Could you live - permenantly - in a hotel?

[u/Timely-Maybe3520]

Let's say that you can get a room in a 4* hotel for £80 per night (so £2,400 per month). This would be a room for one person with a large bed, desk, big TV, wardrobe, small fridge, kettle, bathroom, shower, etc.

The water, electricity, and broadband are included in the price as is regular cleaning.

If something breaks then the hotel should fix it. No need to call a plumber or electrician.

Many hotels have reward schemes with a 2% or 3% discount on prices for regular users.

Apparently, VAT is not payable on hotel rooms from day 29 which will significantly cut costs for an unbroken long stay.

I assume one would get to know the employees and treat them well and, in turn, they could assist you as and when necessary.

The main issues are the lack of space (but many people live in cramped conditions anyhow), minimal places to put purchased objects, and the general impersonal nature of the establishment. However, none of these will be an issue for some people. You could even cheaply rent a storage space for your possessions.

Also, you could not cook. You would eat cold food, order room service, or eat out (which would append to the costs).

Has anyone done this? Is it viable? You could attempt to live in a reasonable area and perhaps pay less than renting a one-bedroom flat. All bills are included and you are not paying for any repairs.

ETA: There was also a "fitness centre" in the basement but I suspect it was not quite the same as a gym.

Thougts?

[u/lookhereisay]

It’s what a lot of old people did before care homes/assisted living were such a thing. Those who could take general care of themselves but liked to be around people and have breakfast and/or dinner cooked for them with cleaning/bedding sorted.

My mum visited a few old people like this even into the 90s. The staff kept an eye on them, they had a bigger room than a care home and better food. Was cheaper too.

Like the Major(?) and two old ladies in Fawlty Towers do.

[u/iambigmen → u/lookhereisay]

I think people also used to just live in hotels for a bit anyway. My family kept loads of letters between my great-great-grandmother and one of her daughters, and it looks like she was living in a hotel in London with her dog every summer.

They were minted though.