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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 3 kids, they are now 10-15, we rarely get 2 rooms.  We usually use airnb for more than three nights,  but we do fit into one hotel room fairly often.  It is really only an issue in Europe, but if it is a US chain (Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, etc), it isn't.  We are the highest level for Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, so maybe that is why we don't get push back?  We can usually get a roll away so 5 it isn't a problem  - I realize that we get upgraded a lot so maybe that is why we can usually get a roll away or there are 2 beds and a sofa bed.

We travel a lot.  At least 3 big trips and usually 4-6 smaller, having to get 2 rooms would cut into this. [/quote]

If you are as the highest level you presumably have a lot of points.  Why not use upgrades or points for more privacy?[/quote]

I think it is the level of hotel that we stay at that drives the decision. When we use points the hotels are usually in the 40-50K point exchange, so another room is a big hit.  And when we do choose to use more points than for a standard room it is for view or the option of a balcony, not for another bed.  We don't spend a lot of time in the hotel so it doesn't seem worth it (I guess if we were big sleepers, liked room service we might make different decisions).  And when we stop just to sleep on the way somewhere, I'll pick a residence inn/fairfield inn so they usually have sleeping for 6 so an extra room seems like a waste if we are just there from 10pm-6am.

Also, I am not shy about asking for a different room.  I'd say about half of the time I am traveling with my family (for work and I'm alone I'll take whatever) I'll see the room and ask for another --as kindly and apologetically as possible. Unless we arrive after 8 pm something can always be done.  Usually a different room that is bigger or has a different set up can get us what we need as far as having a couch or room for a roll-away.

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