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Originally Posted by gglave
(Post 11812605)
There are a lot of inexpensive options in Madrid. For example, the last time I was there I stayed at the Gonzalo - Very comfortable.
I stayed at the Gonzalo once. The owner (or his father) cut off the hot water to my shower, claiming that my 5 minute shower was "too long." Jerks. |
Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler
(Post 11818543)
. . . . until you want to take a shower.
I stayed at the Gonzalo once. The owner (or his father) cut off the hot water to my shower, claiming that my 5 minute shower was "too long." |
Originally Posted by CopperSteve
(Post 11817724)
I've never had to deal with a per-diem policy and I have a silly question: what happens if you don't use the full per-diem rate? Is that a "bonus," or do you need to "use it or lose it?"
I think it depends on the company, typically per diem is just an amount you get to spend as you wish, but I've also heard of some companies that reimburse actual expenses up to the per diem rate. My wife used to get per diem, but it was for food only, and she would save much of it for other things. |
Hi all, thank you for your tips. I am just about to close a deal with some appartments near Sol.
Originally Posted by CopperSteve
(Post 11817724)
I've never had to deal with a per-diem policy and I have a silly question: what happens if you don't use the full per-diem rate? Is that a "bonus," or do you need to "use it or lose it?"
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Originally Posted by ragde77
(Post 11820161)
Whatever money I don't use I have to give it back.
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Originally Posted by Jalinth
(Post 11821513)
?? How can this be a per diem then? The core concept is generally that no receipts are required. If your company requires this, then they are truly cheap unless the per diem would cover expenses in even the most expensive city in the world. Either go receipted expenses or per diem. If I'm expected to give back, then I'm going to very reluctant to eat even a dime personally if I'm in an expensive city. It is a two way street
In my own case, I am a Trustee of a non-profit. It used to pay me a "Per diem" plus direct travel expenses to attend Board Meetings. Now, I can only be reimbursed for actual, everything over $25 documented/receipted, expenses (although the entity has retained a maximum amount to discourage frivolous three martini dinners on its cuff). I'm sure that the auditors saw something in the records which worried them, likely a meeting held for convenience in a low cost location, at which the Trustees received a per diem calculated for a high cost city. |
Originally Posted by Mr H
(Post 11808950)
Personally, if I were away for a month, I'd much rather have an apartment, have my own front door, do my own cooking and cleaning than stay in some hotel room not much bigger than a bed, with no facilities beyond a TV and a kettle, and with the daily highlight being the trip to sit on my own in a restaurant.
Originally Posted by ragde77
(Post 11820161)
Whatever money I don't use I have to give it back.
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Originally Posted by ragde77
(Post 11820161)
Whatever money I don't use I have to give it back.
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
(Post 11830495)
why wouldn't you use it all then
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I work for Ahh-nuld, and as a government traveller, my rates are as follows:
Actual expenses, but not to exceed: Hotel: $84 (except LA and SD Co: $110, SF: $140) Breakfast: $6 Lunch: $10 Dinner: $18 incidentals: $6 per full 24-hour period Anything above that is out of pocket. :rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by kevinsac
(Post 11851700)
I work for Ahh-nuld, and as a government traveller, my rates are as follows:
Actual expenses, but not to exceed: Hotel: $84 (except LA and SD Co: $110, SF: $140) Breakfast: $6 Lunch: $10 Dinner: $18 incidentals: $6 per full 24-hour period Anything above that is out of pocket. :rolleyes: what happens if you have a free hotel b/f? lunch brought in, and say spend $15 on dinner? I take it your lodging excludes taxes? what do they give you on travel days for PD? |
Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
(Post 11815376)
I travel on per diem and prefer that; i usually can get a rate within PD; the M&IE is always more than enough for me. I sorta don't like the first and last day of travel with the 75% of M&IE rule but it is what it is.
sometimes i'll pay a few bucks over pd and eat it out of my M&IE. I guess thats why i'm such a stickler for club lounge access and b/f certs b/c that knocks off one meal, and if I eat a good one, my lunch is usually pretty small.. so I only have to pay for dinner.. and even then... its not much if I can find a lounge open.. i don't have to buy sodas as I get them from the lounge.. I find I do well on the PD method.. some cities are much better than others but its just managing your trip before you get there. Your advice about managing your trip before you get there is spot on! Google maps is your friend; find the closest grocery stores, etc. to your location. If you're renting a car, checkout all the discount IDs on FT and FatWallet, etc. My co-workers are constantly amazed how cheaply I can travel. Per Diem is also why Homewood Suites and Embassy Suites are my favorite hotels. Free breakfast AND dinner! I'm sure there are other hotels that do this too. |
Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
(Post 11853874)
Can you say spend 28 on dinner and no lunch?
what happens if you have a free hotel b/f? lunch brought in, and say spend $15 on dinner? I take it your lodging excludes taxes? what do they give you on travel days for PD?
Yes, the luxury of state government travel |
Originally Posted by kevinsac
(Post 11856656)
Yes, the luxury of state government travel
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Originally Posted by kevinsac
(Post 11856656)
[*]Sorry.....taxes are not included in the lodging rates[/LIST]
Yes, the luxury of state government travel |
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