Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Since the OP is apparently going to a location with many hotel choices, location is obviously a big consideration, not only proximity to the business location but also neighborhood amenities and attractiveness.
Indeed. If I were preparing for a long term stay I would consider not only the brand standards and benefits but also the specifics of each property within my price range:
- Is this a newer or older property? (Older ones often are not as nicer as newer ones within the same brand.)
- How convenient is the location to my work site?
- How convenient is the location to dining, shopping, and activities. If I'm going to be there for 2-3 months these things are important.
- Is the location susceptible to noise problems, e.g. next to a busy highway or rail line, or near a construction site?
- What are the recreation facilities? (There is variability within brand standards, such as whether a pool is indoors or outdoors.)
- And finally, to what extent is local management will to negotiate on the terms of my long-term stay? It's not just about getting the lowest price; we may be able to agree on other items of value to me like a choice room, an upgrade, or leaving the room unrented 4 days a month when I'm out of town.