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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand all these posts to "hide" your children and not all approach the desk together.   There are legit rooms that will fit 5 (or even 6) guests.

I'm a pp with a family of 6 that has stayed all in one room.  When we booked springhill suites, embassy suites, etc. with 2 queens and a sofa bed, we ALWAYS  were truthful when we booked the room (online) about how many people would be staying in the room.  [/quote]

I gave that advice and I’ll give my two examples.  One time we were staying at a chain hotel near phoenix airport for an early morning flight.  They wouldn’t let us check in with the 3 kids who were all under 5 including a cosleeping baby.  She made a big deal about it and said they didn’t have any other rooms nor did any of the other airport hotels.  I under up saying I would just sleep in the rental car and she could check the rest of the family in.  She then caved and said she would check us in but gave me a long lecture.  The other time was a Hilton in Honolulu where we were staying for 2-3 nights before moving on to another island where we had a 2 room condo.  She also gave me a problem but I can’t really remember how that resolved.  I don’t think 90% of the hotel clerks care, but you just never know if you are going to get that one person who is a stickler for rules.  I would feel dishonest doing this at a resort where there are activities or food included in the price but at a standard hotel where they are basically renting you two beds in a defined space, it doesn’t seem to me dishonest to apportion that space how you prefer.  We generally prefer 2 rooms but sometimes it just doesn’t work out or make sense for whatever reason.  At least Hilton now will guarantee connecting rooms which does make life easier.  [/quote]

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