The French hotel owner told me the size of his is 0m90
Jul 12th, 2006, 05:39 PM
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The French hotel owner told me the size of his is 0m90
I hope to get an education here on the sizes of French beds! Answers to my enquiries about the rooms in bed-and-breakfasts have gotten me the following sizes of beds: 1m10, 1m40, 0m90 (sounds embarrassing to me 
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Are the beds in Europe measured from side to side? What would constitute a normal size bed for an adult? Is 0m90 the smallest, other than maybe a crib? (just guessing here)
)Are the beds in Europe measured from side to side? What would constitute a normal size bed for an adult? Is 0m90 the smallest, other than maybe a crib? (just guessing here)
Jul 12th, 2006, 06:11 PM
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Maybe a true double is more like 120? but there is something called a 'French bed' that seems to be between a single and a true double.. We always go for twins, so we can be sure of having good sleeping space.
Jul 13th, 2006, 12:48 AM
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90 is just under 3ft wide = prison cell or train couchette
110 is 3ft7in wide = a single with enough room to read a newspaper in
140 is roughly 4ft7in wide = large single/small double
Try measuring it out on your own bed and see what you think.
110 is 3ft7in wide = a single with enough room to read a newspaper in
140 is roughly 4ft7in wide = large single/small double
Try measuring it out on your own bed and see what you think.
Jul 13th, 2006, 01:14 AM
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Sorry, I live in France, and have bought a number of beds for my house and for those I manage, and have never seen a bed at 110 cm. I would say that the sizes are
90 cm. - twin
140 cm - double
160 cm. queen - almost unavailable here until a few years ago, and so you don't always find them
180 (normally 2 beds of 90 cm. each put together) king size. Very rare, given the size of most hotel rooms.
90 cm. - twin
140 cm - double
160 cm. queen - almost unavailable here until a few years ago, and so you don't always find them
180 (normally 2 beds of 90 cm. each put together) king size. Very rare, given the size of most hotel rooms.
Jul 13th, 2006, 01:16 AM
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Revised, with width of the beds addes.
Sorry, I live in France, and have bought a number of beds for my house and for those I manage, and have never seen a bed at 110 cm. I would say that the sizes are
90 cm.wide by 190 long- twin
140 cm by 190- double
160 cm. by 200 queen - almost unavailable here until a few years ago, and so you don't always find them
180 cm wide LEngth can depend on where you buy them (normally 2 beds of 90 cm. each put together) king size. Very rare, given the size of most hotel rooms.
Sorry, I live in France, and have bought a number of beds for my house and for those I manage, and have never seen a bed at 110 cm. I would say that the sizes are
90 cm.wide by 190 long- twin
140 cm by 190- double
160 cm. by 200 queen - almost unavailable here until a few years ago, and so you don't always find them
180 cm wide LEngth can depend on where you buy them (normally 2 beds of 90 cm. each put together) king size. Very rare, given the size of most hotel rooms.
Jul 13th, 2006, 02:17 AM
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I agree with Carlux. Living in Geneva Switzerland, usual bed matress covers sold are
in width
90cm
110cm (never), 120cm(maybe? but don't remember)
140/160cm
180cm
I often see 200cm too.
Lengh seems around 200cm nowadays.
in width
90cm
110cm (never), 120cm(maybe? but don't remember)
140/160cm
180cm
I often see 200cm too.
Lengh seems around 200cm nowadays.
Jul 13th, 2006, 03:28 AM
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"a double isn't much wider than a twin - do they really expect 2 people to sleep in that?"
It is 120 cm, not 110 cm. And yes, people sleep in that just fine. My son and his girlfriend do, and I and my husband did when we where young. But not nowadays. What has happened? We have not gained weight but for some reason we donīt nowadays fit into 120 cm.
It is 120 cm, not 110 cm. And yes, people sleep in that just fine. My son and his girlfriend do, and I and my husband did when we where young. But not nowadays. What has happened? We have not gained weight but for some reason we donīt nowadays fit into 120 cm.
Jul 13th, 2006, 04:34 AM
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"a double isn't much wider than a twin - do they really expect 2 people to sleep in that?"
20 cm didn't really sound like that much - the 1m20 does make more sense than the 1m10 I was quoted!
Hard to believe I have been measuring beds this morning like a good little Fodorite
American queen beds are about 5 inches wider than the 140, singles a few inches wider too. (Don't buy pretty sheets in Europe!) Interesting how I never thought about foreign bed sizes at all until a hotel owner mentioned it - I really should be trying to find that dang money belt instead!!!
20 cm didn't really sound like that much - the 1m20 does make more sense than the 1m10 I was quoted!
Hard to believe I have been measuring beds this morning like a good little Fodorite
American queen beds are about 5 inches wider than the 140, singles a few inches wider too. (Don't buy pretty sheets in Europe!) Interesting how I never thought about foreign bed sizes at all until a hotel owner mentioned it - I really should be trying to find that dang money belt instead!!!
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Jul 13th, 2006, 06:26 AM
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When I was in England last time sharing a twin room I came across two types of single beds: one which I would describe as a normal single bed and another which I describe as a skinny single - probably the type to make a small double bed if two are put together. However, on its own a skinny single is the type where you have to be careful rolling over in the middle of the night or you are likely to end up on the floor - I almost did several times!
Based on a quick measurement of an Australian standard single bed it sounds like it is a normal single bed, not a "skinny" one. You'll be safe rolling over!
But, as other posters have mentioned, I too read this thread due to my curiosity over the missing key word in the title! I think you'll get plenty of interest in your post.
Based on a quick measurement of an Australian standard single bed it sounds like it is a normal single bed, not a "skinny" one. You'll be safe rolling over!
But, as other posters have mentioned, I too read this thread due to my curiosity over the missing key word in the title! I think you'll get plenty of interest in your post.
Jul 14th, 2006, 05:40 PM
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When hotels add an extra bed into a room (ie child free when in the room with parents) do the hotels add a normal size twin bed? A cot? How small can they go? Anyone have experience with this?
Jul 14th, 2006, 06:00 PM
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haha 
I too only opened this because I found the title amusing...all those gutter minds. I don't have anything to add, but find it interesting as I am planning a trip to France and have never thought about bed sizes.
I too only opened this because I found the title amusing...all those gutter minds. I don't have anything to add, but find it interesting as I am planning a trip to France and have never thought about bed sizes.
Jul 15th, 2006, 12:56 AM
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kwren I would be surprised if the hotel put a normal single bed as an extra one. It is usually folding beds which are quite narrow (70 or 80cm max). It is ok for a child or a teenager but not for an adult IMO.
coco former receptionist
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