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Weekend away

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AccioPizza · 03/02/2018 13:07

I've been invited to go to London for a weekend with some friends which is lovely and I'm really looking forward to it. These are people I used to work with and we've known each other a good few years and get on well but aren't extremely close iyswim

The only issue is that I'm really worried about the idea of sharing a room with someone. I know I snore loudly and I'm also really embarrassed by my IBS. Blush

My question is would IBU to ask to have my own room? I would do so with the understanding that I'd most likely have to pay more which I'm comfortable with. I just don't want to seem rude or inconvenience anyone else. Anyone been in this kind of situation before?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

OP posts:
Ihatemarmite123 · 03/02/2018 13:12

Yanbu, quite considerate actually. I hate sharing a room with someone who snores, you are doing them a favour

Ishoos · 03/02/2018 13:13

It depends on the numbers I think.... if it’s 4 in total - the others will either need a twin and a single/ or a triple room. So will either be squeezed in or 1 pay more for a single? Would they mind?

If even numbers and all paired up then you - you having a single room wouldn’t matter. Can you just ask what they had in mind, mention that you don’t mind paying extra for a single room and that you snore? Have a lovely time!

Myddognearlyatethedeliveryman · 03/02/2018 13:14

VIPoo is what you need!!

Humv · 03/02/2018 13:21

I’m in a similar situation to you in terms of health acciopizza- I had colitis and now I use the bathroom a LOT. I don’t think you’re being unreasonable at all to ask for a separate room, otherwise you’ll just be uncomfortable the whole time. Depending on the place, when I went away and shared a room with someone, I used the toilets in the main reception but obviously this isn’t always ideal or possible. Is it possible in your hotel? Otherwise, definitely just explain and ask for a single room.

Humv · 03/02/2018 13:21

For me personally it wasn’t necessarily smell, it was frequency, length of time there and noises made!

TheBlindspot · 03/02/2018 13:23

YANBU. I always have my own room whenever I go away with friends. I just say I like my own space (which is the truth). I'm quite introverted and after a whole day with people I much prefer to be on my own for bed and for a bit the next morning.

As long as you're paying for it, who cares?

Original poster
AccioPizza · 03/02/2018 13:24

Sorry, I forgot to mention, there will be four of us going in total - I don't think they'd mind sharing a triple if available but if not, one friend would have to get a single which I'm pretty sure she would not want to pay extra for (which I completely understand).

OP posts:
TheStoic · 03/02/2018 13:53

Just be (half) honest and say that you snore very loudly.

I’m sure they’d much prefer to make other arrangements knowing that’s why you want your own room.

babyccinoo · 03/02/2018 13:58

As long as you're clear from the outset, YANBU at all.

DakotaWest · 03/02/2018 13:58

YANBU

The only people I would share a room with are my husband and kids, at a push I could with one of my sisters. I would not like to share a room with a friend, so I always tell them I prefer a single room. It's never been an issue. I even ended up the only one to have a single room on work training weekends, I was quite surprised that all the other employees were happy to share.

You request wouldn't bother me at all.

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