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Spur of the moment Georgia getaway. Could you pass it up at this price?

May 25th, 2012 at 02:26 pm

Spur of the moment 5 day weekend kind of thing -- Friday after work (not this Friday) I'm off to the airport, and 2.5 hours later in Savannah Georgia for a romantic weekend with DH. On Monday we'll come back to Augusta where he is working for 2 weeks.

I just could not pass up staying in this hotel for $12 a night (that's the difference between what the employer is paying for DH's hotel expence and its actual cost. I have a weakness for luxury hotels.
















The spa is gorgeous too:





but I don't think I'll be using it at those prices. I thought about it, but the thing that put me off is that they not only mension that they put 22% gratuity on my bill for convenice, but that the ADDITIONAL gratuity is at your discretion, really making it sound like it is expected and you will look like a cheepskate if you don't tip on top of the 22%. Do the math on a $200 facial...)

DH is not working on a weekend, but it is cheaper for his employer to pay for his hotel than fly him home and than fly him back.

My ticket was $308, but we applied for a Delta credit card for their special offer of 75,000 miles and they also are giving $100 off a Delta purchase in the first 3 months, so it brings the ticket down to $208.

Taxi to the airport - $0, I recently discovered a free traffic proof way to LGA - since I have a metronorth pass already, I can go to a Harlem stop (past manhattan traffic) and from there take a public bus that only has 2 stops before going express to the airport. With only carry-on bag it will be easy.

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5 Responses to “Spur of the moment Georgia getaway. Could you pass it up at this price? ”

  1. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    May 25th, 2012 at 02:39 pm 1337956789
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    At $12 I might feel like I were cheating! Wink Enjoy!

  2. rob62521 Says:
    May 25th, 2012 at 07:13 pm 1337973209
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    Wow...what a deal!

  3. snafu Says:
    May 25th, 2012 at 07:30 pm 1337974217
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    Will the 22% gratuity just be applied to items charged to the room? How many taxes are charged in Savannah for hotel accommodation and at what rates?

    Why not enjoy the elegant hotel, room, lounge etc but pay cash for use a CC not linked to your room and add the gratuity you feel appropriate. I don't think I'd use the spa at $200. unless that's similar to what I'd pay at home. Will you use other facilities like gym, pool, restaurant?

  4. Nika Says:
    May 25th, 2012 at 08:28 pm 1337977721
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    No, gratuity thing is only regarding spa.

  5. Jerry Says:
    May 25th, 2012 at 08:46 pm 1337978787
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    Looks like a great place! I love staying in nice hotels, as well, but can rarely justify the cost. If it was $12 it would definitely lead me to take advantage, as well! There is something about having some insurance that the place you're staying will be beautiful that is just really relaxing to me. (I have stayed in plenty of dives, and slept in the mud in the military, so it's nice to see both sides!)
    Jerry

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