Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly asked for a 95% discount on
a Texas hotel.

The pair - who have four children and are said to be expecting twins -
wanted to stay at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin in Texas
while Brad was shooting 'Tree of Life', but were stunned to find out the
suite cost $2,000 a night.

Instead of paying the fee, Brad's people reportedly asked the manager to let
them stay in Litton House - a 2,600 sq ft residence separate from the main
resort - for 30 days for the price of $3,000, which is a 95 per cent
discount on the standard rate.

However, sources close to the couple say they didn't ask for the discount
because they couldn't afford the price, they simply wanted to stick to the
budget for 'Tree of Life'.

Brad took on the role in the independent film after lead actor Heath Ledger
died of an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January.

Brad and Angelina eventually decided to stay in a rented house near the rest
of the cast and crew in Smithville, Texas.

Angelina has also been in touch with the property managers about holding a
fundraising event at the resort, another possible reason for asking for the
discount.

Aerial view of the official house that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are calling home while Brad films his new movie 'Tree of Life.'

The home is 270 acres with a full playground, horses and mini riding trucks in Smithville, Texas.