To stay in a hotel in my hometown alone

DucksonthePondQuack · 2025-01-06T19:22:56+00:00

Just because I need a bloody break 🤣 Ive been offered a free hotel room in a nice hotel in my hometown, it has a swimming pool, a gym, nice restaurant etc. I’m a carer for my disabled son and this is under a breaks for carers scheme. Is it a bit weird to go on my own in my hometown? I’d get room service, go for a swim, watch TV in bed and enjoy the peace!

Wadadli · 18/09/2025 23:54

DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:34

Thank you 🤩 It feels a bit weird as I’m not going for any particular reason and I’m leaving DH and the kids on their own. They will be fine lol.

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You’d be daft not to. Have fun

Sabrinathewitch · 18/09/2025 23:53

Well hopefully dh gets a hotel break alone to at some point

Ted27 · 06/01/2025 22:15

You must go. The scheme is there for a reason.
Go, chill out, relax. Recharge.
The whole family will benefit.

Have fun, you deserve it

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 06/01/2025 22:12

Do it and enjoy the rest.

SauvignonBlonk · 06/01/2025 21:46

Sounds amazing OP. Get there the second check in opens!!!

buttonousmaximous · 06/01/2025 21:41

I'm signed up to carers space but not had chance to use it yet. Definitely will if I get chance!

Dueanamechange2025 · 06/01/2025 21:39

Absolutely do it! No one knows where you are from or why you are there.

The only positive thing about working away for me is the occasional chance to have the night to myself in a hotel room with room service and my own company (unfortunately it’s mostly company & team dinners).

Ive also stayed near home when a friend came to visit locally for a couple of nights, I booked a room for me & DD so we could go for dinner with them, swim in the pool and enjoy breakfast together. Once you’re in the hotel you could be literally anywhere.

Evaka · 06/01/2025 21:36

Go go go! And enjoy x

MsRosewater · 06/01/2025 21:35

i used to ( ok still do) have a fantasy about doing just this!!!

SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 06/01/2025 21:32

Sounds wonderful, a nice short journey too. Enjoy!

Gowlett · 06/01/2025 21:32

I’ve done it a few times. It’s a great idea!

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 21:30

Postchristmasblah · 06/01/2025 19:54

You should totally do that. Does it need to be in your hometown? I find it much easier to mentally switch off if I’m unable to get back easily.

It was a spur of the moment booking and I’ve actually always liked the look of this hotel. Huge pool, saunas, steam rooms and a gym (which I doubt I will set foot in) January is a bit of a tight month so a local break will be lovely.

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 21:28

HPandthelastwish · 06/01/2025 20:51

No one knows why you are there though. People regularly stay in hotels alone for work, eat in the restaurant alone, I always ho to a theatre show too.

It doesn't matter where it is, the point is you are in a hotel room with literally nothing else to do, and no one putting demands on your time. I suggest not taking a device you'll doom scrolling on, take a book, a fancy box of chocolates, buy a bottle of something you like to drink may be a fancy shloer ( get a glass of lemonade with plenty of ice from the hotel bar first). If you like self care then take / buy some face masks, fancy bubble bath or whatever you would enjoy doing but don't have time or headspace for or if you have the cash and if it's something you like get a manicure

I love all of these suggestions, thank you. I’m very excited now 😆 For context, DH is actually on holiday with eldest that week and I’m on my own with our youngest who I’m a carer for. I’ll be going the day after they come back.

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TicTac80 · 06/01/2025 21:17

Honestly, do it!!!

I stayed in a hotel the night before I had laser eye surgery in London (didn't want to risk being late travelling up by train on the day of the op). I found a cheap deal on a room. It was the BEST thing ever! I bought Hotel Chocolate chocs on my way to the hotel. I did sod all apart from mooch around Selfridges, window shopping. I then checked in to my room, had lovely baths/showers, ordered in delicious food with room service, read/watched movies and flaked out on the comfy bed. I had room service bring me breakfast too. It was heaven.

Totally different from your situation...but just not having to worry about housework, cooking, the daily grind, dicey train times etc was fab. I did run it past the DC first to check they were ok with me doing this (they're 18 and 11) and they were fine with it. The eldest actually suggested it.

Sebsaloysius · 06/01/2025 21:06

Absolutely do it. And knowing that you're not far from home will hopefully mean that you can truly relax and enjoy that precious bit of downtime!

PullTheBricksDown · 06/01/2025 21:04

DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:50

Thanks, I desperately need a break too. Just wondered if people do this sort of thing alone? I’ll probably get room service or just go for it and sit in the restaurant.

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Loads of work travellers eat alone in hotel restaurants all the time. That's what many people will assume you are. Nothing unusual about it.

I love a hotel stay - enjoy your much needed break!

Endofyear · 06/01/2025 21:00

This sounds like heaven! Going for it and enjoy it OP, it sounds like you deserve it 💐

JingsMahBucket · 06/01/2025 20:55

@DucksonthePondQuack Get that lovely break booked, woman! 💐

HPandthelastwish · 06/01/2025 20:54

I think booking a Travelodge once a month or so for either you or DH to get a proper break is probably a great idea even if it's big a fancy pants hotel.

Bodeganights · 06/01/2025 20:53

DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 20:44

That sounds wonderful!

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It was pretty damn good. It was a 20 minute bus ride. I got I think £150 for travel expenses too so i was rolling in money.

JMSA · 06/01/2025 20:51

Opinionsprettyplease · 06/01/2025 19:41

Oh my god do it.
All the (well deserved and very much needed) benefits and none of the travel hassle.
🤗🤗🤗

This is so true!

HPandthelastwish · 06/01/2025 20:51

No one knows why you are there though. People regularly stay in hotels alone for work, eat in the restaurant alone, I always ho to a theatre show too.

It doesn't matter where it is, the point is you are in a hotel room with literally nothing else to do, and no one putting demands on your time. I suggest not taking a device you'll doom scrolling on, take a book, a fancy box of chocolates, buy a bottle of something you like to drink may be a fancy shloer ( get a glass of lemonade with plenty of ice from the hotel bar first). If you like self care then take / buy some face masks, fancy bubble bath or whatever you would enjoy doing but don't have time or headspace for or if you have the cash and if it's something you like get a manicure

JMSA · 06/01/2025 20:51

Oh my God, of course you should do it. And enjoy every minute. No question about it.

Olika · 06/01/2025 20:49

Don't overthink it, just go and enjoy. Sounds like it will do good for you to get a break.

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 20:44

Bodeganights · 06/01/2025 20:33

I won a really good weekend break in my own town. I went, it was fantastic. It was for two people but the other one couldn't come. So I did it alone. Hotel for two nights, meals out, few drinks. Would do it again.

That sounds wonderful!

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