Question from a first gen lawyer: while in big law, what is the maximum amount of $$ you’re comfortable spending on a hotel per night?

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Depends on the purpose of the hotel. Is it just HQ while abroad? 4 star hotel will do $300 per night. Is it for luxurious exp at a resort? Prob $1000

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On business, whatever a Hampton, Sheraton, Doubletree or similar chain hotel costs. Nothing fancy for me.

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C1: The Lutetia is amazing.

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Never over 2.5k/night for personal travel for me. For work whatever the nicest thing is within budget ( firms often use something like Navan that specifies budget based on average costs and I often make 5 star hotels work. My old firm always used 5 star hotels for firm retreats too so my hesitation was low. Partners booking for business also typically booked nicer hotels and I choose the same one using them as an excuse)

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Thanks!

For work, I would pause before going over $1000 per night.

For personal, I have never stayed at a fancy hotel.

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On business: What the firm’s travel agency finds except in some cities where I have favourites (and will pay the difference); generally prices come out between 300-500.

Would also be my personal range except for something special where I would spend more.

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