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To want a UK hotel room which sleeps a family of five

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Dishwashersaurous · 08/01/2022 09:47

So, thinking about having a break in another UK city for a couple of days over half term just to have a break.

We're a family of five, three children primary age.

I envisaged a hotel room with two double beds, like those you get in US motels. Kids more than happy to share a bed.

We've only camped or cottages in UK before.

Now, despite searching and searching it seems that it is impossible to get a hotel room to sleep five. Which means two rooms, which obviously is much more expensive, when literally going to just be sleeping. We all happily sleep in one room in a tent.

So, good people of mumsnet, AIBU to hope someone can help me find a hotel room which sleeps five. Or don't they exist

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Dontwanttolivewithmylover · 09/01/2022 18:55

What dates are you looking to book and how far would you consider driving. Area please.

lucillelarusso · 09/01/2022 18:51

@Dishwashersaurous

Thanks all for the tips.

The sleeps 5 website, alas, most of these are not accurate anymore.

And the various suggestions of chains when putting in five no options come up, even if it let's you put in five. Eg marriott has rooms with two double beds which is exactly what I want but won't allow me to book for five

So Looks like phoning is the only option and like most people I do admin really late in the evening .

Hope that other people find this helpful as well

Marriott is owned by Mormons who traditionally have large families. Call them. They've made up a room to sleep 4 children and 2 adults on many occasions for us.
user2908143823142536475859708 · 09/01/2022 18:46

Blackpool rooms sleep 5

onaroll · 09/01/2022 18:45

Here you go. Family room for 5 with En suite.
Central York - you’re welcome. 😊
thewatergateinn.co.uk/

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Dishwashersaurous · 09/01/2022 18:39

So all the chains. Premier inn. Travelodge. Marriott. Holiday Inn. Hilton. Etc

On their websites they all have maximum room capacity of five

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linda1966 · 09/01/2022 18:34

Have you tryed travel lodge family rooms there on sale on till march

Alittlenonsensenowandthen · 09/01/2022 18:33

Just stayed in the Athena in London. 5min walk from Paddington. Not glamorous but clean, tidy, great staff. Was sooo pleased to find somewhere we could stay all together

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Dishwashersaurous · 09/01/2022 18:29

Thanks all for the tips.

The sleeps 5 website, alas, most of these are not accurate anymore.

And the various suggestions of chains when putting in five no options come up, even if it let's you put in five. Eg marriott has rooms with two double beds which is exactly what I want but won't allow me to book for five

So Looks like phoning is the only option and like most people I do admin really late in the evening .

Hope that other people find this helpful as well

OP posts:
Roselilly36 · 09/01/2022 18:24

Call the hotel, is the way, many have larger rooms that aren’t bookable online.

Doubleraspberry · 09/01/2022 18:23

The Accor group (Novotel, Ibis, Sofitel) often do a family deal with a second room at 50% which we use when we can.

Starlightening · 09/01/2022 18:23

I know a friend who has booked a holiday inn hotel in Sheffield close to Meadowhall I think , for a family of 5 at a reasonable price too. I think if you call them direct rather than try online may be able to arrange something ?

busymomtoone · 09/01/2022 18:22

Depends on budget but Holiday inn do HUGE “ junior/ family suite” with two ( v large) double beds and a fold out ( double) sofa bed. Fantastically spacious. Or as others have said Youth hostel and take up a family room. Failing that would you consider a cabin/ cottage rental? With food delivery companies now so prolific the catering might not be an issue , and most you can arrange to have a cleaner?

fuckoffjournalists · 09/01/2022 18:17

We found one in London, like a modern hostel, KIP. try hostels with group rooms/family rooms.

cherish123 · 09/01/2022 18:17

YANBU
We have things problem. Sometimes we have to get 2 rooms which makes it very expensive.

cfb35 · 09/01/2022 18:13

Tussle = russle
But with 3 young’ uns it often felt like that 🤣

cfb35 · 09/01/2022 18:11

Given that you say that you’re happy camping, this is not camping, but not as glamorous as a “proper” hotel.
I’m going to suggest the YHA. They do family rooms with en-suite in most hostels. I have a family of 5 and I can only praise the YHA for their rooms. We also did a combo of eating in their restaurant and self catering when my DC were younger… self catering area was great because we could tussle up packed lunches before heading out for the day.
Have a look…. I strongly recommend 👍

lucillelarusso · 09/01/2022 18:10

Not read the thread but Marriott!

mumoftinyterrors · 09/01/2022 18:01

This is always our struggle too OP. Holiday Inns usually have a family room with two queen sized beds and this works for us. Not exactly high end but does the job

Pumpkinstace · 09/01/2022 17:58

You don't need to sneak a kid into a Premier inn anymore than you need to sneak your own snacks in the cinema.

It isn't against the rules.

sunnybobs · 09/01/2022 17:51

Marriot are the best hotel chain for this - they will let you book a room with two doubles and put a camp bed in but you need to ring to get it not online.

pollymere · 09/01/2022 17:50

Just stayed in Holiday Inn with two queen beds... Some B&B might. I'd try Booking.com to search as hotels use it too.

grey12 · 09/01/2022 17:48

@LouBan

I've stayed in Holiday Inns where the rooms have a double bed and then the sofa turns into another double bed. Not sure how they feel about 5 people sharing the one room though.
Depends on ages. Teenagers no, but my 3 kids under 6yo are staying in the same room as me and DH! Wink
Pics · 09/01/2022 17:47

I have found you have to call the hotel direct. Try the Royal Bath in Bournemouth. Two massive connected rooms with one bathroom bit can only book online.
It's a bit old school and tired in places but kids love it, on the beach and gas an indoor pool

SiannyMarne · 09/01/2022 17:46

Have you looked on

sleeps5.com/destinations/british-isles/england/

Leedsfan247 · 09/01/2022 17:45

As you’re not staying in a hotel in the US why would you expect a UK hotel to be the same?
Would you like to drive on the right hand side of the road as well??

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