TravelDealsHotel deals worth booking
Account

← All Perth hotels

Metro Hotel Perth City

4-star hotel

200 Hay Street, 6004 Perth

1 night, 30 days ahead, refundable, 2 adults Price history ↓

Now
$125
90-day median
$144
All-time floor
$122
Nights measured
46
Metro Hotel Perth City — buildingMetro Hotel Perth City — photo 2Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 3Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 4Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 5Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 6Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 7Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 8Metro Hotel Perth City — photo 9
View all 9 photos

Choose your stay

Explore the hotel’s room types

Room descriptions from the hotel. Available rooms and prices for your dates appear above.

  • Standard King RoomSleeps 2, up to 1 of them a child · 25 m² · 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size), 181–210 cm wide
    Room details

    Spacious and comfortable featuring a sofa and workspace. Located in the northern wing of the hotel, this room has views of the leafy, residential streets. With flat screen TV, free high speed WiFi, refrigerator and tea & coffee maker. No roll-away beds are available for this room type. Children up to 12 years of age stay free in existing bedding.

  • Superior King RoomSleeps 4, up to 3 of them children · 34 m² · 2 twin beds, 90–130 cm wide and 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size), 181–210 cm wide
    Room details

    This double room features a electric kettle, air conditioning and seating area with a 3-seat lounge. There is a dining area with a dining table and chairs. Located within the northern wing of the hotel, this room has views of the leafy, residential street of East Perth. Roll-away beds are available for this room. 1 roll-away bed can be added at an additional charge. Children up to 12 years of age stay free in existing bedding.

  • Standard Queen RoomSleeps 2, up to 1 of them a child · 22 m² · 1 queen bed, 151–180 cm wide
    Room details

    This air-conditioned room features free high speed WiFi, a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker. No roll-away beds are available for this room type. Children up to 12 years of age stay free in existing bedding.

  • Standard Double or Twin RoomSleeps 3, up to 2 of them children · 25 m² · 1 twin bed, 90–130 cm wide and 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size), 181–210 cm wide
    Room details

    This air-conditioned room features free high speed WiFi, a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker. No roll-away beds are available for this room type.

  • Standard Family RoomSleeps 4, up to 3 of them children · 42 m² · 2 twin beds, 90–130 cm wide and 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size), 181–210 cm wide
    Room details

    Spacious room with bedding options ideal for families. Featuring microwave, flat screen TV, free high speed WiFi, refrigerator and tea & coffee maker. No roll-away beds are available for this room type. Children up to 12 years of age stay free in existing bedding.

  • Standard Triple RoomSleeps 3, up to 2 of them children · 24 m² · 3 twin beds, 90–130 cm wide
    Room details

    This triple room has air conditioning, electric kettle and tea/coffee maker.

  • Standard Double or Twin RoomSleeps 3, up to 2 of them children · 24 m² · 1 twin bed, 90–130 cm wide and 1 queen bed, 151–180 cm wide
    Room details

    This twin/double room features a tea/coffee maker, air conditioning and flat-screen TV.

November 2026 · 8 recorded stays
Check-in
3 Nov 2026
Check-out
4 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$142 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
11 Nov 2026
Check-out
12 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$134 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
19 Nov 2026
Check-out
20 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$145 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
27 Nov 2026
Check-out
28 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$134 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Nov 2026
Check-out
30 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Room only

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Nov 2026
Check-out
30 Nov 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Run of House

Non-refundable rate.

Room only

$139 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Nov 2026
Check-out
6 Dec 2026

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen Room

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Room only

$946 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Nov 2026
Check-out
6 Dec 2026

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen Room

Non-refundable rate.

Room only

$972 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

December 2026 · 7 recorded stays
Check-in
5 Dec 2026
Check-out
6 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
13 Dec 2026
Check-out
14 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$132 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
21 Dec 2026
Check-out
22 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$120 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Dec 2026
Check-out
30 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Room only

$123 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Dec 2026
Check-out
30 Dec 2026

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen Room

Non-refundable rate.

Room only

$136 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Dec 2026
Check-out
5 Jan 2027

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen Room

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Room only

$932 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
29 Dec 2026
Check-out
5 Jan 2027

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen & Single Room(1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed)

Non-refundable rate.

Room only

$969 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

January 2027 · 8 recorded stays
Check-in
6 Jan 2027
Check-out
7 Jan 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
14 Jan 2027
Check-out
15 Jan 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
22 Jan 2027
Check-out
23 Jan 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$126 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
28 Jan 2027
Check-out
29 Jan 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen & Single

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Room only

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
28 Jan 2027
Check-out
29 Jan 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Single Queen Size Bed

Non-refundable rate.

Room only

$134 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
28 Jan 2027
Check-out
4 Feb 2027

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen Room

Non-refundable rate.

Room only

$909 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
28 Jan 2027
Check-out
4 Feb 2027

7 nights · 1 room · 2 adults

Last priced: Standard Queen & Single

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Room only

$920 USD total · 7 nights

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
30 Jan 2027
Check-out
31 Jan 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$130 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

February 2027 · 3 recorded stays
Check-in
7 Feb 2027
Check-out
8 Feb 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
15 Feb 2027
Check-out
16 Feb 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
23 Feb 2027
Check-out
24 Feb 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

March 2027 · 4 recorded stays
Check-in
3 Mar 2027
Check-out
4 Mar 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
11 Mar 2027
Check-out
12 Mar 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$135 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
19 Mar 2027
Check-out
20 Mar 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$135 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
27 Mar 2027
Check-out
28 Mar 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

April 2027 · 4 recorded stays
Check-in
4 Apr 2027
Check-out
5 Apr 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$122 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
12 Apr 2027
Check-out
13 Apr 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$131 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
20 Apr 2027
Check-out
21 Apr 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$129 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
28 Apr 2027
Check-out
29 Apr 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$129 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

May 2027 · 4 recorded stays
Check-in
6 May 2027
Check-out
7 May 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$139 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
14 May 2027
Check-out
15 May 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$135 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
22 May 2027
Check-out
23 May 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$135 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
30 May 2027
Check-out
31 May 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$122 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

June 2027 · 3 recorded stays
Check-in
7 Jun 2027
Check-out
8 Jun 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
15 Jun 2027
Check-out
16 Jun 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
23 Jun 2027
Check-out
24 Jun 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$128 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

July 2027 · 4 recorded stays
Check-in
1 Jul 2027
Check-out
2 Jul 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
9 Jul 2027
Check-out
10 Jul 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$132 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
17 Jul 2027
Check-out
18 Jul 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$132 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
25 Jul 2027
Check-out
26 Jul 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$122 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

August 2027 · 4 recorded stays
Check-in
2 Aug 2027
Check-out
3 Aug 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
10 Aug 2027
Check-out
11 Aug 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
18 Aug 2027
Check-out
19 Aug 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
26 Aug 2027
Check-out
27 Aug 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$125 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

September 2027 · 4 recorded stays
Check-in
3 Sep 2027
Check-out
4 Sep 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$134 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
11 Sep 2027
Check-out
12 Sep 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$132 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
19 Sep 2027
Check-out
20 Sep 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$139 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Check-in
27 Sep 2027
Check-out
28 Sep 2027

1 night · 1 room · 2 adults

Room details at the next step

Refundable · deadline confirmed before payment.

Meal plan confirmed at the next step.

$139 USD total · 1 night

Recorded price · confirmed again before you book.

Tell me when Metro Hotel Perth City drops

Review the hotel and dates in your account before starting a price watch. Weekly deal emails are optional.

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Metro Hotel Perth City is ideally located within walking distance of Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Mint, and the Swan River, offering easy access to the Perth CBD.

Comfortable Accommodation

Guests can enjoy a variety of spacious room types equipped with free WiFi, tea & coffee facilities, a small fridge, and a private ensuite bathroom.

More about this hotel

Nearby Attractions

Situated in the leafy residential area of Hay Street, the hotel is just a short walk from the WACA and Gloucester Park, providing guests with a perfect blend of tranquility and entertainment.

At a glance

Address
200 Hay Street, 6004 Perth
Hours
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out by 10:00

This hotel, month by month

median USD per night · one-night stays for two adults

Swipe the chart to compare months →

Lower Near usual Higher12-month median $129/night

Select a month. See dated stays ↑

Hotel details

Metro Hotel Perth CityPerth · Hotel location

Loading hotel location…

Get directions ↗

Amenities

Getting there

  • Free Parking

In the room

  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Internet and work

  • Free WiFi

Families and pets

  • Family rooms

Accessibility and safety

  • Lift / Elevator

Other

  • Facilities for disabled guests
and 32 more

Getting there

  • Street parking

In the room

  • Heating
  • Safety deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety

Food and drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines

Accessibility and safety

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

Other

  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Fruits
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Key card access

Hotel policies

Good to know before you book
  • Free parking at the property.
  • Children are welcome.
  • Please note, at check-in we will also require a security deposit of $150 AUD in the form of a credit or debit card pre-authorisation or $250 bond in the case of guests choosing to use cash or EFTPOS cards.
  • At check-out, if no charges are outstanding, the credit/debit pre-authorisation or EFTPOS transaction will be reversed. Please allow up to 14 days for your bank to process the release of funds. Cash bonds will be refunded in full at check-out.
  • Valid photo identification (in the same name as the payment card used for booking) must also be presented at check-in, of which a copy will be retained.
  • Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.
  • Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with an American Express, Diners Club, JCB or China Union Pay credit card.
  • Please note that for 'breakfast included' accommodation, the provided breakfast is continental.
  • Please note that car parking is limited and subject to availability.
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
  • A deposit may be required at the property.

Price history

1 night, 30 days ahead, refundable, 2 adults
15 Oct 202629 Nov

90-day median now $144

1 night, 30 days ahead, refundable, 2 adults
Show the 46 readings
DateNightly rate
15 Oct 2026$151
16 Oct 2026$151
17 Oct 2026$150
18 Oct 2026$148
19 Oct 2026$151
20 Oct 2026$150
21 Oct 2026$154
22 Oct 2026$151
23 Oct 2026$157
24 Oct 2026$151
25 Oct 2026$145
26 Oct 2026$144
27 Oct 2026$145
28 Oct 2026$145
29 Oct 2026$144
30 Oct 2026$144
31 Oct 2026$142
1 Nov 2026$143
2 Nov 2026$151
3 Nov 2026$151
4 Nov 2026$151
5 Nov 2026$151
6 Nov 2026$152
7 Nov 2026$151
8 Nov 2026$151
9 Nov 2026$142
10 Nov 2026$144
11 Nov 2026$142
12 Nov 2026$141
13 Nov 2026$157
14 Nov 2026$133
15 Nov 2026$122
16 Nov 2026$132
17 Nov 2026$132
18 Nov 2026$142
19 Nov 2026$144
20 Nov 2026$134
21 Nov 2026$135
22 Nov 2026$124
23 Nov 2026$134
24 Nov 2026$142
25 Nov 2026$143
26 Nov 2026$143
27 Nov 2026$137
28 Nov 2026$140
29 Nov 2026$125
Now
$125
90-day median
$144
All-time floor
$122
Nights measured
46
Among comparable hotels, last sweep
5th of 30
Cheaper than
90% of readings
Swings
±6%

How we measured this →

Other measured stays

StayNow90-day medianLowHighNights
1 night, 30 days ahead, non-refundableNow$13990-day median$162Low$121High$240Nights46
1 night, 30 days ahead, refundableNow$12590-day median$144Low$122High$157Nights46
1 night, 60 days ahead, non-refundableNow$13690-day median$162Low$126High$291Nights45
1 night, 60 days ahead, refundableNow$12390-day median$136Low$120High$159Nights46
1 night, 90 days ahead, non-refundableNow$13490-day median$142Low$132High$226Nights46
1 night, 90 days ahead, refundableNow$12590-day median$128Low$122High$205Nights46
7 nights, 30 days ahead, non-refundableNow$97290-day median$1,157Low$972High$1,788Nights46
7 nights, 30 days ahead, refundableNow$94690-day median$1,054Low$926High$1,147Nights46
7 nights, 60 days ahead, non-refundableNow$96990-day median$1,083Low$878High$1,887Nights46
7 nights, 60 days ahead, refundableNow$93290-day median$958Low$837High$1,116Nights46
7 nights, 90 days ahead, non-refundableNow$90990-day median$1,013Low$880High$1,208Nights46
7 nights, 90 days ahead, refundableNow$92090-day median$879Low$837High$993Nights46

How we price a room →

Other hotels we track in Perth

closest to this hotel’s latest recorded price · 1 night, 30 days ahead, refundable, 2 adults
  1. Great Southern Hotel Perth4★$94 a night
  2. Criterion Hotel Perth4★$96 a night
  3. Mountway Holiday Apartments3★$99 a night
  4. Comfort Inn & Suites Goodearth Perth4★$120 a night
  5. ibis Perth4★$128 a night
  6. Quality Hotel Ambassador Perth4★$130 a night
  7. Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth5★$131 a night
  8. Metro Hotel Perth4★$138 a night

Every hotel we track in Perth →

Tell me when Metro Hotel Perth City drops

Choose a price watch from your account. Review the hotel and dates before starting.

Continue with your account, then review where and when to watch. Weekly deal emails are optional.

How we decide something is a deal