Kind of an elementary question....if you are meeting a provider in your own town and she has booked a hotel room specifically for your time together is it correct to assume that you should pay for the hotel on top of the "consulting" fees?

If so, is it correct to say that you would leave another envelope to cover that cost?  And what is the best way to communicate what that cost is.....prior to meeting or at the meeting?

Thanks

Unless there was specific discussion of payment for the room, she pays for the room.  She would have let you know in advance if you were expected to cover the cost.

Was there any communication indicating that you would cover the room cost?  Did you say something like "If you come visit, I'll cover the room cost."?  Did she say "I'll accept the appointment but you have to cover the room cost."?

If there was nothing similar to that, then you need not worry about the room.  If you are sure she is only there to visit you then it might be a nice gesture to give her a little something extra on the way out.  Just slip it into her hand and whisper "Here's a little something to help with the room."

-- Modified on 7/6/2012 10:36:30 AM

Typically, hotel costs are inclusive with the rate.
If you would like to leave something extra, it is always a sweet gesture.
You should discuss it ahead of time to be prepared. It never hurts to ask, so that there is a meeting of minds and no confusion on either part.
If you include it with your donation, I am sure one envelope is sufficient : )