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To think my boyfriend is tight?

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ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:01

We go on holiday a week tomorrow
As a treat the night before we have booked a hotel at the airport.
I said we can get a meal in the restaurant the night before at hotel
He looked at prices and said he isn't paying that -and we will take a subway.
It's £25.50 each for fish and chips
Or around £22 for a carbonara

You're on holiday,money doesn't matter does it?
Aibu to think he is being tight ?

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ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:11

He says he would rather use the money and go on a boat trip on holiday or put it towards a nice meal on holiday rather than pay for overpriced food
Just put a downer on it

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DeltaAlphaDelta79 · 14/04/2024 13:11

BMW6 · 14/04/2024 13:09

Sorry but I'm with him on this one! I don't so much object to the price, but more what you are getting for that price. £25 for fish & chips or a Carbonara is a rip off.

I bet the carbonara will be microwaved!

coastalhawk · 14/04/2024 13:11

I'd find that a waste of money tbh and would rather keep that money for holiday itself rather than mediocre meal before it. You probably just have different feeling about these things - his are just as valid.

DeltaAlphaDelta79 · 14/04/2024 13:10

Airport Hilton doesn't necessarily mean the extra pounds are worth it tho, especially when it comes to food.

I quite like staying at a hotel the night before a flight and eating out, but those prices, even for a captive audience airport hotel, seem OTT.

BMW6 · 14/04/2024 13:09

Sorry but I'm with him on this one! I don't so much object to the price, but more what you are getting for that price. £25 for fish & chips or a Carbonara is a rip off.

Orophile · 14/04/2024 13:06

It depends. If it is a nice restaurant and the food is good quality I would pay. If it was bog standard and overpriced I would look for an alternative. However, I wouldn't want a subway. Surely there is a middle ground and an alternative restaurant can be found?

Just seen your update. I have never eaten in a Hilton Hotel. I would look at the reviews and see what else is around and then decide.

FusilliNom · 14/04/2024 13:05

ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:04

It's a Hilton hotel so I know it's gonna be a bit more pricey

Ah cross posted. Then yeah he's being tight.

AuntieJoyce · 14/04/2024 13:05

I’m with you, OP. Food and drink in the hotel the night before is part of the holiday for me.

FusilliNom · 14/04/2024 13:05

Is it a fancy hotel? You say it's a treat the night before but is it a nice hotel or is it just a stop over before your flight?

Original poster
ohlaohla · 14/04/2024 13:04

It's a Hilton hotel so I know it's gonna be a bit more pricey

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DeltaAlphaDelta79 · 14/04/2024 13:03

£25 each for fish and chips, in what I would assume is a premier inn/travelodge type place is an absolute rip off and I would be looking to see if there were any alternatives or even get a delivery. I wouldn't go as far as taking a subway with me tho, that would be cold and soggy by the time we got there.