B&B Hikes prices by 1300% (Runrig Concert)

baldelectrician

Called a bed and breakfast in Perth 27th August (the day after Runrig announce their 'homecoming' concert at Scone Palace) here's the jist of the conversation

Them-"Hello Be*ches Guest house"
Me- Hello, I am calling to ask if you have any vacancies for 29th August 2009?
Them- "Is this for Runrig?"
Me - Yes
Them "I don't even have my book for next year, Are you just wanting it [the room] for one night?"
Me- Just one night
Them "I'm really only taking it [bookings] for two [nights]" It will be £50 PER PERSON PER NIGHT


This is where we see an issue of rip off britian. The guest house advertises rooms for £30 per night on the web, and are insisting on a minimum stay of 2 nights at £50 per person - 4 beds including kids =£400, in stead of £30

I don't mind people making a profit ( I run a business), but to put prices from £30 to £400 is a urine extraction.

I couldn't believe my ears.

The call concluded in her saying she was ONLY insisting on 2 nights as there was a Runrig concert, and had NEVER required 2 nights before.

makes my blood boil

Richard019

It's what happens in a capitalist society, it's supply and demand. It's only rip off Britain when the same situation doesn't occur elsewhere.

I always wonder though what people would say if they advertised they standard rates as being (in this case) £50 per person per night with a minimum of 2 night stays, and then did promotions for the rest of the year to bring the price down to £30 per room per night.

sandiep

Wee village called Kirkmicheal used to have a guitar festival. The local pub charged £1.80 for a Gin & Tonic any other night, on the Sat night of the festival - £3.50!!!

lynnexxxo

What about trying another place? Or camping? Travelodge? premier inn? They all sound like cheaper options

Edit : just checked travelodge website 1 room 29th aug 2009 - £51 per room

unrich

If the B&B feel they can get better money for longer bookings they will. Its not a rip off they are just trying to price you out of the stay.

We had a lady in Ireland look us up and down and say £50 pp. We laughed as the rest of the holiday we had been paying £12-15 (a few years back). I think she thought we'd just got off the boat. We camped instead for a few quid and had a great time.

Anyway its not a rip off its just a person who thinks that they can get people to stay for a whole week not just a day. If you want to stay for a day then they'll have to do 3* the washing and changing. People before, you and the people after.

Antispam

Yes and Madonna/Guy richy who own a East end pub also charge more for non locals

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1530217.ece

sandiep wrote: »

Wee village called Kirkmicheal used to have a guitar festival. The local pub charged £1.80 for a Gin & Tonic any other night, on the Sat night of the festival - £3.50!!!

somewhere_sunlight

maybe you should have played it innocent and not mentioned Runrig then tried not to give the game away by rolling in in the middle of night raving about the MacDonald brothers and Co ( noooooooooooo not the dodgy x factor ones !!!!)
Once in a life time ...............

Must admit I still prefer Donnie Munro

baldelectrician

She mentioned the concert- I was deliberatley staying quiet.

nesssie1702

Think outside the box a wee bit and maybe stay in Dundee or Dunfermline - not too far away and you might be able to get a Travelodge or something?