Babies and Hotel rooms

I brought mine up on normal noise from day 1 - I never turned anything down - seriously, most kids can sleep anywhere.

I used to tuck them up in a drawer by the side of the bed - worked better than in a big bed by themselves at that age.

we even sleep with our two girls (1 and 4 years old) in the same room, and it's no problem to watch tv.

The family that travels together, gets used to each other!

But I'd say it depends entirely on the kid. I had one that could sleep anywhere, and another who'd drive us nuts because even as a baby she never wanted to go to sleep!

I guess this is one of those matters where all I can say is... You'll Find Out!

Hi

I know exactly what you mean. I always try to see a room layout to check that there is an bit of an area away from the main 'action area'. When my daughter was younger - we just hired a portacot in the room and then placed it somewhere a bit out of the way. We have also spent an hour out on the verandah before (with some champagne!) - while she went to sleep inside!
Now she's older i just have to spend time lying with her while she goes to sleep. Just one of those kids i guess.

Good Luck

I have 3 kids and am a total news junkie. For this reason it gives me great pleasure to state, that I know how to solve your worries. Get a cable with a plug for the ear phone exit of the tube - all have that - and connect the cable to your walkman earphones. That way you can watch the TV and your kids sleep in total quiet.

hi,
it really depends on you, your child and some sort of weighing of the cost.
Usually we can't do anything after the 2 kids are in bed. I have read books in the bathroom, and my husband has sat outside the door drinking a beer.

Suite rooms can be great, but it is HIGHLy variable about what is called a "suite". Sometimes it means there is only a small sofa or a small fridge, but no area that is separate for lights or reading. Some walls have partial walls that make it possible to read or watch TV depending on the set-up.

You have to compare the costs between a standard room and a suite. I like to ask when I can about the layout or furnishings in a room.; Some places will give square foot measurements which help judge the size.

As somone else mentioned, a patio or balcony is great if weather is ok.
Recently, a friend w/sleeping children was using a strap-on head lamp for reading while kids were asleep.
A baby monitor radio may work if it is a location with a sitting lounge outside the room.

Other factors to consider are does your child usually wake at night? When they do wake up how easy is it to get back to sleep? How long is the trip? Are you staying in 1 location or traveling from place to place? If different locations, then alternate between a regular room and a suite, etc.

I have found that traveling with a plug-in night light helpful.
(applies only to US hotels, don't know what "suites" mean outside the US, but imagine is is highly variable too)
good luck and have fun.