2 bedroom suites...
May 14, 2018 | 12:39 pm
#16
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Manchester Victoria & Albert has a bi-level 1BR suite and allows rollaway beds. CAT 7.
May 14, 2018 | 12:43 pm
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picking a destination solely because it has 2 brs available for redemption seems rather unusual and likely far more expensive than booking two rooms or 1 br suite...
May 14, 2018 | 2:07 pm
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picking a destination solely because it has 2 brs available for redemption seems rather unusual and likely far more expensive than booking two rooms or 1 br suite...[/QUOTE]
haha. Guess it did come across a bit like that.
We we are quite well traveled and my question about open to travelling anywhere was based on a couple of things.
1. We quite like getting of the beaten track and thought that any 2 bed suites were more likely to be of said track
2. I thought there were going to be quite a lot of properties that fit the criteria so was expecting a choice.
It has since transpired that there are very few options so will look to go to a more conventional holiday destination. Such as st kitts and then look to upgrade.
May 14, 2018 | 2:10 pm
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many thanks - worth knowing for future visits however, Im London based and Whilst I do like Manchester for a night away, not sure I could convince the wife we are going there on holiday. 🤔
May 14, 2018 | 3:20 pm
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When we had one toddler, and then eventually a toddler and an older kid, we always found a way to make a one-bedroom suite work.
Kid usually went to sleep first: we'd get her to sleep in the King sized bed while we stayed up later in the living room or on the balcony. Then, when it was our bedtime, we'd get the sofabed ready, turn out all the lights, and I'd quickly relocate the sleeping beauty to the sofabed, usually without a peep. Then we'd go into the bedroom, close the door, and get ready for bed ourselves.
Worked for many trips in Residence Inns, MVCIs, Marriott Suites...and even the occasional Embassy or Homewood when we were doing Hilton. If you can make a 1BR work, your options open up greatly. Then you can pick almost any kind of destination - city, beach, etc. - and find something.
That said, if your #1 pick is really the Caribbean, I've always heard good things about the St. Kitt's property. It seems to regularly make villas available to award users, which is refreshing given that so many MVCI's don't.
Kid usually went to sleep first: we'd get her to sleep in the King sized bed while we stayed up later in the living room or on the balcony. Then, when it was our bedtime, we'd get the sofabed ready, turn out all the lights, and I'd quickly relocate the sleeping beauty to the sofabed, usually without a peep. Then we'd go into the bedroom, close the door, and get ready for bed ourselves.
Worked for many trips in Residence Inns, MVCIs, Marriott Suites...and even the occasional Embassy or Homewood when we were doing Hilton. If you can make a 1BR work, your options open up greatly. Then you can pick almost any kind of destination - city, beach, etc. - and find something.
That said, if your #1 pick is really the Caribbean, I've always heard good things about the St. Kitt's property. It seems to regularly make villas available to award users, which is refreshing given that so many MVCI's don't.
May 14, 2018 | 5:43 pm
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Stayed at a Courtyard once with a one bedroom suite and adjoining room with a door. Our son slept in the true bedroom of the suite, my wife and I slept in the adjoining room with the connecting door propped open.
May 14, 2018 | 6:45 pm
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Both 12 hotels in Atlanta Georgia ("12 Downtown" and "12 Midtown") have a small number of 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Suites. This is not available to book with points via the website as far as I can find, but if you're interested in a trip to Atlanta I would call these hotels directly during normal business hours. They have been very flexible and helpful and would probably find a way to take your certificate and some points.
May 15, 2018 | 9:26 am
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My wife would file for divorce if I made her spend a week in Atlanta.
May 15, 2018 | 1:16 pm
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Second prize a week in London for vacation when one lives in London?
Depending on the kid, I'm not sure whether the adjoining room is a good idea in that the kid could lock itself in the room using deadbolts or the kid could leave the room without parents being aware of the "escape."
Depending on the kid, I'm not sure whether the adjoining room is a good idea in that the kid could lock itself in the room using deadbolts or the kid could leave the room without parents being aware of the "escape."
May 16, 2018 | 11:01 am
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Second prize a week in London for vacation when one lives in London?
Depending on the kid, I'm not sure whether the adjoining room is a good idea in that the kid could lock itself in the room using deadbolts or the kid could leave the room without parents being aware of the "escape."
Depending on the kid, I'm not sure whether the adjoining room is a good idea in that the kid could lock itself in the room using deadbolts or the kid could leave the room without parents being aware of the "escape."
as as an update, I have found the Protea hotel Cape Town north offers a 1 bedroom suite as standard and is a cat 5. I am awaiting a reply from the hotel as to whether we could upgrade to the two bed suite and how much it would cost - the cash difference between the two is around 300 rand per night (18 or $23). Am I being overly hopeful that they would just charge the difference (assuming they will indeed accommodate)?
thanks
May 16, 2018 | 11:22 am
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Having the key card wouldn't help much if the kid turns the dead bolt. Management would have a way to enter with a delay, but would you be comfortable with this arrangement? What if there were a fire or other emergency?
May 16, 2018 | 11:24 am
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Fair point. I was thinking solely in regard to the deadbolt between the rooms.
Either way, Id rather avoid the adjoining rooms anyway and get a suite and try and upgrade it to a two bed suite.
Either way, Id rather avoid the adjoining rooms anyway and get a suite and try and upgrade it to a two bed suite.
May 16, 2018 | 12:36 pm
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good point. The locking in isnt so much of a problem in that we would have the key card to the room but the escape would definitely be problematic....
as as an update, I have found the Protea hotel Cape Town north offers a 1 bedroom suite as standard and is a cat 5. I am awaiting a reply from the hotel as to whether we could upgrade to the two bed suite and how much it would cost - the cash difference between the two is around 300 rand per night (18 or $23). Am I being overly hopeful that they would just charge the difference (assuming they will indeed accommodate)?
thanks
May 16, 2018 | 12:53 pm
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Thanks for the data point.