Welcome to FT, coraktp The Charles is now my regular Munich hotel and like offerndum, I don't think any of the rooms in it look cheap. Of course, everyone has their own views on decor.

I somehow got a free subscription to Andrew Harper a few months back (certainly not through being a mod, it came through some stockbroker program) and so far have yet to see the value. They mainly email me with 'deals' which are often structured as auctions, so the posted price may just be a starter price. Maybe I should listen to bhrubin and study things more carefully as so far none of the ones I am familiar with have seemed to be good deals.

I also get the Hideaway report via email and should probably check it out more carefully.