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B&B Long-term arrangements?

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  • 09-08-2015 6:09pm
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    Black Menorca
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    Just wondering about the possible future.

    Do B & B's in general provide for long term guests and do they provide special rates?


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    howamidifferent
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    There is no in general with them since they are typically normal family homes...


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    JuliusCaesar
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    You could negotiate a rate for them. Easier to deal with people who will be there longer than changing guests all the time. No point not asking.


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    Black Menorca
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    Thank you. I'd have thought a long term guest would be attractive. But then again, maybe some families want some time to themselves during the winter months.


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    Mrs OBumble
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    Depends where you are, too. In the tourist areas, some BnBs are most definitely not family homes, and most definitely do have long-stay guests.

    Just ask, the worst they can do is is no.


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    Black Menorca
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    If I were to find a suitable B & B that would take long stay guests, what percentage discount should I look for do you think?

    I'm brutal at haggling, yet wouldn't want to do myself out of a good deal.

    If they charge €40 a night in suburban Dublin, could I realistically ask for €25 over a six month period?


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    the_syco
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    Black Menorca wrote: »
    If they charge €40 a night in suburban Dublin, could I realistically ask for €25 over a six month period?
    Are you looking for a Monday to Friday thing, or a 7 day week thing?


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    Black Menorca
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    the_syco wrote: »
    Are you looking for a Monday to Friday thing, or a 7 day week thing?

    7 days a week. All in. As in Bed and Breakfast in the morning.


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    athtrasna
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    Black Menorca wrote: »
    If they charge €40 a night in suburban Dublin, could I realistically ask for €25 over a six month period?

    Realistically, no. €35 might be more realistic, and a 12.5% discount which would be seen as generous.


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    the_syco
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    Black Menorca wrote: »
    7 days a week. All in. As in Bed and Breakfast in the morning.
    Have you looked at a hotel rate instead?


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    Black Menorca
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    athtrasna wrote: »
    Realistically, no. €35 might be more realistic, and a 12.5% discount which would be seen as generous.

    Thanks for the advice.

    Almost a grand a month is a little out of my league, though I'd have no utility bills.


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    Black Menorca
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    the_syco wrote: »
    Have you looked at a hotel rate instead?

    Aren't hotels more expensive in general?


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    iano.p
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    We were working in kerry for 7 weeks it was cheaper booking into a hotel than b&b plus had the use of the pool. Might be worth ring a few hotels


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    Black Menorca
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    iano.p wrote: »
    We were working in kerry for 7 weeks it was cheaper booking into a hotel than b&b plus had the use of the pool. Might be worth ring a few hotels

    Wow, thats interesting. Thanks. Also the bigger hotels may have more wriggle room for discounting.


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    MarkAnthony
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    The problem can be that corporate rates won't be available, they usually make long term hotel accommodation quite good value for money indeed!

    OP don't post anything you're uncomfortable with, of course, but any more detail you can give? Is lodging not an option?


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    cassid
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    Would you advertise for a host family ? could cost about €150 to €170 a week and include breakfast and evening meal, would work out very reasonable. Most international students will be gone by the end of August so people would have rooms free.

    There is a website called https://www.airbnb.ie/, you can post when you need accommodation and what rate suits you. People offer different rates and I would imagine you would get a discount for long term stay. They would be rooms in family homes, some offer cooking facilities, some provide meals. You can have a nose at all the accommodation on offer.


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    the_syco
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    Black Menorca wrote: »
    Wow, thats interesting. Thanks. Also the bigger hotels may have more wriggle room for discounting.
    There's this. Also, the bigger hotels will probably have had this thing before. Just bare in mind hen parties, general drunks, so try to ensure the room is away from the stairs.

    Take their weekday & weekend rates, divide by 7, and see how it compares to what you wanted to pay.

    Just ensure that your room has a safe.


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    Mrs OBumble
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    OP, since you're looking for a weekly rate, I'd say you shouldn't even be talking about per-night. For a weekly rate, I would expect far more than 12.5% discount on the daily rate.


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    Black Menorca
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    MarkAnthony wrote: »
    The problem can be that corporate rates won't be available, they usually make long term hotel accommodation quite good value for money indeed!

    OP don't post anything you're uncomfortable with, of course, but any more detail you can give? Is lodging not an option?

    Group discounts aren't applicable in my case of course.

    Lodging is an option alright, but you never quite know who you are living with and I might feel like I'm imposing on a family environment.

    I think I'd prefer the distance and more formal arrangement.


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    Black Menorca
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    cassid wrote: »
    Would you advertise for a host family ? could cost about €150 to €170 a week and include breakfast and evening meal, would work out very reasonable. Most international students will be gone by the end of August so people would have rooms free.

    There is a website called https://www.airbnb.ie/, you can post when you need accommodation and what rate suits you. People offer different rates and I would imagine you would get a discount for long term stay. They would be rooms in family homes, some offer cooking facilities, some provide meals. You can have a nose at all the accommodation on offer.

    Thank you. I've been on the site and there were some competitive rates alright. I didn't know I could advertise also. worth considering for sure.


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    Black Menorca
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    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    OP, since you're looking for a weekly rate, I'd say you shouldn't even be talking about per-night. For a weekly rate, I would expect far more than 12.5% discount on the daily rate.

    Right so. These tips are great folks. Really appreciate them.


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    ja1986
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    Own room in a hostel?


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    Black Menorca
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    ja1986 wrote: »
    Own room in a hostel?

    Is there such a thing? I always thought hostels were multi occupancy rooms.


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    Mrs OBumble
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    Black Menorca wrote: »
    Is there such a thing? I always thought hostels were multi occupancy rooms.

    Yes. Same as with a BnB, you just book a double room, and pay for two people.

    They're unlikely to be doing weekly rates yet, so probably work out dearer than BnBs that do.

    But the advantage is that you get access to a full kitchen and lounge area as well as your room. Shared, to be sure. But better than being stuck in a bedroom in your BnB.


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    Black Menorca
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    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    Yes. Same as with a BnB, you just book a double room, and pay for two people.

    They're unlikely to be doing weekly rates yet, so probably work out dearer than BnBs that do.

    But the advantage is that you get access to a full kitchen and lounge area as well as your room. Shared, to be sure. But better than being stuck in a bedroom in your BnB.

    Excellent point. :)


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    the_syco
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    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    They're unlikely to be doing weekly rates yet, so probably work out dearer than BnBs that do.
    Some hostels near colleges do it for the college year. If you are going to stay there, ensure before hand that you can change your lock (and give a copy of the key to the owner), as some of the hostels I've been to, keys can unlock other doors (drunken mistakes can terrify people at 5am).


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