Boyfriend booked a cheaper room ...aibu?

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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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any thing that splits is fine. Just pointing out this is one of probably MANY costs that would need to be shared so i wouldn;t pick a row about this one, when you need to have a general agreement about splitting costs anyway.

The only notable difference I've ever noticed with a double tree is you get a cookie on arrival.. cancel yours book the Premier Inn and buy yourself a nice bottle of perfume at the airport.

Sorry I have to say YABU to an extent. I have stay in a number of both Premier inns and Doubletree hotels there is very little difference. Many Doubletrees are run down living of a past reputation. I would stay in a premier inn both nights if it’s just out of the two hotels!

Once booked a Sofitel at Gatwick for an early morning flight.

Oh the deep relief of waking up after a good night’s sleep, a quick shower & then walk into the airport terminal with no hassle. So early that the hotel restaurant wasn’t serving breakfast - minor meh as the terminal heaves with Prets etc.

But it was worth every penny to avoid staying up or catching a few hours sleep before travelling in the earliest hours to Gatwick. That said, a functional Premier room would have done just as well.

The Hilton’s marketing team are doing a great job. Stay where you want, but learn a lesson.
If you had specified the Hilton, He has not kept his word. He may or may not be tight, maybe he’s just careful but I’d have expected him to discuss first if he was going to change plans.

IMO I would spend more on a nice room/hotel if it was a weekend break but for a pit stop before/after holiday premier inn is just fine, but he should have discussed it with you first.

He is being unreasonable in that he changed the hotel without at least discussing with you first, especially if you love planes that much.

But… YABU to expect him to pay more than double for a room at an airport. Premier inn’s are fine.

If the room you booked has free cancellation and you can get the premier inn cheaper then do that. Really not sure what is so special about seeing the runway though. But each to their own. Maybe go and watch them for a day out 🤷‍♀️

Also agree with PPs that you need to have a discussion in advance about how you’re going to pay for things when you’re away because you’d be a mug to be paying higher prices if he’s only going to take you to the equivalent of a weatherspoons when it’s his turn to cough up the cash.

You're paying, your choice. If you want to stay at the DoubleTree, do it! You don't have to match what the bf chose.
If you want to save, cancel and book a cheaper hotel/motel/Inn.

Add up both hotels and split it down the middle. Tell him to catch a grip or he isn’t going! Lol Enjoy your holiday.

I’d tell him that as he’s saved so much money on the hotel room he’ll be able to take you out for a lovely meal plus cocktails etc

I think the main problem is he just booked it without discussing with you first. If he changed his mind he should have considered your feelings and called you to let you know that's what he wants to do and come to an agreement rather than just going ahead with it and telling you later. It doesn't bode well for the relationship if he doesn't consult with you and just makes decisions on your behalf.

YABU to expect him to pay more than double for a room at an airport. Premier inn’s are fine.

It was his suggestion to book that particular hotel. He seems to be happy to stay there when OP is paying, just doesn't want to pay for it himself.

Whether he's right or wrong on this aspect, you probably shouldn't be going on holiday together if you're going to fall out over money at the booking stage.

@iRun2eatCake

you haven't? Maybe you need to travel on a budget more? If not why should the OP?

Missing the point but what's wrong with Premierinn?

I love a premier inn. You know exactly what you are
going to get, reasonably priced, comfortable beds and an amazing breakfast!