Group of 9 Lodging in London, Paris, Rome
 

Will be in London, Paris, and Rome with family (9 adults) in June and wondering if their is a better option than 4-5 hotel rooms? 5 nights each & would like to be near everything or easy access to Tube station/metro.
Are there rentals that will hold us all that don't require a longer stay?

Any recommendations?

Many flats in those three cities rent by the night or maybe say a 3 night minimum (though my single favorite in London does rent only in 7 night increments - but isn't large enough for your group in any case)

You would need very large properties but they are out there. Or -- consider Citadines which have studio to 2 bedroom flats w/ hotel amenities.

What is your budget?

I would personally prefer to book for a group of people at one of the chain hotels, for example such as www.accorhotels.com because then at least you would be assured of having similar rooms. You might even get an additional discount depending on the number of rooms. You would be amazed how much people can bicker when one person gets a good place to stay and the other person does not have the same amenities, even if it is something as basic as the view or how the bathroom works.

Would like to stay under $100/head/night

Ha... who wouldn't? Oh well, I guess there are some people who would feel their prestige is impugned if they don't spend enough.

In Paris, it is possible if you accept not to be in the exact center of things, knowing that you will take the metro to some places for a grand total of 10-15 minutes. And even when you stay in such places (the arrondissements numbered from 9 to 20), healthy people will still be happy walking to most places... because it is interesting.

"Would like to stay under $100/head/night"

That will be difficult.

Go find apartments in London. Tourist flats are everywhere: Airbnb, homeaway/vrbo, or google "london vacation flat" because there are tons of options. No such thing as "near everything" - London is far too large for that.

Paris is trickier due to limitations on short-term habitations.

kerouac has a point about the room issue. Why would 9 adults need to stay in the same room? Why would they even want to, even more to the point, that sounds horrible.

I agree with the Citadines recommendation or something similar (Adagio aparthotels in Paris). You might find 2 bedroom units there, so you'd only need a couple maybe (depending on how old those adults are, if some are just teen kids, they could maybe use a pullout sofabed). But that would probably be more expensive than a budget hotel, if that matters. But you'd get kitchen facilities and maybe a salon/living room area.

Here's one in Paris that is a decent location (Adagio)
http://www.adagio-city.com/gb/hotel-...er/index.shtml Their 2 bedroom apt is about 300 euro a night, for example.

There are many more Citadines around but I don't know if they have any 2 BR units, mostly studios and 1 BRs. But, their 1 BRs will have a kitchenette and living area, and maybe a sofabed pullout in the LR, for maybe 125 euro, which could work. I'd look at their Bastille Marais unit, good locaiton and some rooms have balconies. And it isn't as expensive as some of their other units. http://www.citadines.com/

I know someone who has found the Citadines Richard Lenoir in Paris to be the perfect location.

As I stated in my original post, I'm assuming either multiple hotel rooms or 1 large or 2 adjacent flats.

Would like all to have a bed. definitely not cramming 9 into a small space!

Close to major attractions or public transportation.

Anywhere inside the city limits of Paris is "close to major attractions" since they are spread throughout the city and are different "major" attractions for different people. This assumes that you are not adverse to public transportation (metro or bus). Paris is an extremely compact city compared to many other places. For example, London covers 15 times more territory than Paris.

If this is a family group, an apartment makes sense. If not, I agree with Kerouac that having similar rooms is important, and you will not usually get that in an apartment. For nine people, you would normally have a master bedroom, a few smaller bedrooms, a sofa bed and a cot under the eaves somewhere. This can cause all sorts of resentments.

When we travel together as an extended family group, we usually get an apartment. I'm the one paying for the lodging, so no one complains about their rooms. With a group of four couples who are friends, each paying his or her own way, no one would want one of the smaller rooms, or a sofa bed.

I think several hotel rooms would be the best option for the reasons already cited. Besides, whether traveling with family or friends having a bit of your own space can be a very good thing.

My family lives on several continents, so when we take a trip together, we need a place where we can sit around and chat or play cards in the evening. Besides, several of us have food allergies or other dietary restrictions, so cooking at least some of the meals is a big help.

We're planning to go to Paris for Christmas next year. We take turns visiting each home, and every fourth year we go to a neutral place. In 2013 it was London, and we're hoping for Paris this year. The apartment situation in Paris seems to be a real can of worms; I'm hoping for the best. We need an apartment that can sleep seven, three couples and a child.

Last year, my husband and I took a trip to the US with another couple, and I wouldn't have dreamed of getting an apartment. We needed private time to complain about each other! Once the other couple thought we had a nicer room than theirs, but I could just say, "Tell them you want a better room." In an apartment, that could easily have been the beginning of a war. I have a friend who traveled with another friend of hers, and they haven't spoken since. They stayed in apartments, and who had the best room was the main sore point.

If I understand this, the OP is hoping for $100 <em><strong>per person</em></strong>.

That's $200/night for a double, which we've never had a problem finding in central London, Paris or Rome. Should be easy with the strong dollar right now.

With 9 adults, I'd recommend three doubles and a triple in a hotel, if it works on a personal level.

I haven't researched it, but if a 4-bedroom apartment is available, shouldn't it be less than $900/night? My wife and I found a beautiful two bedroom/two bath in a great location in Venice (AirBnB) for $150/night (probably would have cost a bit more for four people)...and a fantastic, large, two bedroom/1.5 bath in Paris (between Bastille and the river) for about 275€/night (~$80/person) in 2015. Of course, we all know that rentals in Paris can be problematic...please don't start flaming each other, fellow Fodorites!! :-)

I suspect similar deals are out there.

ssander

It will be extremely difficult to find one - or even several - privately-owned - apartments in Paris in the same building. They simply don't exist.
It would seem prudent for adults to have access to at least one full bathroom per couple. Again, this won't be possible.
Booking hotel rooms on the same floor will definitely be problematic since most hotels are small.
If you hope to keep prices down, you will have to look for Adagio or Citadines apart'hotels in the arrondissements which kerouac mentioned - or stay in Accor,Mercure or Ibis hotels.

I have stayed in Citadines Bastille on Boulevard Richard Lenoir - great location.

Take a look at Coach House Rentals. They are an excellent company and have properties to rent in both London and Paris. I have used them twice and have been very impressed, although it was for two people and not nine. There are other rental agencies around like Home from Home that might fit the bill. They would be a good deal cheaper than having to use multiple hotel rooms.

The Adagio or Citadines apartment hotels could be a solution.