I remember a thread some years back where I commented that I prefer not to spend big
bucks no high end hotels, and saw nothing wrong with places like red roof for work..because really for what we use the rooms for is not the amenities.
well you would think I had said I was going to stay at a crack house lol.
guys and girls said it was absurd to stay at a "low rent" place.
like you dallas, I tried to save money. I would seek out rooms with a kitchenette or micro/fridge at least and bring my own food & drink.
my own towels and things to be as homey as I could. candles, sheets what ever.. I sleep with a fan lol so that too.
Of course some ladies are geniuses at getting hotel deals.
I was not
I lost a lot of money on that GD priceline!! by pre paying for a great room for a cheap BID" and then had to cancel a trip for some reason. no refunds back then