Business Travel Tips

princessdon

How much are you paying for a hotel? Does it need to be near a good tube station or line?

My OH when a contractor used a group that was under £100 pn and included brekkie, it also included a 3 course evening meal (any of 5 restaurants) if book 2 nights or more with free wifi.

Minutes away from a good tube station.

Dreamscometrue

I am only working a short contract outside of London. I can't ever envisage paying £100 p/n for a hotel unless I morphed into Richard Branson! The 1st week is costing £61 per night as I booked late due to only just having it signed off. The 2nd week averages at £52 per night. I will book further ahead once I've worked a couple of days. I don't want to do that until I've started there. I can book the third week now for an average of £44 per night, the 4th week for £42 p/n and perhaps gets this down to less if booking even further ahead. Those prices are fine for me. I'll get 10% cashback on these bookings and I'm paying with a cashback card. I just need to make sure that I eat well and healthily as I will need to knuckle down with my studies so I won't be hitting the gym. I need to make sure that I have my packing in order. So smart office clothes, shoes, toiletries, mp3 player, laptop and charger, mifi, ear plugs, mobile and charger, memory stick, brolly etcetera.

mum2one

dont forget tube travel wash - when I use to travel with old job - either courses or 5 day cover - had staff uniform but not 5 shirts - so quick dip in the sink, drip dry over bath then onto towel rail. xx

nearlyrich

I keep my work bag packed have dressing gown, hairdryer toiletries etc always ready to go, I just grab undies, tops and a couple of suits plus some casual clothes and I am ready takes 2 mins to pack for a trip and I never forget my toothbrush. Supermarkets do inexpensive breakfasts if you fancy more than cereals but I don't often do the big hotel brekkie as I can't face much first thing. I take weetabix into the office sometimes and fruit...