Finding hotels for Large Families

I like this humorous story about finding hotels for large families.

We have just two kids, so we don’t run into this issue on every trip like larger families do. However, for this trip to Spain, we’re bringing the nanny, which means 5 people, and a greater need for privacy. We also run into this issue when we travel with extended family. We’ve cobbled together different solutions for each of the places we’re staying.

In Barcelona, we were able to get a three bedroom apartment, which will give the nanny her own room. We’ll decide when we get there whether the smallest bedroom is safe enough for E to sleep in on his own, or whether my husband needs to share a room with him while I share with D. We like staying in apartments in longer trips because it gives us a kitchen, eating area and laundry. It’s also cheaper, in general, than getting two hotel rooms.

In Sevilla, I couldn’t find any two bedroom apartments available, so we have a studio for the nanny and a one bedroom for us. The two apartments are in the same building, making it easy for us to meet up and safe & easy for her to get back home in the evenings.

In Madrid, we have two hotel rooms… this is a more expensive way to go, but after a couple of weeks in apartments we’ll enjoy the daily maid service and other amenities.

Related links:
Tips for booking Hotels and Vacation Rentals with Kids

Villas International
Vacation Rentals By Owner
Barclay International Group
Villas and Apartments Abroad
Ville Et Village

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