FORGET lounging by the pool in the sun – the thing we find most relaxing about staying in a hotel is not having to clear up after yourself or worry about what's for dinner.

So as someone who lives in luxury five-star hotels full-time, you'd think travel blogger Ashley wouldn't have a care in the world.

However, the influencer says her life isn't always as glam as it looks.

In a YouTube video that's racked up over 13,000 views, the savvy spender – who lost her corporate job in 2019 – explained how it's cheaper for her to live in hotels than rent an apartment.

She said: "In 2020, I was able to spend 103 nights at Marriott properties for $4,356 [£3,621]."

One of the perks of staying in her chosen Marriott hotels is that everyday starts with a free breakfast.

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Vlogging a typical day in her life, Ashley filmed herself ordering some chicken enchiladas, a fruit plate, herbal tea and coffee.

Once it was brought to her room free of charge, the travel blogger then did a Facebook Live for her followers.

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However, Ashley doesn't just get to spend the rest of the day doing whatever she fancied like you normally would in a hotel – that's right, there is a catch to living this luxurious lifestyle.

After she put her breakfast outside her room for housekeeping to take away, she then got stuck into some work.

"A lot of people are confused as to what works looks like for me," she said. "I travel full-time but there's a lot of things that happen behind the scenes that you guys don't see. But honestly, it's not that exciting."

The majority of Ashley's working hours are spent editing her vlogs which she uploads on her YouTube channel.

For extra income, she also creates her own travel tips and tricks courses on her blog.

What's more, Ashley is a member of Amazon's Affiliate programme, which allows her to money back on items her followers buy.

Meanwhile, she also works part-time as a travel agent and will often organise trips for her followers inspired by holidays she's shared online.

"You guys see me having fun and travelling," she added. "That's just a small percentage of what I do everyday."

And while one of the perks of staying in a hotel might be not having to do a food shop, Ashley likes to stock up on some extra snacks at the supermarket within her hotel complex.

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For just $12.73 [£10], Ashley bagged a bottle of sparking rose, a bag of pretzels, three packs of candy, some sour cream and two cans of sparkling water.

Follow Ashley on Instagram and Facebook.

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