What's the last thing you bought that wasn't worth the money?

I once stayed at the Midland, which is known as the nicest hotel in Manchester. Because I hit lastminute or one of those websites and for some reason the room price was £70. Which is like £10-20 more than a Travelodge. You get more dedicated staff, nicer looking room. And I just figured I'd do it for the experience. I mean, it is more pleasant. But as you say, how long do you see it for? And I would never eat in hotel restaurants, unless there was no other choice. They overcharge. Partly a convenience thing. Because also there's a lot of corporate travellers on expenses where their employer insists on them eating in the hotel restaurant. In a city there are always restaurants that are as good for less money. The big thing with Hiltons etc is that it's corporate business travellers. And so, they don't care it costs £200 as the company is paying. AND they get Hilton Points that they can trade in and get free hotel rooms with their family on a weekend. That's why those people don't want to stay in Premier Inns. So they can get to do free family trips. When you're a businessman spending their own money (like me) I don't care. I'm after a good cheap room. Bed, TV, Bathroom and a small desk are all I want. And that there's some pubs or restaurants nearby for dinner. I don't even care about minibars. I'll find a shop and grab booze, snacks etc.