Priceline in Europe
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Priceline in Europe
I'm travelling on the cheap to Europe this winter's break with a fellow teacher, and we're trying to go relatively cheaply. When travelling in the states with my wife and kids, I often use Priceline and have always been able to get two beds in the room (although I know this isn't guaranteed). Have any Fodorites had luck getting two beds through Priceline in Europe, particularly in London/Paris/Dublin and Zurich? We could certainly double up for a night or two if necessary, but I'd hate to think of three weeks being right next to his snoring--and he is loud.
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I can only speak for PL in London and a room with two full size beds is not standard. You will either get a room with one full bed for 2 people or two twins. I know of another person that tried getting a second bed on aother PL bid at a 5* and had to pay extra for the second bed. Also, most rooms in europe are either a single (one bed) or double (2 people with 2 twin beds) and priced accordingly, one can ask for a king size bed and most of the time will be accomodated. Hope this helps.
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I can't answer your question but wanted to mention that Paris is not, IMO, a great city for PL. Their hotels tend to be big modern chains and/or in really out of the way places. If you don't mind b & bs, I think you might do just as well with 2 single rooms in b & bs in these places, particularly if you're willing to share bath facilities.
As you may know, rooms in Europe tend to be small so even if you do manage to get 2 beds, they may not be far enough apart to solve the snoring problem .
As you may know, rooms in Europe tend to be small so even if you do manage to get 2 beds, they may not be far enough apart to solve the snoring problem .
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For four bids in Europe, I've gotten a room with two twin beds. That seems to be the default. I don't suppose you can absolutely count on it, though. As mentioned, the room is likely to be small however you book it. I would hate for your sleep to be ruined for three weeks.
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My hubby doesn't snore and I still use earplugs just so I won't hear him breathing (though that beats the alternative!) You can get Leight sleepers brand--very soft--at Long's and Rite-Aid pharmacies, and maybe at others. Since we live in the quiet country, I love the earplugs for city visits, too. Just get used to wearing them at home when you are really tired.
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