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Boyfriend booked a cheaper room ...aibu?

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phoneeeehommmeee · 30/10/2022 12:22

Going on holiday in a week
Me and boyfriend said to make it special we will stay in hotel night before and night we arrive home (due to late arrival )
Anyway we decided to stay in double tree and I said I would book going and he would book coming back (we both agreed )
So I book and pay £115
He then tells me last night for the hotel home he has booked premier in £49

Am I being a mug here ?
I said you said to stay at double tree ?
He says I know but this was cheaper

Now I have only booked and pay on arrival
Do I cancel and book a premier inn for night before too?
But I love the room we have it's a runway view and it will be lovely

Aibu ? What do I do ?

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skyeisthelimit · 30/10/2022 12:51

I would add the costs of the 2 rooms together and pay half each then that is fair to both of you.

Betsyboo87 · 30/10/2022 12:54

We always book cheap hotels if we need them at the airport as we just turn up, sleep and leave early the next morning. That said, your boyfriend should have said he’d seen a cheaper deal and you could have discussed it together instead of booking and keeping silent. Maybe keep it as it is but split the cost of the two.

Lifedonttalktomeaboutlife · 30/10/2022 12:55

Omg you can book runway views? Which airport? My son would be in heaven!

and yes he’s being a tight bastard, make him pay for a nice dinner to make up for it. And I say that as someone who loves a premier inn and always book them - but it’s not what you agreed and feels sneaky.

Whataretheodds · 30/10/2022 12:58

RandomMusings7 · 30/10/2022 12:36

Oh, what he did was really rude. He thinks it's fine to have nice things on your dime... cheap bastard.

If you are set on the more expensive hotel, then tell him you each need to pay half of the accommodation so (115+49)/2=82 pounds. He owes you 33 pounds.

This

Medoca · 30/10/2022 13:03

I think if you are the one who will be looking at the planes, it’s only fair you should pay the extra. Especially if you’ll be watching them all night and leaving him to read/watch tv!! I’d prefer to spend a bit less (it’s only for a bed at an airport), and use the money on a nice dinner. Maybe have a cheaper meal at your stay, and a nicer one at his?

redbigbananafeet · 30/10/2022 13:03

Just tell him he owes you £33.

GabriellaMontez · 30/10/2022 13:06

Ask him what he thinks you should do.

iRun2eatCake · 30/10/2022 13:07

I'd book Premier inn. Really no point paying all that extra for exactly the same provision...i.e a bed and ensuite.

ihatethefuckingmuffin · 30/10/2022 13:08

Lifedonttalktomeaboutlife · 30/10/2022 12:55

Omg you can book runway views? Which airport? My son would be in heaven!

and yes he’s being a tight bastard, make him pay for a nice dinner to make up for it. And I say that as someone who loves a premier inn and always book them - but it’s not what you agreed and feels sneaky.

Yup the City airport one. Comfy beds. Blackout curtains. Walking distance to the airport. Proper sound proof rooms.

No I honestly don’t work for them 😂 Depending on the deal I got for where I was going and the room cost, even though it’s really easy to get to from where I live, I’d book a room if I had an early flight.

Hoppinggreen · 30/10/2022 13:11

DarkMatternix · 30/10/2022 12:27

In what world would this ever be covered by insurance

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You know, the “my BF is a Dick” clause

Arenanewbie · 30/10/2022 13:12

I’d book Premier inn. I wouldn’t mind him being careful with money but he’s only careful with his money not with yours so I would follow his example.

NamelessTemptress01 · 30/10/2022 13:13

Say to him shall I cancel the hotel and book premier Inn or do you want to split the difference? I would probably think it’s not worth the more expensive hotel but it would put me right off if he is cheap in general (whilst taking advantage of you).

ihatethefuckingmuffin · 30/10/2022 13:14

Back to op.
If it’s the Excel one I wouldn’t be happy. Stayed there once and never again. Thought it was only me that had issues with the room and staff. Also seems to be an ongoing issue with heat and aircon not working properly.

id tell him to go back and read the reviews. It’s cheap for a reason!!

thelobsterquadrille · 30/10/2022 13:14

I mean, I don't blame him, that's a huge difference in price for what is basically a bed and a shower.

I've never stayed in a bad Premier Inn - they're always clean and the breakfast is good, so I wouldn't see the point in paying more than double, really.

ZaraSizeMedium · 30/10/2022 13:14

Is this part of a pattern of tightwad behaviour?

Tell him that as staying at the Doubletree was his idea he can pay on arrival for that, and you'll pay for the Premier Inn on your return.

Iwantamarshmallowman · 30/10/2022 13:15

I agree its a bit cheeky but im not sure its worth a massive fight. If you want to stay in doubletree total it up and ask for the difference, so he owes you £33 quid. I don't think I'd want a view of the runway at the end of the holiday.

ManefesationofConciousness · 30/10/2022 13:15

Which doubletree?
newcastle? if so it is next to terminal unlike the other hotels

Nannydoodles · 30/10/2022 13:16

If it’s London City the planes stop flying about 10.30 so if you arrive back late evening you won’t see anything anyway! Premier inns are fine and the saved money would surely buy a few good meals on holiday?

RandomMess · 30/10/2022 13:16

Pay 50:50 for both hotels?

ManefesationofConciousness · 30/10/2022 13:17

If it’s city then the aloft has the best views

OriginalUsername3 · 30/10/2022 13:18

Change for the cheaper one. The runway view won't be much use at nighttime, there's no flights is there?

RoseBucket · 30/10/2022 13:21

But you arrive late in the way back and travel the morning after before you leave so it makes sense to book a cheaper one on your return and the more expensive before you go, you’ll arrive a presume mid/late afternoon so will spend more time in it and just sleep on the return hotel?

Makes sense to me 🤷‍♀️ just add the totals and split.

Allsnotwell · 30/10/2022 13:22

In what world would this ever be covered by insurance

He fell under the patio?

mellicauli · 30/10/2022 13:22

Start a shared google sheets for your holiday expenses. Put the hotel rooms in it and any other items.

TheTeenageYears · 30/10/2022 13:24

Not cool but is there a chance he looked at the ratings/reviews and realised they are generally terrible across the board around the airport so thought it made sense to just go with the cheapest option?