I've been looking at hotels to book for a weekend away, bit of me time but they're all so expensive!!! It's really pissing me off! I know I could book Airbnb but I prefer the facilities of a hotel.... First World problems I know  |
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By *iscuits8Man 25 weeks ago
Meath / Dublin / Birmingham |
It's gone beyond a joke - mind you, AirBnB pricing is every bit as bad if not worse.
I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel somewhere in the country that was just for a break away (not for a wedding etc) - if I have a few days off work now I tend to book myself a reasonably priced flight somewhere. Sure, more effort involved but I get to visit somewhere new and it's much more bang for my buck. |
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Weekends are usually silly money. The way you say me time I'm guessing it may be a solo break....well that's almost unworkable with the prices atm. Understandably hotels want to max their price per room....just a shame us solo travellers have to suck it up.
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By (user no longer on site) 25 weeks ago
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"For some reason I don't feel confident enough to fly somewhere on my own, mentally I really need a break. Don't know what to do...."
Maybe a really luxurious spa day. Still nice money but not as mental as the hotel overnight. Might just refresh ya. |
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By *iscuits8Man 25 weeks ago
Meath / Dublin / Birmingham |
What about a ferry over to the UK or is it just a general confidence travelling abroad thing? I was the same a few years back but after the first trip (Krakow) I've loved it.
You may get better value up north either.
If you are searching booking.com, you can just put Ireland in the search, and filter by cost and also use the filters for hotels only, not B&Bs/self catering etc. Something may just catch your eye. |
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"If you can go midweek you will get much better value and the hotels are quieter so more comfortable.
Tuesday to Thursday is the best value "
I've found Sunday night to be the cheapest night in a hotel.
Mon to Fri the corporates fill it and then Fri/Sat the socialites fill it!
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"Thank you all, I'll search some more  "
Also, if considering a spa always worth booking in just to use the Thermal Suite. Way cheaper than a treatment yet you get to enjoy the ambience and all the different pools etc. |
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"I tend to book up North for a night or two on my own, wayyyyyy cheaper than down here, ive a fantastic Excective Suite booked for a weekend for myself in October less than €300 B&B"
We tend to go up North too for a weekend away or a handy flight to UK def much cheaper than booking hotels down south. |
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By *iscuits8Man 25 weeks ago
Meath / Dublin / Birmingham |
Maybe even the spa day with a B&B...
Curious to know how you get on so do let us know here.
I've a couple of days off planned for myself in October and not enough time to do anything mad or go abroad so will be in the same boat scouring for decent deals close to home. |
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By *eMacMan 25 weeks ago
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"Mullingar seems to be reasonable enough"
Grand spot….is it the hotel just off the motorway? That’s actually had a facelift and a very nice spot. Couple of good walks round the lakes and few good pubs in town….ya could do worse! |
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"Mullingar seems to be reasonable enough
Grand spot….is it the hotel just off the motorway? That’s actually had a facelift and a very nice spot. Couple of good walks round the lakes and few good pubs in town….ya could do worse!"
I do love it there |
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By (user no longer on site) 25 weeks ago
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"I've been looking at hotels to book for a weekend away, bit of me time but they're all so expensive!!! It's really pissing me off! I know I could book Airbnb but I prefer the facilities of a hotel.... First World problems I know "
Rorys travel club is great for mid week stuff if your flexible .....10 euro subscription a year and you get the deals emailed |
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"I've been looking at hotels to book for a weekend away, bit of me time but they're all so expensive!!! It's really pissing me off! I know I could book Airbnb but I prefer the facilities of a hotel.... First World problems I know
I've seen his website but thought it was more expensive
Rorys travel club is great for mid week stuff if your flexible .....10 euro subscription a year and you get the deals emailed "
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Very limited mid week availability but Leenane Hotel way over west seems to have single room rate of 85 quid b&n which is huge value to be fair. Only problem is it looks like they don't have even 2 consecutive nights available for the next few months. Could be worth giving them a quick buzz. |
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