I have a family of four. My wife and I can't share a double bed because they are too small. In years past I've shared a bed with my son and my wife has shared a bed with my daughter when traveling, but they are too big now and it is uncomfortable for all concerned. Even if there are two queens there is just a big problem; likewise, if there is a king and a pull-out sofa the kids certainly don't want to share a bed.
So anyway, I'm thinking about buying an air mattress or even two. On Amazon there is a brand called SimplySleeper that looks to be a cut above the rest, but I am really at a loss as to what to buy. The SimplySleeper twin costs about $80, which is about double what some of the other air mattresses cost. Some people also refer to "Aerobed."
Do any of you travel with an air mattress? Can you make any recommendations? Is the weight too much of a burden?
When I was applying to grad school and crashing with other students for interviews I brought my own air mattress. I just got the cheapo version from Target with a battery operated pump so that I could use it if I ever had the urge to go camping.
But if you're planning to use it in hotels I would take a close look at the square footage of your room before planning on staying in first...
We use an AeroBed when camping where there will be electircity available for the pump. It is pretty comfortable but also relatively heavy to lug around.
I agree with the previous poster - just ask for a cot/rollaway. It is sometimes a $5-$10 night charge but well worth it. Or, look at "family suite" type options which seem to be available at many places these days. Recently in NYC we had a family room with 2 Q beds and a double sofabed.
Have u considered asking if the hotel has rollaway cots or beds that you go to ...
Sometimes the hotels don't have them, and there frequently is an extra charge.
Plus, with an air mattress during the day we can stand it up against the wall and it won't take up any space. It just seems to me that a twin air mattress will fit in some places that a rollaway won't, but it's certainly a thought.
Sometimes the hotels don't have them, and there frequently is an extra charge.
Plus, with an air mattress during the day we can stand it up against the wall and it won't take up any space. It just seems to me that a twin air mattress will fit in some places that a rollaway won't, but it's certainly a thought.
If the cleaning workers came into your room and saw 2 mattresses leaning against the wall...I think they would LOL.
I have 4 siblings, and when the family traveled, there more than a few motel nights were a kid or three had a sleeping bag on the floor.
Look for hotels like Residence Inn or the better La Quinta's that offer a "king suite" which means one room with a king bed and a connecting room with a sofa bed and usually plenty of space for a cot or air mattress.
As for air mattress brands, I have a Coleman one with pump from K-Mart that is quite comfortable for camping. Total cost under $40.
I have 4 siblings, and when the family traveled, there more than a few motel nights were a kid or three had a sleeping bag on the floor.
Look for hotels like Residence Inn or the better La Quinta's that offer a "king suite" which means one room with a king bed and a connecting room with a sofa bed and usually plenty of space for a cot or air mattress....
On our most recent trip I made my daughter a "bed" out of the cushions on the roll-out sofa and she said she slept fine. But this won't always work.
And yes, you are right, if we get the right room type we will need only one air mattress or cot.
The extra few inches in height makes a surprising difference in comfort. They're fairly durable, still pretty cheap, and I think not having the pump built in saves weight (you'll need to bring an external pump).
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The extra few inches in height makes a surprising difference in comfort. They're fairly durable, still pretty cheap, and I think not having the pump built in saves weight (you'll need to bring an external pump).
I would suggest something like a Therm-a-rest ProLite if you seriously want to save weight, or a Prolite Plus if you want that extra bit of comfort. But I guess my idea of mattresses (or camping for that matter) doesn't really fit this topic...
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I would suggest something like a Therm-a-rest ProLite if you seriously want to save weight, or a Prolite Plus if you want that extra bit of comfort. But I guess my idea of mattresses (or camping for that matter) doesn't really fit this topic...
Why not get 2 rooms and a bed for all. This has been our solution since our family grew up and sharing 2 average doubles became uncomfortable. Then if I am on holiday I am looking for space and relaxation not seeing how many people I can fit in one room.
Why not get 2 rooms and a bed for all. This has been our solution since our family grew up and sharing 2 average doubles became uncomfortable. Then if I am on holiday I am looking for space and relaxation not seeing how many people I can fit in one room.
Because we are too poor to afford it.
Seriously, the reason we don't travel more is because we can't afford to travel more. Buying two rooms just doubles the cost. We usually try to use points and/or free-night certificates for many of our family trips, and if we use them all on American trips then that's a European trip that won't get taken. (And we may be FORCED to get two rooms in Europe).
