room is just a room is just a room when you are talking about a month + stay!
Dawn