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If your boyfriend promised you a nice night away and took you to a premier inn.....

317 replies

neettfeet · 24/09/2021 23:14

Would you be disappointed?

OP posts:
Dyrne · 25/09/2021 07:51

As it’s just a base I think it’s fine; and sensible to book somewhere central where it’s easy to get around rather than a fancy place that’s in the middle of nowhere. There’s no real point in spending lots on a hotel if all you’re doing is shagging, sleeping and showering there.

(Though I would say Budget hotels aren’t always the cheapest option any more and I’ve stayed in some lovely character B&Bs for much cheaper!)

I do look at all these posters demanding something better and hope that they spend just as much money occasionally treating their other half as they demand is spent on them…

findmeaholiday · 25/09/2021 07:52

Sounds perfect and a fab location.

Newcastle hotels are EXPENSIVE

MercedesBenz · 25/09/2021 07:52

It is a great location ! Right by the Tyne , great bars , sun morning market ,
Who cares re premier inn , you will hardly spend any time there anyway
Newcastle is buzzing ,you will be out and about

Hollyhead · 25/09/2021 07:52

No I wouldn’t if it was a base - much better than spending £££ on somewhere you’ll barely be.

CosmicComfort · 25/09/2021 07:54

I’m long time married but we love a premier inn.
You know exactly what you will get so no surprises and are often in great locations for an inexpensive amount.

I wouldn’t be disappointed.

CurlyWurly321 · 25/09/2021 07:54

I really like premier inns, if it's just for the sleep.

It doesn't need to be fancy if all you're doing in there is sleeping/shagging.

girlmom21 · 25/09/2021 07:54

I think he's been really thoughtful in that case and you'll have a lovely time!

WhyOhWhyOhWhyyyy · 25/09/2021 07:56

I’d be secretly disappointed, a nice hotel is an important part of a break for me. Although I would never say anything if he’d gone to the effort of organising a weekend away.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 25/09/2021 07:56

That sounds gorgeous!

In answer to the original question, I wouldn't be disappointed because I'm not a spoiled princess.

What hotel did you book last time you took him away though? Because if you're shelling out for the Savoy or similar and he books a Premier Inn when it's his turn, then I concede that he might be taking the piss.

ILiveInSalemsLot · 25/09/2021 07:57

I’d be happy with that. In fact I’d prefer to save money at the hotel if it means I can get away more often.

AdelindSchade · 25/09/2021 07:57

This wouldn't bother me at all. If he,d booked an out of town one I might have beenannoyed. Nothing wrong with a central Premier Inn for a city break like this and spend the money saved on the cocktails and food.

Caliexpidocioussuper · 25/09/2021 07:57

I love a PI. I’d be pleased he hadn’t wasted money on a hotel 3 times the price but that offers the same. Every PI I’ve ever been to has been spotlessly clean with comfy beds and a good sized room. Perfect.

chocolateorangeinhaler · 25/09/2021 07:57

@LorenzoVonMatterhorn

Can't take an answer to a question on a public forum eh?

Scroll on past if you don't like the reply.

You have a fantastic day too. Hope you get everything you deserve today. Xx

Generallystruggling · 25/09/2021 07:58

Nope, not unless the plan was to literally stay in a premier inn with nothing else planned.

soupmaker · 25/09/2021 08:03

That's absolutely perfect OP. More £ to spend on enjoying yourselves. It's a great location. I've stayed in the Newcastle Premier Inn nearer St James' Park. It's an old 1930s building with lots of character and original features. Loved it. Have a great time. We love Premier Inns.

TolkiensFallow · 25/09/2021 08:04

To be honest hotels are so expensive at the moment that if you are getting a night away and cocktails etc it’s a nice treat

ChateauxNeufDePoop · 25/09/2021 08:04

@neettfeet

Sorry everyone I fell asleep 🙈 The plan is to go to Newcastle next Saturday for the day /night. It's the one on the quayside. Going for food and cocktails around Newcastle. He said he booked as it's in a good location.
Sounds fab. For a city break a great location counts for a lot and they aren't exactly squalid shoe boxes. If you were going somewhere more countryside based and would be spending longer in the hotel then possibly I could see a reason for disappointment.
Strugglingtodomybest · 25/09/2021 08:05

If you're only going for one night, and you're planning to be out for most of it, then I think it's ideal. It's not like you'd have time to use a swimming pool or other facilities in a posher hotel. The location sounds perfect too.

Dozer · 25/09/2021 08:05

That plan sounds good!

catwithflowers · 25/09/2021 08:06

Ahh, you'll have a great time! The Premier Inn is in a fab location and Newcastle is fun and buzzing, loads of good restaurants and bars! 🍾 🥂

fluffythedragonslayer · 25/09/2021 08:07

No. I love a premier inn. DH and I are trying to book a weekend away in Brighton and I'm sad because the premier inn is really expensive! Prem Inn always my go to. My kids love a Premier Inn too we've stayed all over the UK in them!

daytripper28 · 25/09/2021 08:07

@neettfeet

Why do you ask if anyone else would be disappointed? It doesn't matter what we think.

I'd be very happy to stay away on a trip like that - for whatever that's worth.

Maybe for you anything less than a 5 star hotel etc just isn't good enough? If you're so insecure you can't decide if you're disappointed or not then yeah, you're hard work. It's official.

AwkwardSquad · 25/09/2021 08:07

Sounds good to me. Great location, and I like Premier Inn. I’ve paid a lot more for a lot less (Manchester ‘boutique hotel’, I’m looking at you…)

TweetyPieBird · 25/09/2021 08:08

Sounds like he’s planned some nice things to do together. If you want to sleep in a fancier hotel then why don’t you pay? I’m assuming he’s paying for the hotel, food, cocktails etc?

Wiredforsound · 25/09/2021 08:08

That sounds fantastic. A night out in Newcastle with dinner and drinks and a comfy quiet bed at the end of the night sounds perfect.

If it was a trip to a hotel on the M6 just outside Stoke, not so much.