AoA Suites vs. AoA Standard Rooms

[Questforthemouse]

I have friends that want to go to WDW next March. They've decided on Art of Animation. They are trying to decide between one Family Suite or two Standard Rooms in the Little Mermaid section.

Their party of six consists of mom and dad, three children (2, 4, 6) and grandma. What would you folks recommend and why? I know if they do two rooms they will at least have 4 dedicated beds rather than one of the adults having to sleep on a pull-out or drop-down with one of the children in the Suite. Advice and thoughts please....

 

[AliceIn]

I think the suites are a fantastic option. The pull down table bed and the pull-out couch are both very comfortable. I really liked having the extra space in the suite. It's actually larger than two standard rooms (suites have 565 sq feet compared to 520 in two standards rooms), and it is laid out to make the best use of all the space. The mini-kitchen in the suite has a fridge with a small freezer section (which came in handy for making frozen water bottles), and the microwave and coffee maker was a definite plus.

 

[noahdove]

Well, if you want grandma to sleep with the children, there would be plenty of room especially if the youngest one sleeps with grandmaBeds are easy to put down and the mousekeepers put them up

 

[sahoenshell1218]

Does grandma want/need a break from the kids? If so, maybe the two LM rooms would be best. She could have her own room and own space, and the rest of the family can share the other room (two adults, two children, other child is age 2 so can be in crib, correct?). That way, also, there is always the option of one or all of the children staying with the grandma if they choose, even if just for a night or two (this could also give the parents a break!).

 

[Questforthemouse]

Thanks for your thoughts everyone. Much appreciated...