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Would we get away with this at the hotel?

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HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 14:02

We are going to Lapland UK in November, it’s 1-2 hours away and we’ve got a really early entry time so we are staying near there the night before - the Legoland hotel as it’s got more child friendly facilities (soft play, a pool, crazy golf, a sensory area) and my DD (8) struggles with a normal hotel with nothing to do.

DD has autism and needs a lot of help and support therefore there is 3 of us adults going as her carers. The family rooms have 4 beds in them, therefore enough sleeping space for everyone, however the rule limits it to 2 adults only per room (despite allowing 3 children per room so it’s not for lack of space). This would mean booking 2 rooms at nearly £150 each, and £300 just for one night is extortionate (all nearby hotels are similar priced due to taking advantage of people staying there for the same purpose as us).

Would we get away with just 2 adults checking in and then us letting the 3rd adult into the room a little while later? Surely people are walking in and out of the hotel and their rooms all of the time and they don’t check where every single one of them are going if they’ve already got their hotel card etc?

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Notimeforaname · 12/04/2024 21:42

We’re only literally going there to sleep anyway and we’ll be out first thing in the morning

DD would struggle to stay in a hotel with no facilities

If you're literally only going there to sleep, why does she need pool, golf, softplay facilities?

SwingTheMonkey · 12/04/2024 21:39

HelloMiss · 12/04/2024 21:24

Wonder if the daily fail picks up on this thread.... or the hotel!

They won’t because in real life, nobody gives a fuck about this kind of thing.

PressStud · 12/04/2024 21:29

Well not if you'd died due to smoke inhalation.

😂

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HelloMiss · 12/04/2024 21:24

Wonder if the daily fail picks up on this thread.... or the hotel!

ttcat37 · 12/04/2024 21:13

Just ring them and ask, explain the situation and they’ll probably be reasonable about it. The 2 adults 2 kids thing is probably to stop groups of adults using it for cheap stays for nights out etc. You don’t have to give your details

Onetiredbeing · 12/04/2024 20:48

When we stayed there, I can tell you that there is no way that anyone is checking who goes into the rooms. It's pretty busy and there's a lot going on at the reception area. We went in August though so I'm not sure if November might be less busy.

ButterflyKu · 12/04/2024 20:28

FawnFrenchieMum · 12/04/2024 14:15

Honestly, I would just do it but booking as 2 adults & 2 children so they are expecting four people.
You get caught (which is unlikely IMO), you just say oh gosh, I never thought, little Jonny couldn't come so we brought auntie Paula. We know there was four beds so never thought about it.

Yep this is exactly what I’d do

Robin198 · 12/04/2024 20:22

I've done this many times. You'll be fine. Have a lovely trip!

Alalalalalongalalalalalonglonglilong · 12/04/2024 20:13

@Shepadoodle that made me laugh. I'd say the hotel staff had a giggle about it themselves.

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 20:11

QS90 · 12/04/2024 20:06

Some of these answers are wild 😂 Do you think when people have unexpected one-night-stands in a hotel, they call the hotel first to check if they're allowed??

Just do it, it really doesn't matter, and tuning back in to reality fm for a minute... no-one will care.

Exactly 😂 I’m not a decent or honest person, I’m stealing, I’m being illegal… I’m starting to feel a bit criminal over here 😅

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Boxerdor · 12/04/2024 20:11

FawnFrenchieMum · 12/04/2024 14:15

Honestly, I would just do it but booking as 2 adults & 2 children so they are expecting four people.
You get caught (which is unlikely IMO), you just say oh gosh, I never thought, little Jonny couldn't come so we brought auntie Paula. We know there was four beds so never thought about it.

i would do exactly this

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 20:10

Rocknrollstar · 12/04/2024 20:07

Basically aren’t you proposing to steal from the hotel by having someone stay there who isn’t paid for?either you can afford the trip or you can’t afford it. All you need to do is phone the hotel and explain and given the the circumstances I am sure they will agree.

😂😂😂

The room fits 4 people so I’m paying for the room for the exact amount of people, so what are we stealing exactly? 😂 get a grip.

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HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 20:08

LeekAndPot · 12/04/2024 20:05

Three adults in one room I'd be uncomfortable with. Do you know each other well?

I'd book two adjoining rooms at the Premier Inn.

It’s myself, my grandmother and my sister so yes we’re comfortable with that, plus I’m pretty sure it’s got 2 bedrooms in the one space 😊

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Rocknrollstar · 12/04/2024 20:07

Basically aren’t you proposing to steal from the hotel by having someone stay there who isn’t paid for?either you can afford the trip or you can’t afford it. All you need to do is phone the hotel and explain and given the the circumstances I am sure they will agree.

QS90 · 12/04/2024 20:06

Some of these answers are wild 😂 Do you think when people have unexpected one-night-stands in a hotel, they call the hotel first to check if they're allowed??

Just do it, it really doesn't matter, and tuning back in to reality fm for a minute... no-one will care.

LeekAndPot · 12/04/2024 20:05

Three adults in one room I'd be uncomfortable with. Do you know each other well?

I'd book two adjoining rooms at the Premier Inn.

UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 19:59

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:36

DD would struggle to stay in a hotel with no facilities, also premier inn on the same dates are exactly the same price but without a pool, a sensory and play area and crazy golf. We’re eating breakfast at Lapland 😊 thank you anyway though! Xx

Edited

My children used to think the trampolines (beds) were the entertainment 😂 But seriously Legoland hotel is fab, you will have fun!

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:58

Magnastorm · 12/04/2024 19:57

If you think it's an honest thing to do, why are you asking if you will "get away with it", hmm?

🙄

Oh yes… the equivalent of being a full blown criminal I reckon 🤔🥱

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Magnastorm · 12/04/2024 19:57

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:21

So I’m not a decent person because I’m planning to buy a room for a night that sleeps 4 people and put 4 people in there… righto…please tell me how I can be a rare saint like you? 🤗

Edited

If you think it's an honest thing to do, why are you asking if you will "get away with it", hmm?

🙄

fashionqueen1183 · 12/04/2024 19:49

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:36

DD would struggle to stay in a hotel with no facilities, also premier inn on the same dates are exactly the same price but without a pool, a sensory and play area and crazy golf. We’re eating breakfast at Lapland 😊 thank you anyway though! Xx

Edited

Yeah you’d need to look at ones a bit further away. For example Bracknell, Winnersh, Wokingham etc as Windsor is never cheap!
But yes if you’re going to do stuff before I guess it makes sense :)

Winnading · 12/04/2024 19:39

RawBloomers · 12/04/2024 14:21

I’ve stayed in the legoland hotel with two adults and two DC and the DC beds are not really suitable for adults. They were bunks and shorter and (I think) narrower than a normal single. Also seemed less sturdy, though not sure about that as they must take kids jumping on them all the time, I would think. I’m only 5’1” And I’ve have found them difficult to sleep in.

The room was small and very cramped so that’s probably why they limit it.

I had an enormous room last time I stayed at Windsor legoland.

I've also booked a room at a wedding and someone got stone drunk and had to stay in my room. (On the floor) no one said a word, he walked out sheepishly the next day and would have paid if they asked him. But no one said a word.
Also would not been on any fire register, but then I sometimes go out past midnight for a smoke or I cant sleep or other reasons. I would be on a fire register but not there.

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:38

CarefulWithThat · 12/04/2024 16:39

Is Lapland UK any good? Have you read reviews? I would definitely want to do that before splashing out on hotel rooms. We are not always great at organising this stuff here!

I’ve never actually been before, and DD has only just started realising what Christmas is and understanding it all so I thought this year would be the right time - I’ve heard it’s absolutely amazing though, and it wasn’t that expensive to go as 2 of us got in on carer’s tickets which were half price!

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HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:36

fashionqueen1183 · 12/04/2024 19:33

As the park isn’t open have you thought about booking a premier inn somewhere like Bracknell or Slough which would likely be cheaper? And a better breakfast! :)

DD would struggle to stay in a hotel with no facilities, also premier inn on the same dates are exactly the same price but without a pool, a sensory and play area and crazy golf. We’re eating breakfast at Lapland 😊 thank you anyway though! Xx

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UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 19:35

Scarletttulips · 12/04/2024 18:47

I’ve done this.

And I’ve booked 3 kids in as 2 adults and 2 kids - saves even more money that 1 adult and 3 kids.

DSis does it with her DD as 2 adults as it’s cheaper that 1 adult and 1 child.

They don’t care.

And I doubt very much the first brigade are checking Hoyle paperwork for room numbers and missing kids - because I’m sure any parent who is missing a child would make it known.

Well not if you'd died due to smoke inhalation.

NerrSnerr · 12/04/2024 19:34

Watercoloursky · 12/04/2024 14:05

If there was a fire, the hotel staff wouldn't know that they had to account for your extra person...

Hotels don't make people sign in and out. How would they know whether some or all of the people in a room were actually there at any time?