Staying in hotel rooms with more than 2 kids

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Permalink Reply by Victoria Wallop on October 30, 2009 at 3:59am

We had no trouble in Switzerland because they cater very well for groups of friends staying together on walking or skiing trips. Everywhere we stayed had family rooms with 5 beds (or 4 beds and an extra mattress on the floor). In South East Asia, the same is true.

In the UK, the best way to get a family room is to use Youth Hostels. Most of them now have private rooms for families (as opposed to dorms) which are very reasonably priced and nice.

Permalink Reply by Room for 5 on October 30, 2009 at 4:23am

I think unfortunately Youth Hostels have a bit of a stigma, you tend to think they are full of students and backpackers and like you say, people think they will be sleeping in dorms. Since creating the site I have found this not to be true and there are some great Youth Hostels out there that are suitable for families. Things are coming along though I now have over 730 hotels/guesthouses listed so its turning into a great resource for families of 5 or more.

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Hock on February 11, 2010 at 2:41pm

I'm really happy I came across this post! I have four kids and we're planning a trip to the UK this summer. I'd really prefer not to have to get two rooms wherever we go - off to check out your site! Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Room for 5 on February 13, 2010 at 4:23am

That's fantastic Jennifer, where are you from? If you liek you can sign up to the forum to have a whinge about how everything is catered for the 'normal' family fo 4!:) www.roomfor5.co.uk/forum

Permalink Reply by Carol Cain on February 24, 2010 at 10:26am

Great info! We are a family of 5 and area always stuck with the "problem" of an extra person, or a higher fee. Great resource. Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Room for 5 on February 24, 2010 at 11:09am

Thanks Carol, I hope you find it useful:) Please think about joining the forum where we can moan about the injustice of it all;)

Permalink Reply by Shawna Toth on April 21, 2011 at 11:15pm

I am going to bookmark your site! We have 3 children, and always have trouble finding places to stay when we travel. Our youngest is getting too big to sneak into a room for 4. We often book, and enjoy staying in vacation rentals, condos etc. But for one night near an airport or ferry, or to get the perfect spot right on a beach, sometimes you need a hotel.

-KinderJet.com

Permalink Reply by Room for 5 on April 22, 2011 at 8:27am

Hi Shawna that's great! Yes it's just the one night or weekend that's the problem;)

I hope you find it useful and please let me know iif you stay in any that are not listed:)