To think DH cant come to this

[KatieBr]

So I am working away in London for a few nights (never had to before so don't really understand the rules)

DH said as neither of us have been to London, he could join me (obviously pay for his own transport) but surely he wont be able to stay in my hotel room?

my husband and I do this! He might have to pay for breakfast if it’s single occupancy but otherwise it’s your room…

You’d have to find out your works policy. What kind of hotel are you staying in? DH’s work puts him in premier inns (at his request) and they don’t mind partners staying as it doesn’t add any cost.

Thats what DH said, I just feel a bit cheeky and wasnt sure it was allowed.

It is a premier inn

Why not? Lots of people take partners on a work trip, as long as he pays for his own meals etc and doesn’t distract you fr9m your work it should be fine.

If you’re worried ask your work if it’s ok.

If you want him to come then you can just ask your work if the rooms been booked under single occupancy or if you can have your partner stay.

Talk to your manager each company is different. When myself or partner travels with work (different companies) we are allowed to stay in hotel rooms as long as we pay any difference.

It would be fine where I work. We have a conference in the US most years and lots of people bring their partners along. They occupy themselves during the day then we all meet up in the evening.

I am travelling down early on the Monday and will have the whole afternoon really. I dont really want to go to central London on my own so would be nice if DH came.

No he definitely can't go.

Against company policy

Gross misconduct

Really?

It depends.

Are you expected to take part in stuff evenings etc and are there more people than just you going, or is it literally just normal working hours from a London base for a couple of days?

In scenario one having your DH tagging along could be unprofessional.

@araiwa - how would you know what OP’s company policy is?

It would be absolutely fine in any job I've ever had, as long as you asked permission first and he didn't just rock up.

No, not got anything planned for the day I arrive, just 9am-2pm the following day and during that time DH can please himself.

I guess it depends on the company, but when DH had to go away with work when we were home schooling DS, all three of us went. We just paid the difference.

Depends on the occupancy of the room, if a double I see no issue but he will have to pay his breakfast
I would check your work policy but if imagine most would be fine, just pay any additional charges yourself

If it’s premier inn, it’s normally the same, he just has to pay for his breakfast. I tagged along to Japan on my dh’s work trip, just paid for my flight and meals as room was paid for!

How would anyone on mn?

In that case I doubt there’s an issue.

But don’t be intimidated by ‘central London’ - it’s not scary, I promise. It’s just busy, that’s all.

Just say to your company is it ok if dh comes along-can’t see what they’d have against it.

I travel with work and I would be expected to log on remotely the day I arrive and work and also afternoon post conference, or even be in the bar to network after.

I'm going away with my DH on his work trip soon, I just pay for my own food, hotel isn't more expensive to have 2 people in

I was fine until I mentioned it to DH, he was like do you really want to get on the tube to central London by yourself, I wouldn't recommend it!

If it’s the night before your work thing, it might be seen as odd you bringing your partner down, wouldn’t it be better to do it after the work thing?

Why don’t you want to go into London by yourself? Aren’t you staying in central London?