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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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CagneyAndLazy · 12/04/2024 19:33

Janetime · 12/04/2024 16:39

Tell me you haven’t read the thread without telling me you haven’t read the thread.

Given I clearly said "I haven't RTFT" your cheesy little schoolgirl TikTok catchphrase falls a bit flat.

fashionqueen1183 · 12/04/2024 19:33

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:26

Thank you for all of the helpful replies - I think I will go ahead and chance it and book it as the 2 adults and 2 children therefore the room is made up for 4 people. We’re only literally going there to sleep anyway and we’ll be out first thing in the morning. I did have a look at some photos online taken by actual people staying there (trip advisor style) and there’s photos of I would say young teenagers chilling on the bottom bunks and I wouldn’t say I’m much bigger than them 😂 so it might be a tad uncomfortable but I think I’ll fit relatively okay on it!

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! :)

BoudiccaOfSuburbia · 12/04/2024 19:31

It’s 4 people in a 4 bedded room, just do it!

penjil · 12/04/2024 19:30

YourSnugHazelTraybake · 12/04/2024 14:11

The risk you take is that if they do catch you they are likely to cancel the booking and make you all leave as you'd breached their terms and conditions. In that scenario what effect is that likely to have on dd and therefore the whole trip. Even without the second room it's a lot of money to risk on the chance of not getting caught.

Most of the staff working in hotels are working for minimum wage, and really don't care.

Just book 4 beds for 2 adults and 2 children.

The hotel staff won't know or care.

HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:26

Thank you for all of the helpful replies - I think I will go ahead and chance it and book it as the 2 adults and 2 children therefore the room is made up for 4 people. We’re only literally going there to sleep anyway and we’ll be out first thing in the morning. I did have a look at some photos online taken by actual people staying there (trip advisor style) and there’s photos of I would say young teenagers chilling on the bottom bunks and I wouldn’t say I’m much bigger than them 😂 so it might be a tad uncomfortable but I think I’ll fit relatively okay on it!

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HOTD7383 · 12/04/2024 19:21

Magnastorm · 12/04/2024 19:17

You'll probably get away with it, just with 1 adult having an uncomfortable night.

I personally would never do it though, due to being an honest, decent person.

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? 🤗

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Magnastorm · 12/04/2024 19:17

You'll probably get away with it, just with 1 adult having an uncomfortable night.

I personally would never do it though, due to being an honest, decent person.

fieldsofbutterflies · 12/04/2024 19:12

ruffler45 · 12/04/2024 18:55

They have probably seen every trick in the book so dont expect to get away with it including losing your money and an early exit.

People do it all the time - do you really think staff kick you out if you bring a one night stand to your room, for example?

Shepadoodle · 12/04/2024 19:10

Can't speak for hotels in Lapland but my sister tried to book a family room in England for a wedding. They were all out and said they couldn't allow her 3 year old to stay with them in a double room. She hung up, called them back 5 minutes later and booked a double for her and her husband. She has a thick Irish accent and they 100% knew she was calling back but they turned a blind eye. They were the only Irish guests at the wedding.

ruffler45 · 12/04/2024 18:55

They have probably seen every trick in the book so dont expect to get away with it including losing your money and an early exit.

QuestionableMouse · 12/04/2024 18:48

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...

This is nonsense - staff may have a general idea of how many people are in the hotel but due to the nature of hotels the numbers are never going to be 100% accurate.

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.

Cheeesus · 12/04/2024 18:41

InSpainTheRain · 12/04/2024 18:03

Personally I wouldn't do this - we were in a hotel on Denmark recently and someone tried to get 3 adults.in a room. The hotel.(chain) cancelled their booking. I was actually waiting in reception when it happened. Surely it could spoil your whole holiday, and I am sure they look out for this as people probably try it on all the time.

I can’t see how the hotel would have known though? Unless they were all in a big crowd trying to check in together.

UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 18:37

Longma · 12/04/2024 18:30

What difference do you think it would make if there was a fire?
The fire officers would do,the same room searches as they would regardless.
The hotel will not have a list of who is in each room at all times.

I worry what if they were searching in the room and though they had everyone as it was only 4 meant to be in there and one of the kids is hiding. It's the kind of tragic thing you here. I may be paranoid. But I just wouldn't do it, personally.

I'd not pay the cost of the Legoland hotel and then sleep in a kids bunk either!

UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 18:33

Bluebellsanddaffodil · 12/04/2024 18:31

You'll be fine. There are five in our family. Most hotels only seem to cater for families of four in one room. Two of our children sleep in our bed for goodness sake. We don't want to split between two rooms so we either end up booking a suite or we all bunk in one room but don't tell them. We don't pretend on arrival, although with three adults that would be brazen! My husband also doesn't do breakfast so I go to breakfast just with the kids 9/10.

Legoland caters for 3 kids...there are 2 bunks and a trundle.

UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 18:32

theeyeofdoe · 12/04/2024 16:16

Some of our friends always used to do it. They’d book a large double room and bring roll mats for the kids when they were all under 11/12.
They even managed to get a free upgrade on occasion.

it Didn’t work on occasion and they saved a fortune, until the last trip when their first hotel wouldn’t accommodate the extra kids and they were full so half the family had to stay elsewhere. They also tried it in an Air BnB in Cornwall and the host refused them entry and they had to go home!

As a PP said, the main issue you’re going to have is that two of the beds will be designed for under 12s. Rooms for 4 are usually a double and bunks - I’m a similar size to you and there’s no way I would have slept okay in them.

But you can usually get a family room for the same cost as a double room?? 🤨

Bluebellsanddaffodil · 12/04/2024 18:31

You'll be fine. There are five in our family. Most hotels only seem to cater for families of four in one room. Two of our children sleep in our bed for goodness sake. We don't want to split between two rooms so we either end up booking a suite or we all bunk in one room but don't tell them. We don't pretend on arrival, although with three adults that would be brazen! My husband also doesn't do breakfast so I go to breakfast just with the kids 9/10.

Pookerrod · 12/04/2024 18:31

I’d definitely do it and it will probably be fine. I have teens and hotels regularly state in their terms that children up to age 12 can stay in the room. But I book 2 adults and 2 children every time.

I chance my arm but am prepared to pay more at check in if challenged. I’ve never been challenged yet. Even on an all inclusive skiing holiday. When checking in, I completed the form with my kids dates of birth and the receptionist said it was fine.

Longma · 12/04/2024 18:30

UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 18:26

I wouldn't because of the rare chance of a fire...just not worth it. And do the adults really want to sleep in bunk beds?

What difference do you think it would make if there was a fire?
The fire officers would do,the same room searches as they would regardless.
The hotel will not have a list of who is in each room at all times.

UndertheCedartree · 12/04/2024 18:26

I wouldn't because of the rare chance of a fire...just not worth it. And do the adults really want to sleep in bunk beds?

WimbyAce · 12/04/2024 18:24

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!

We went last year. It is pretty amazing, extremely detailed and very well run. It's almost too good for children if that makes any sense?!

WimbyAce · 12/04/2024 18:17

I would give it a go tbh. At the end of the day you are paying for and using 4 beds. You aren't having breakfast so you aren't costing them any more to have 3 adults than 2.

Blogswife · 12/04/2024 18:17

Just do it Op. You’re not much bigger than a child yourself by the sound of it . If they challenge you, plead ignorant and say you didn’t read the small print . They won’t kick you out !

Simonjt · 12/04/2024 18:15

We tried to do this, me, husband, grandma and son. I called before booking to see if it was possible, they said no as beds too all, but also due to the adult guest rules at legoland to prevent large groups of adults attending with just one child.

peakygold · 12/04/2024 18:08

I would do it without a second thought. They don't have security on the lifts demanding to see your booking details ffs. Seriously, some people on here really need to grow a pair.

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