Travelodge / Premier Inn budget rooms
Best for: solo, 1-2 nights, near transport hub, no car. Cheap and predictable for short solo stays.
Premium hotels (Hotel Indigo, IHG, etc)
Best for: client-facing executive stays, single nights, brand impression matters. Otherwise wildly expensive for what you get.
Airbnb
Best for: weekend leisure, family breaks, somewhere you've never heard of. Risky for business travel — host cancellations and amateur ops.
Serviced apartment chains (Citadines, SACO)
Best for: solo business traveller who books central locations 12+ times a year. Branded consistency at a premium.
Trade Nest Stays (serviced houses)
Best for: 2+ people, 3+ nights, contractor / corporate work. Best value per head, kitchen, vehicles, privacy, invoice-friendly.