Family business takes me to the north of England this week, so for the first time in years I started looking at the cost of overnight accommodation along or near our motorway systems, and I was staggered by some of the rip-off prices, many charging over £100 ($200) per room per night.
I have travelled in Europe and the USA and have often stayed at the big chain motels such as Days Inn, Holiday Inn, Travelodge etc. and have always found them good value for money, but like so many other things in this country it seems that we are expected to pay a premium for the ‘privilege’ of staying at these so called ‘budget’ hotels.
Anyway, my bag is packed, so let’s hope that the weather is kind, for £100 per night will seem cheap when …
… I’m stuck in a bloody snowdrift. 😦
bigjohn 
