I’ll end with a story from my sister. She booked a “river view” room in London for NYE. The “view” was a brick wall and a partially visible puddle. But the deal was so cheap she didn’t care—she spent the night in the hotel bar making friends with a group of tourists from Newcastle. Best NYE she ever had.
So here’s the takeaway: hunt for the deal, but don’t expect perfection. A cheap room that’s clean and has hot water is already a win. Everything else—nice staff, free champagne, a working TV—is a bonus.
Go on, check the deals now. Just avoid the lobster. You’ve been warned.
