to assume we would share a twin room rather than forking out for a room each?

[vanillanice]

Best friend asked me if I wanted to go on a one night spa break with her next month. Her DH is away on a stag do so she thought it would be nice to get away. I rarely get a night away from the kids so jumped at the chance. She said she would research it all online and let me know what hotels are available. We agreed a price of no more than £170 for a room.

She texted me earlier to say that there's only a couple of spa breaks available and the cheapest room is £150 including breakfast. I naively assumed that we would be sharing a room so the price would come to £75 each. Expensive, but as I don't get the chance to go out much I'm prepared to pay it.

I texted her back saying, yeah book the room, just check it is a twin room rather than a double. She's replied saying she wants her own room so it would be £150 each.

No way I can afford this. My fault for assuming we'd share, but seriously who goes on a girly night away and then has their own room. Seems a needless waste of money too. It's not like we don't know each other very well.

Going to ring her tomorrow to say we either share a room or she'll have to go with someone else, as my budget wont stretch this far.

YABU to assume your friend didn't want her own room. YABVVU to just invite someone else along rather than attempting to sort it out.

I would always prefer my own room but if I were your friend I would offer to share anyway rather than you not coming at all.

YANBU, I would have thought she meant a twin room too, as it is a girly weekend.

I go away lots with my friends. I would love to have a room of my own but, financially it doesn't make sense. We often share a double bed as I don't get that there's much difference if it's a good friend. Double rooms are usually bigger as well. Tbh I don't see the problem in asking someone else along. We do it all the time, don't like anyone to miss out! Also, if there's an odd number we always pay an equal amount regardless of someone then having their own room.

A twin room has been booked!

Glad you sorted it - fwiw, I hate sharing rooms too. Have you ever shared with her before? Maybe try to avoid doing whatever it is that she finds difficult when sharing with other people ??

Glad you sorted it.

I must admit I would have refused to share. I really like some peace and quiet which is a rare thing in my house right now! [anti social emoticon]