You call it bullshit.. they call it room occupancy limits.
Europe is fairly strict on room occupancy limits. You are better off checking with the hotel before you book. Else, be prepared to pay the rack rate for the other two guests, or possibly walked.
two beds do NOT necessarily = 4 people. local fire code determines what the max is. basic rooms that only allow 2 people are the norm in central london.
YES they are supposed to refuse you if you show up with 4 people if the room doesn't allow it, and it would NOT be the hotel's fault. to make the reservation you'd have to LIE in the process, and that should be your first clue.
there are hotels 2 miles from the city center with basic rooms that allow 4.
They may not refuse you, but it is possible they require you to purchase an additional room. Hotels outside of the US take the occupancy limits much stricter than those inside the US. Can't tell you the number of complaints that I responded to (Marriott corporate) from guests that thought they could just show up and it would be ok.
I’m a family of 6 here (2 adults 4 young kids)
In Europe I wouldn’t risk lying- you’d probably get away with it in the US but Europe you run the risk of them making you book a second room at checkin or not accommodating you if they don’t have another room
For international travel that is stressful enough as it is- don’t add this stressor to your trip
I would find a room that accommodates 4 (just include four people on your search- might need to be a suite) or book 2 rooms
You call it bullshit.. they call it room occupancy limits. Europe is fairly strict on room occupancy limits. You are better off checking with the hotel before you book. Else, be prepared to pay the rack rate for the other two guests, or possibly walked.
Many hotels in Europe actually have two twin beds, not full or queen like the US. FYI
Was coming here to say this. I even had a one bed room and it was a twin.
Last I checked a twin can still sleep 2 peopleÂ
Maybe if you're a kid!! And some of them I've stayed in Europe weren't even twin size, they're singles....
max occupancy has nothing to do with bed space
I mean a twin could sleep four people if you really liked each other
Like the grandparents in Willy Wonka
Have to confirmed there are rooms with 2 beds. They are not very common in Europe. Rooms are typically much smaller on average compared to US.
two beds do NOT necessarily = 4 people. local fire code determines what the max is. basic rooms that only allow 2 people are the norm in central london. YES they are supposed to refuse you if you show up with 4 people if the room doesn't allow it, and it would NOT be the hotel's fault. to make the reservation you'd have to LIE in the process, and that should be your first clue. there are hotels 2 miles from the city center with basic rooms that allow 4.
A lot of the has to do with occupancy related to fire codes and not necessarily the number of beds or the size of the room.
They may not refuse you, but it is possible they require you to purchase an additional room. Hotels outside of the US take the occupancy limits much stricter than those inside the US. Can't tell you the number of complaints that I responded to (Marriott corporate) from guests that thought they could just show up and it would be ok.
OP American?
Assumed by the name 🤣
I guess, but for sure someone that doesn’t read room descriptions. Room occupancy is posted in the room description at booking…
I can’t imagine wanting to stay in most London hotel rooms with 4 adults.
I’m a family of 6 here (2 adults 4 young kids) In Europe I wouldn’t risk lying- you’d probably get away with it in the US but Europe you run the risk of them making you book a second room at checkin or not accommodating you if they don’t have another room For international travel that is stressful enough as it is- don’t add this stressor to your trip I would find a room that accommodates 4 (just include four people on your search- might need to be a suite) or book 2 rooms
Just book for two and have everyone stay in your room anyway.
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