Hotel living............................

Dawg54 · 09-12-2007, 06:37 AM

Here's another way to live.

British couple's 22-year motel stop - Yahoo! News

**Martha** · 09-12-2007, 12:00 PM

Travelodge? Just weird. Sit and watch the busy street, sounds like fun. (crabby today).

unclemick · 09-12-2007, 07:49 PM

Hmmm - shades of the Gilded Age. Wasn't that the hall mark of the newly rich - spend seasons in hotels/motels in different parts of the world?

Or am I not remembering some old black and white movies that well.

heh heh heh

FIREdreamer · 09-12-2007, 09:40 PM

I wouldn't mind living in a hotel. But I would probably choose to buy a condo within a nice hotel and be able to take advantage of all the amenities that hotel has to offer. Actually they are about to open a Westin hotel-condo residence down here and they are selling condos on the top floors but the prices are quite prohibitive I hear... I think I would love it though, if I could afford it.

**Gumby** · 09-12-2007, 10:19 PM

The Plaza Hotel in NYC is being condo'ed. You could have a very nice room for several gazillion dollars.

chinaco · 09-13-2007, 03:33 AM

I would think there is better alternative than living in a travel lodge. How many of those types of places have you been in that would be worth staying permanently? My answer is none!

I think it is kinda sad that they settled for that situation.

audreyh1 · 09-13-2007, 06:42 AM

I'll take my RV over a hotel any day!!!

I'm sure the fact that I don't care for city life helps my bias. Also, I like to move around too much.

Audrey

Eagle43 · 09-13-2007, 08:27 AM

Each to his/her own.

I'm too lazy too look it up, but I seem to recall a couple living on a cruise liner for years and years. There's always another way.

MasterBlaster · 09-13-2007, 09:22 AM

Well they paid $30/day or around $900 a month. That includes their utilities and maid service. Lots of people pay way more than that for housing.

If that's what they want then good for them.

- To each his own.

In-control · 09-13-2007, 02:00 PM

For me having a homestead or base is important - just to have a place for all the memories and from a tax perspective. I am in the process of trying to find lower cost housing in any of the low income tax states. Then my plan is to spend 3-6 months in a new and exciting place each year via a hotel. One good point is that if you book far enough in advance you can get very good rates, and not at travel lodge, I recommend the Choice Hotel Group( Hotels, Rooms, Reservations, Hotel Lodging, Motels - Choice Hotels. They have the variety and locations with a fair price. If we were to spend any serious time in an hotel it would need more of a suite then a room. And you would want it on the top floor - away from peeping toms and nosy people above you.

When you add up the daily cost of home ownership; Tax's/Insurance/Maintenance/Heat/AC/Electricity/Internet Connection/cable TV/Pool & Jacuzzi costs/Gym Membership/Laundry/Toiletries and Local calls it may be far greater then $30/day. So the extended hotel stay is starting to look very economical and flexible.

Is anyone doing this? if so, where is you home base and what learnings can you share....

tryan · 09-13-2007, 03:18 PM

Didn't Warren Beaty live in some famous Beverly CA hotel? I am sure he got more than a bed and a tiolet.

I'ld also need more than a bed and a tiolet .... to each his own.

09-12-2007, 06:37 AM	#1
Dawg54 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,335	Hotel living............................ Here's another way to live. British couple's 22-year motel stop - Yahoo! News __________________ Full time golf bum.......

09-12-2007, 12:00 PM	#2
Martha Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 10,065	Travelodge? Just weird. Sit and watch the busy street, sounds like fun. (crabby today). __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

09-12-2007, 09:40 PM	#4
FIREdreamer Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,486	I wouldn't mind living in a hotel. But I would probably choose to buy a condo within a nice hotel and be able to take advantage of all the amenities that hotel has to offer. Actually they are about to open a Westin hotel-condo residence down here and they are selling condos on the top floors but the prices are quite prohibitive I hear... I think I would love it though, if I could afford it. __________________ "Fortune favors the brave" - Virgil

09-12-2007, 10:19 PM	#5
Gumby Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,016	The Plaza Hotel in NYC is being condo'ed. You could have a very nice room for several gazillion dollars. __________________ You should not assume that I have a clue about anything I post. If you need a lawyer, go get your own.

09-13-2007, 03:33 AM	#6
chinaco Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,996	I would think there is better alternative than living in a travel lodge. How many of those types of places have you been in that would be worth staying permanently? My answer is none! I think it is kinda sad that they settled for that situation. __________________ Disclaimer: I make no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of this information. I am not a financial planner, my comments only represent my opinion.

09-12-2007, 07:49 PM	#3
unclemick Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Kansas City Posts: 5,646	Hmmm - shades of the Gilded Age. Wasn't that the hall mark of the newly rich - spend seasons in hotels/motels in different parts of the world? Or am I not remembering some old black and white movies that well. heh heh heh

09-13-2007, 06:42 AM	#7
audreyh1 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,222	I'll take my RV over a hotel any day!!! I'm sure the fact that I don't care for city life helps my bias. Also, I like to move around too much. Audrey

09-13-2007, 08:27 AM	#8
Eagle43 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,660	Each to his/her own. I'm too lazy too look it up, but I seem to recall a couple living on a cruise liner for years and years. There's always another way. __________________ Resist much. Obey Little. . . . Ed Abbey Disclaimer: My Posts are for my amusement only.

09-13-2007, 09:22 AM	#9
MasterBlaster Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,777	Well they paid $30/day or around $900 a month. That includes their utilities and maid service. Lots of people pay way more than that for housing. If that's what they want then good for them. - To each his own.

09-13-2007, 02:00 PM	#10
In-control Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 74	For me having a homestead or base is important - just to have a place for all the memories and from a tax perspective. I am in the process of trying to find lower cost housing in any of the low income tax states. Then my plan is to spend 3-6 months in a new and exciting place each year via a hotel. One good point is that if you book far enough in advance you can get very good rates, and not at travel lodge, I recommend the Choice Hotel Group( Hotels, Rooms, Reservations, Hotel Lodging, Motels - Choice Hotels. They have the variety and locations with a fair price. If we were to spend any serious time in an hotel it would need more of a suite then a room. And you would want it on the top floor - away from peeping toms and nosy people above you. When you add up the daily cost of home ownership; Tax's/Insurance/Maintenance/Heat/AC/Electricity/Internet Connection/cable TV/Pool & Jacuzzi costs/Gym Membership/Laundry/Toiletries and Local calls it may be far greater then $30/day. So the extended hotel stay is starting to look very economical and flexible. Is anyone doing this? if so, where is you home base and what learnings can you share.... __________________ In-Control and Happy about it!

09-13-2007, 03:18 PM	#11
tryan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,472	Didn't Warren Beaty live in some famous Beverly CA hotel? I am sure he got more than a bed and a tiolet. I'ld also need more than a bed and a tiolet .... to each his own. __________________ FIRE'd since 2005

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