HOTEL OFFERS A “SURVIVOR” EXPERIENCE

Rancho Bernardo, a luxury resort in San Diego with three pools, a spa and golf course, typically charges more than $200 a room.  This summer, when business was down, the resort offered a “Survivor Package” that charged guests less for each amenity they gave up.  For $19, guests gave up breakfast, air conditioning, lights, toilet paper, sheets and even the bed. The staff removed the mattress and headboard and left a small tent instead.

This made me think why aren’t there hotels that offer ala carte-type room payment options? It might be just the stimulus plan the sagging hotel industry needs! For example, I could easily do without those little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and mouthwash if they’d take some significant money off of my bill.  How about giving me a break on my bill if I stay in the room across from the elevator or ice machine?  I could easily pack my own wash cloth or even towels if they’d knock say $25 off each night’s stay. “What You Would Give Up To Get a Better Deal At a Hotel?”

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November 19th, 2009 | Tags: hotel deals, Survivor | Category: Daily Blog, Economy, Television