Number of People in Hotel Rooms

Thirumeni · Jul 1st, 2008, 08:33

Traveling to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Kerala this december.
We are a total 5 - 3 of them children 12,7,5.

Suprised at the cost of 4-5 star hotels in Delhi.
Tried to book hotels rooms for all of us on the internet. Most hotels will not allow it because it exceeds the 3 individual allowed per room.

I cannot afford nor is it safe for me to take an extra room for the three children.

Are these hotels seroius about there policy. Will they allow it if I call them OR is it a money making scam by these hotels.

capt_mahajan · Jul 1st, 2008, 08:36

5 seems excessive for a room. I think most hotels wouldn't allow it.

irfan.in.tx · Jul 1st, 2008, 09:02

I have the same situation for travel this month. The high end hotels are indeed expensive for booking two rooms. In lower priced hotels, there is a definite safety issue. Besides, you don't want jetlagged kids alone in a strange place. In either case, it is unlikely you will be able to fit 5 in one room.

We're planning to stay at B&B/homestay type of places, run by families. In the interest of safety, you may think of one adult and 1 or two kid(s) per room instead of all kids in one room and parents in the other.

capt_mahajan · Jul 1st, 2008, 09:03

Budget aside, it should be easy to get two rooms with a connecting door which can be left open.

zoltan · Jul 1st, 2008, 09:34

Hotels tend to be strict about the number of people in a room. Some hotels will allow extra beds to be brought in (at extra cost per person), but it's usually 1-2 max (meaning a total of 4 people per room).

Why not consider dropping from 4-5 star down to 3-4 ?

The quality of hotel rooms is quite good and, if there are 2 adults, couldn't one adult stay in each of the rooms with the children ?

Cheers
Zoltan

brownboy66 · Jul 1st, 2008, 11:00

yes the five star hotels are expensive - but an extra bed in a room with two singles is about the most you'll get in most hotels (maybe 4 at a stretch). Aside from space constraints - 4-5 people sharing one bathroom could also be problematic. Zoltan's idea is a good one - try dropping down to a 3-4 start and see what you can do.

Also as the capt said - any reason why you can't get a joining rooms and leave the door between them open? We are a family of 5 and this is pretty much the case for us when ever we travel (we did get upgraded to a suite once when the hotel flooded one of our rooms......very nice.....the kids especially enjoyed the bath with water jets once they added bubble bath mixture)!

singsub · Jul 1st, 2008, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirumeni

OR is it a money making scam by these hotels.

you got it !!! its indeed a money making scam by these hotels.

roopeeman · Jul 1st, 2008, 23:07

There is sth called a suite! That is what you are looking for.
There are goodvalue offers in Delhi, no need for 4/5*!

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 1st, 2008, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by singsub

you got it !!! its indeed a money making scam by these hotels.

Well I guess then running any business is a Scam !! Why should someone make money ?

Dgordo · Jul 2nd, 2008, 00:23

Hi, Just thought I'd jump on this thread. We will have 4 traveling (2 adults & 2 kids). Will we run into the same problem? Should we be looking at booking suites only?

Also, if you have an itinerary we would love to see it as we have a similar plan and time line.

capt_mahajan · Jul 2nd, 2008, 00:30

If one of the kids is young, you may be able to push for it.

If both teenagers, difficult.

singsub · Jul 2nd, 2008, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Well I guess then running any business is a Scam !! Why should someone make money ?

so you thought i was being serious ??

Dgordo · Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:05

2 girls:

they will be 9 & 10 at the time. Just so I understand, will they be sharing a roll-in cot or will we be able to bring in 2?

roopeeman · Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:46

There are special family rooms. No it won't be a problem! Make shure the kids behave and leave a good impression checking in and have some loose bling in da pocket and off you go!

karuna · Jul 2nd, 2008, 04:08

Surprised by the cost of 4 and 5 star hotels in Delhi? Why? They are 4 and 5 star hotels! In a capital city no less!

Jul 1st, 2008, 08:33	#1
Thirumeni Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3	Number of People in Hotel Rooms Traveling to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Kerala this december. We are a total 5 - 3 of them children 12,7,5. Suprised at the cost of 4-5 star hotels in Delhi. Tried to book hotels rooms for all of us on the internet. Most hotels will not allow it because it exceeds the 3 individual allowed per room. I cannot afford nor is it safe for me to take an extra room for the three children. Are these hotels seroius about there policy. Will they allow it if I call them OR is it a money making scam by these hotels.

Jul 1st, 2008, 09:02	#3
irfan.in.tx Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spring, TX, USA Posts: 16	Try homestays I have the same situation for travel this month. The high end hotels are indeed expensive for booking two rooms. In lower priced hotels, there is a definite safety issue. Besides, you don't want jetlagged kids alone in a strange place. In either case, it is unlikely you will be able to fit 5 in one room. We're planning to stay at B&B/homestay type of places, run by families. In the interest of safety, you may think of one adult and 1 or two kid(s) per room instead of all kids in one room and parents in the other.

Jul 1st, 2008, 09:34	#5
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 656	Hotels tend to be strict about the number of people in a room. Some hotels will allow extra beds to be brought in (at extra cost per person), but it's usually 1-2 max (meaning a total of 4 people per room). Why not consider dropping from 4-5 star down to 3-4 ? The quality of hotel rooms is quite good and, if there are 2 adults, couldn't one adult stay in each of the rooms with the children ? Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Jul 1st, 2008, 11:00	#6
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,267	yes the five star hotels are expensive - but an extra bed in a room with two singles is about the most you'll get in most hotels (maybe 4 at a stretch). Aside from space constraints - 4-5 people sharing one bathroom could also be problematic. Zoltan's idea is a good one - try dropping down to a 3-4 start and see what you can do. Also as the capt said - any reason why you can't get a joining rooms and leave the door between them open? We are a family of 5 and this is pretty much the case for us when ever we travel (we did get upgraded to a suite once when the hotel flooded one of our rooms......very nice.....the kids especially enjoyed the bath with water jets once they added bubble bath mixture)! __________________ "the last meal is history - its the next one that's important" - Garfield (the cat) IndiaMike Mod Team.... just some plonker with access to the mod tools

Jul 2nd, 2008, 00:23	#10
Dgordo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12	Will we run into this too? Hi, Just thought I'd jump on this thread. We will have 4 traveling (2 adults & 2 kids). Will we run into the same problem? Should we be looking at booking suites only? Also, if you have an itinerary we would love to see it as we have a similar plan and time line.

Jul 1st, 2008, 08:36	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	5 seems excessive for a room. I think most hotels wouldn't allow it.

Jul 1st, 2008, 09:03	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	Budget aside, it should be easy to get two rooms with a connecting door which can be left open.

Jul 1st, 2008, 23:07	#8
roopeeman Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 42	There is sth called a suite! That is what you are looking for. There are goodvalue offers in Delhi, no need for 4/5*!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 00:30	#11
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	If one of the kids is young, you may be able to push for it. If both teenagers, difficult.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:05	#13
Dgordo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12	2 girls: they will be 9 & 10 at the time. Just so I understand, will they be sharing a roll-in cot or will we be able to bring in 2?

Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:46	#14
roopeeman Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 42	There are special family rooms. No it won't be a problem! Make shure the kids behave and leave a good impression checking in and have some loose bling in da pocket and off you go!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 04:08	#15
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,719	Surprised by the cost of 4 and 5 star hotels in Delhi? Why? They are 4 and 5 star hotels! In a capital city no less! __________________ Indiamike mod squad's odd bod. I've lost my equilibrium and my car keys and my pride ~ Tom Waits [Indian Mona Lisa by Dinesh; can't find original uploader to credit in full.]

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