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What premium would you put on avoiding roaches/smoke/mold?

June 11th, 2014 at 05:31 pm

I did something which is very unfrugal. I decided to forego 3 weeks of free accommodations and pay for a hotel room. Why?

This free room has giant roaches that have no fear. They are so big they look like they have armour on. It freaks me out. The shower also has some mold, and connecting air vents let the smoke travel from other rooms where people are smoking inside. I had a stressful time staying there previously, and decided that I won't go through this next time around.

So instead of staying the the building where classes are and commuting 1 minute in the elevator, I've decided to add daily commute (1 subway stop and a 10-15 min walk) and pay for a western hotel.

I've been looking at prices, earing IHG points, and planning to stay in Intercontinental, but last night I checked again, and saw the rate of $62 per night for a Westin. So I jumped on it and booked 3 weeks (I will take trips on weekend so I will stay other places on Fridays and Saturdays).
It is a great rate, but it is a lot of money.

What would you do? Before you answer, picture this - you are about to go to sleep, and you see giant roaches run behind your headboard. You are about to turn on light in the bathroom and you are afraid. How much would you pay not to experience that for 3 weeks?

7 Responses to “What premium would you put on avoiding roaches/smoke/mold? ”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Oh, I would definitely pay to avoid that. Ick!! I can't imagine any amount I wouldn't pay to avoid it. Smile

  2. CB in the City Says:
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    I would definitely pay for a hotel room rather than experience that!

  3. laura Says:
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    No brainer. Roaches, smoke and mold. Run! To a nicer hotel. And do so without a moment hesitation. Smile

  4. Carol Says:
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    I agree completely.

  5. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    Pay! Pay! I'd pay!

  6. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
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    How are you not worried about bed bugs? Roaches i can deal but being bitten?

  7. Nika Says:
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    I've never heard bed bugs being an issue in that part of China.

    I booked a Westin for the entire three weeks while I'm in the course. I will have clean bed, access to gym, pool, all the amenities, and many food options nearby. The dangerous thing -- it is attached to a high-end mall.

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