Comments on: The best new hotels, for “less” http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/ travel culture worldwide Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jared Krauss http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3867 Jared Krauss Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:22:50 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3867 I feel that because the term "affordable" is relative, we each have our own image of what a affordable night is. For instance, in my mind, in LA an affordable night is anywhere from 25-40 dollars, London: 15-25 Pounds, etc. However, someone who has a bit more money might be able to spend more, or vice versa. So, in terms of their view of affordable, they are providing the service they advertise. I feel that because the term “affordable” is relative, we each have our own image of what a affordable night is. For instance, in my mind, in LA an affordable night is anywhere from 25-40 dollars, London: 15-25 Pounds, etc.

However, someone who has a bit more money might be able to spend more, or vice versa.

So, in terms of their view of affordable, they are providing the service they advertise.

]]> By: Hal Amen http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3842 Hal Amen Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:38:08 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3842 Ahhh! I'm sorry BT, I take it all back! Ahhh! I’m sorry BT, I take it all back!

]]> By: Eva http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3841 Eva Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:20:02 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3841 Well, it looks like we have one less "pink, squishy, yuppy puppy" mag for "vacationers" (as opposed to real travelers, natch) to criticize, folks: http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/11/budget_travel_shuttering.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nymag%2Fintel+(Daily+Intelligencer+-+New+York+Magazine)&utm_content=Google+Reader Well, it looks like we have one less “pink, squishy, yuppy puppy” mag for “vacationers” (as opposed to real travelers, natch) to criticize, folks:

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/11/budget_travel_shuttering.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nymag%2Fintel+(Daily+Intelligencer+-+New+York+Magazine)&utm_content=Google+Reader

]]> By: Sarah http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3800 Sarah Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:06:18 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3800 I think these prices are probably budget for the "Budget Travel" audience --mostly comprised of people who want to just vacation (note: "vacation" vs. "travel") someplace nice without breaking the bank. $79/night for The Pearl in SD is actually pretty decent. Most places in SD are a lot more than that... The Pearl isn't a huge resort in the fanciest neighborhood, but it IS close to everything and is much nicer than most places in that price range. And those movie nights are FUN!!! (Drinks are kind of pricey, though.) I think these prices are probably budget for the “Budget Travel” audience –mostly comprised of people who want to just vacation (note: “vacation” vs. “travel”) someplace nice without breaking the bank.

$79/night for The Pearl in SD is actually pretty decent. Most places in SD are a lot more than that… The Pearl isn’t a huge resort in the fanciest neighborhood, but it IS close to everything and is much nicer than most places in that price range. And those movie nights are FUN!!! (Drinks are kind of pricey, though.)

]]> By: Linda http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3785 Linda Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:21:15 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3785 I pick up Budget Travel now and then, but it's not really in my budget. "Yuppy puppy" is probably right, and they have some interesting pieces... but I guess something like "Shoestring Travel" or "Backpacker's Travel" might be closer to my budget. $150/night... not so much. I pick up Budget Travel now and then, but it’s not really in my budget. “Yuppy puppy” is probably right, and they have some interesting pieces… but I guess something like “Shoestring Travel” or “Backpacker’s Travel” might be closer to my budget. $150/night… not so much.

]]> By: joshua johnson http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3271 joshua johnson Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:50:43 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3271 I think the context is pink, squishy yuppy puppy budget. For this boy, if something is budget fits into my $1000/ month framework. But I also tend to lose 20 or 30 pounds when i travel due to my "budget" I think the context is pink, squishy yuppy puppy budget.
For this boy, if something is budget fits into my $1000/ month framework. But I also tend to lose 20 or 30 pounds when i travel due to my “budget”

]]> By: Abbie http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3773 Abbie Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:05:22 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3773 I think it definitely has to do with the area, but in general, I personally consider budget in the U.S. to be under $100... and I agree, I would never pay $90 for a hotel in Siem Reap! I think it definitely has to do with the area, but in general, I personally consider budget in the U.S. to be under $100… and I agree, I would never pay $90 for a hotel in Siem Reap!

]]> By: Hal Amen http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3264 Hal Amen Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:23:44 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3264 Right on, Eva. But I think "affordable" is still a very subjective concept. And for the U.S. entries, sure, they might be good value "for what you get." But c'mon, $130 in Managua? $90 in Siem Reap? I stayed at a place in the latter for ~$25 that was plenty swanky. Can't imagine what the extra $65 could be going towards. Right on, Eva. But I think “affordable” is still a very subjective concept.

And for the U.S. entries, sure, they might be good value “for what you get.” But c’mon, $130 in Managua? $90 in Siem Reap? I stayed at a place in the latter for ~$25 that was plenty swanky. Can’t imagine what the extra $65 could be going towards.

]]> By: Eva http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-best-new-hotels-for-less/#comment-3263 Eva Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:01:16 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=4965#comment-3263 I think the key is context. For travelers who want to stay in an actual hotel, rather than a hostel or a small-scale guesthouse, then yes, many of these are probably bargains - especially with the location taken into account. $109 for a decent room in San Fran's Union Square? $99 for NYC's West Village? Total bargains. Budget Travel isn't promising THE WORLD'S CHEAPEST ACCOMMODATION!! and then delivering $100-per-night hotel rooms. They're promising "affordable hotels" and then delivering... more or less what's advertised. I think the key is context. For travelers who want to stay in an actual hotel, rather than a hostel or a small-scale guesthouse, then yes, many of these are probably bargains – especially with the location taken into account. $109 for a decent room in San Fran’s Union Square? $99 for NYC’s West Village? Total bargains.

Budget Travel isn’t promising THE WORLD’S CHEAPEST ACCOMMODATION!! and then delivering $100-per-night hotel rooms. They’re promising “affordable hotels” and then delivering… more or less what’s advertised.

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