At the minute I charge £300-£400 an hour and I only work out of 4 star plus hotels. When I charged £200 I occasionally worked in the Ibis, but still mainly 4 star hotels. I once did the maths and renting a flat really isn't worth it for me once I took into account being tied into a contract, bills, council tax etc etc. I only work on days were I can get somewhere for least than about £120 or I get get a client to pay a deposit that covers my expenses. Also, the more you work in chain hotels, you can obtain status and get free upgrades etc. Tonight I'm in a studio room that would've cost more than double the price of the room I actually booked.