Originally Posted by
orbitmic
you’d better have the profile to match. If you claim to be an investment banker or international lawyer and claim hostel accommodation, it will raise every possible red flag with many an inspector (including possibly sinister worries such as drug trafficking which they may share with their relevant colleagues after luggage reclaim).
Eh, don't you usually pay £5000+ for flying in first class and then £5 per night for a hotel?
Can you find a hotel room which can be cancelled free of charge on arrival?