Forums › Hotel loyalty schemes › Marriott Bonvoy › Tips / Advice for a family of 5
-
looking to take a couple of family holidays in July and August
wondering if anybody had any good options for a family of
2 adults, kids 12,10 and 3would ideally like to use points
happily squeeze into a room with twin beds.- This topic was modified 54 years, 3 months ago by .
Are you looking in the UK or overseas?
I have had a few days on the Algarve recently at Pine Cliffs and I must say its pretty much the ideal option for burning a shed load of Marriott points if you’re that way inclined.
I paid cash but got a great price (for June) – July and August can be eye wateringly expensive especially when you factor in last minute flights so points might be a better option. You will need a lot!
We travelled as a couple but for an upscale family resorts with guaranteed weather you would find it hard to beat. It’s not cheap but right up there IMHO.
One thing to check before booking is that hotels have strict room pccupancy rules and 5 people in a room – even if some of them are kids – simply won’t be allowed.
You might not mind but they will.
One thing to check before booking is that hotels have strict room pccupancy rules and 5 people in a room – even if some of them are kids – simply won’t be allowed.
You might not mind but they will.
I have found with a family of 5 you can often e-mail the hotel direct to ask for an extra bed, especially with your youngest being small, and they’ll accept it in a room designated for 4. Also, not Marriott, but Hilton’s app is very good at identifying rooms suitable for 5 people, there’s plenty in London and is often much cheaper than buying two connecting rooms (although you can also do that). Just do a search in the rough area you’re looking for.
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
Popular articles this week:
New to Head for Points?
Welcome! We’re the UK’s most-read source of business travel, Avios, frequent flyer and hotel loyalty news. Let us improve how you travel. Got any questions? Ask them in our forums.
Latest Forum Posts
- Bervios on Cancellation, downgrade, 2-1 voucher and re-route to different London airport
- kevinchoi on Avios subscription
- Bervios on CPH DOH Finnair business 20k Avios and £40!?
- Bill_B on Upgrade confusion – guidance sought please
- Skywalker on Amex have cancelled all my cards!
- ExpatInBerlin on Bologna Hotel Recommendations 1 Night Stay?
- Rich_A on Chat thread – Thursday 28th March
- Rich_A on Paid upgrade on AF, no meal for me!
- qc on Chat thread – Friday 29th March
- AJA on Upgrade confusion – guidance sought please
Check reward flight availability instantly for free!
Booking a luxury hotel?
Our luxury hotel booking service offers you GUARANTEED extra benefits over booking direct. Works with Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz Carlton, St Regis and more. We've booked £1.7 million of rooms to date. Click for details.