One room or two?

[maxiesmom]

I'm going on a quick vacation with my sis, her hubby, and their 2 girls. We can all fit in one room, which would be the best thing to do, budge-wise. However sanity wise I am not so sure. Do you think I should spend the $250 total and get my own room?

The hotel we are staying at does not have connecting rooms, so we can't just open up the door and be all together, which is a big negative for my sister. If we have connecting rooms she would let one of her girls sleep with me, but without them it is a no go. She likes being able to be together as a big group.

My biggest concern about sharing is the fact that I work really early every day, so I am used to waking up at 4:30 am. So for me if I can sleep in until 7am that is really late. I know I will be awake way before anyone else in the room. But sharing it would not be like I could just get up, turn on the tv and take a shower.

Do you think it would be $250 well spent to get my own room, or should I just suck it up and share?

 

[hffmnheidi]

Spend the money for your own room. You'll be thankful for the privacy and the bathroom space. Maybe your sister will let one of the girls sleep in your room as a special treat. I would just flat out explain to her that you need your own room for your sanity as well as everyone else's peace. If she gets upset, that's her deal.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

How many nights are you staying for? If it is only a few, then I would stay in the same room.

 

[Lucky'sMom]

I have never regretted having an additional hotel room. I wouldn't want to share a bathroom on vacation with my BIL. I also think the issue with you being an early riser is enough reason to get your own room. It's so uncomfortable to have to keep the room dark and quiet when you are ready to be up.

 

[taitai]

Two rooms. Not only do you all have two different approaches to sleep and you have a need to work in the early am, but who wants to share a room and bathroom with your BIL? I have lots of BILs and I love them all dearly but I would not want to share a room with them. It kinda creeps me out.

Have a great trip

 

[LuLuO]

I vote for getting your own room.

 

[RN01]

Yes, Yes and Yes... get your own room!

 

[moongirl]

Is there any particular reason that your sister would be upset if you had your own room? Can you afford the $250? If you can, I think it would be worth it. We used to go on long vacations and take my grandmother. She used to occasionally get her own room to get some peace and quiet and the extra room was great for our family as well. I'm sure the hotel could ensure that the two rooms were next to each other. There is no way that I would want to share a room with a family of four. I bet your BIL would like you to have your own room, too. You could still hang out with them in their room until bedtime. Heck, your sister might even want to take hang out later in the evening in your room if the kids will be going to sleep earlier than you. She could also send over the kids to get them out of her hair while she gets ready in the morning, to pack, etc.

 

[Stephanator]

If you can afford it, get your own room. It's nice to have your own space and be able to keep your own sleep schedule. It will make for a happier vacation overall since you'll be spending your time together outside of the hotel. Too much together-ness happens to everyone on vacation at some point.

 

[Pigeon]

I hate staying in the same house as my BILs, let alone a hotel room!

 

[Disney_Freak56]

If you can afford it, get your own room. Heck, even if you can't afford it, get your own room. It will make for a more pleasant vacation for everyone!

Trust me. Been there, done that. I will always go for my own room when traveling with members of my own family -- even my daughter and her SO.

I like having my own space. I've traveled with my sister and her boys before. I like to watch TV and fall asleep. They (she) wants all the lights out and no TV on when going to bed.

When visiting my in-laws, I always insist that we get our own hotel room. I will never stay at their house. I would never feel comfortable staying there. Plus the FIL drives me crazy and I need my space away from him, even if it's only for 12 hours.

And no matter how fantastically you get along under normal circumstances, there will come some time during the trip when someone will tick someone off and then you'll have to go back to that room that you're sharing. It will be a totally unpleasant evening, possibly even the rest of the trip.

So, the bottom line is -- get your own room and have a great time!

 

[Justsyd2]

Yes. Absolutely get your own room!

 

[Lear]

You did say vacation not trip. Sharing a room with a bunch of people does not sound like vacation rather more like a trip you have to take not that you want to take.

 

[heatherleigh]

I agree w/ everyone else- get your own room. The BIL sharing would be kind of awkward, and your hours are too different from everyone else's. That way, you won't feel like you're imposing, and can relax.

 

[kaytieeldr]

You already know what I'm going to say but - own room, definitely!

 

[Lisa_M]

If it was me, it would depend on my relationship. My soon to be BIL, I wouldn't mind staying with, but that is a reflection of my relationship with my sister and him.

If it was my other BIL, no way!

It sounds like you are comfortable with the idea of staying them aside from getting up early. I would bring some books or a laptop and when you get up early, quietly go to the lobby and read. If you have your own room and share with your niece, you won't be able to get up and do anything anyway. At least in the same room, you will be able to leave, since your sister and BIL will be there.

 

[Disney_Freak56]

If you have your own room and share with your niece, you won't be able to get up and do anything anyway. At least in the same room, you will be able to leave, since your sister and BIL will be there.

That may or may not be true. My own child was a heavy sleeper. I could stomp around the room, take a shower, turn on the TV and it would not wake her up. Unless she's a light sleeper, she could spend some time in your room and you could still go about your business and not ake her up.

 

[Kae2k2]

My vote goes to your own room!