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WIBU to book into a hotel a night a month?

64 replies

Rainallnight · 13/02/2022 06:52

We have DC who are early wakers. DP and I take it in turns to have a weekend lie in. If it’s your turn to have a lie in, you go into the spare room (so you also don’t deal with any night wakings) and the other person deals with the early morning.

BUT the buggers always wake me up anyway. I’m a very light sleeper and just the noise of two small kids being up and about, going to the loo etc wakes me up.

I am desperate to sleep past 6.

So I was thinking of booking myself into a hotel a night a month for my lie in. Nothing fancy, a Premier Inn or something would be fine. I just want to sleep.

But is that unreasonable and indulgent?

OP posts:
IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 13/02/2022 07:48

Do it!!! When my dc were younger I dreamed of doing this! There’s a premier in less than 15 mins away, but we were utterly skint when the dc were that age.

Even if you still wake up, or are disturbed, you’ll have some peace. You won’t hear your dc crashing around, and be tempted to just get up now you’re awake.

Bunnycat101 · 13/02/2022 07:50

I’m debating exactly that. I am finally a bit broken with sleep deprivation - it’s the build up over years and the thought of a guaranteed night of sleep without waking sounds incredibly appealing. Everyone has much more sympathy when you have a baby but it’s the grind of working on disrupted sleep that is affecting me now.

waltzingparrot · 13/02/2022 07:51

Are you not able to go to bed a couple of hours earlier and get the extra sleep you need then?

MaizeAmaze · 13/02/2022 07:52

I dont find hotels quiet. Are you sure it would be more peaceful?

rifling · 13/02/2022 07:53

Last time I stayed at a Premier Inn I got woken at 3am and 5am by the same noisy family! Hope you get better luck!

tootiredtospeak · 13/02/2022 07:53

Try it but it might not be as good as you think. I bet housekeeping or some other noisy tucker banging their door wakes you up anyway.

coffeepleeease · 13/02/2022 07:54

Not unreasonable at all, go for it !

tooembarrassedtosay · 13/02/2022 07:56

Do it. I did with my first and intend on doing it with my second. Tell them to give you a room at the end of the corridor though so other guests don't disturb you / fire doors bang etc.

Gladioli23 · 13/02/2022 07:58

Definitely worth trying white or other noise - you can have it on all night and it definitely helps me sleep well.

This thread has just reminded me that it exists, have been being super frustrated at waking up early!

maddening · 13/02/2022 08:01

Or an Airbnb?

Spud1130 · 13/02/2022 08:02

If you can afford it, do it. I do, not as frequently as once a month, but once or twice a year and it feels like a real luxury. Knowing I have no responsibility means I definitely sleep better, and even though I wake early, being able to lie in bed and read a book, shower and eat breakfast made by someone else and not have to referee others and drink hot coffee is all part of the relaxation experience!

Thanks to covid it's been over 2 years since my last trip, time to book again I think!

rainbowandglitter · 13/02/2022 08:16

Surely a hotel is louder than home. Sleeping in an unfamiliar place means I wake earlier than home in a hotel.

Mummy1608 · 13/02/2022 08:24

I know this isn't what you asked really but in your place I'd try to shift the early waking of your DC. Gradually pushing back bedtime, using darker blinds etc. My Dd wakes naturally about 8am which is something we've really aimed for, it works well for us, could be worth a try

imisscashmere · 13/02/2022 08:28

I REALLY couldn’t be bothered to do this. The faff of the whole thing, and I probably wouldn’t sleep better anyway. But if you want to - go for it!

MyAnacondaMight · 13/02/2022 08:29

Hotels are not quieter than small children. Try it, but I think you’ll be disappointed.

Wax ear plugs and white noise would probably be more useful.

WhatTheEll · 13/02/2022 08:33

Fab idea OP! Why haven't I thought of this?!

User48751490 · 13/02/2022 08:44

@BendingSpoons

I would probably wake at 6 anyway and then be annoyed at the waste of money!
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LuckyAmy1986 · 13/02/2022 08:48

I bet you would wake up when you usually do! But you can at least try and you can always just chill with a cuppa and nice relaxing bath or something. Enjoy!!

Darbs76 · 13/02/2022 08:50

Why not. Mine are 17 & 14 now and I am up at 6 and they sleep in!! Just the way it is.

Darbs76 · 13/02/2022 08:51

But yes don’t forget people who use premier inns are just going for a sleep, you could be disturbed anyway

babasaclover · 13/02/2022 08:54

Do it sleep is so important. Check out local air b&bs

babasaclover · 13/02/2022 08:54

For guaranteed peace. So annoying when I'm a hotel and someone slams the doors early morning. Air B&B if you book entire place guaranteed sleep ⭐️

ThAtSnOtMynAm · 13/02/2022 09:08

Yes do it. I book myself into a premier inn ever so often when I'm exhausted. Hubby doesn't mind.

LazySaturday · 13/02/2022 09:11

@Boombastic22

Hotels like premier inns are usually noisy, I doubt you’d get a better night’s sleep at all. And if DP deaf is he safe to have kids alone? I’d be having an early night.
@Boombastic22 Confused was this supposed to be a serious question or a piss take?

Op, I love a night in a hotel and always sleep well so if your Dp is in agreement with it then give it a try and see how it goes.
It might become a monthly treat it might not but you'll enjoy finding out Smile

Louisianagumbo · 13/02/2022 09:16

I don't understand why you wouldn't. A good sleep, and a lazy Sunday breakfast. Sounds perfect.