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Solo Travel Single room vs. Roommate

Single room vs. Roommate

Road Scholar over 6 years ago

As a solo traveler, do you prefer a single room or ask to be paired with a roommate? Why?

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PamInIdaho over 3 years ago in reply to james9310010949 +1

Oh my word...I would not be willing to sleep on a sofa bed! Nice that you had your own bathrooms though.
msztyk080105 over 3 years ago in reply to sandyoung030614 +1

After whole day of being with people I like to be able to rest, read a book or watch what I want. Getting a good night sleep it’s very important to me when another loaded day awaits. I never had bad experience…
blmaloney5011250 over 3 years ago in reply to msztyk080105 +1

I have taken numerous RS trips and I much prefer a single room. I just don't want to take a chance of getting someone totally incompatible after paying so much for the trip. Also after a long day I enjoy…

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srstuder030317 over 6 years ago

I prefer single. I have tried double but it hasn't worked. I don't like the TV on all night when I am trying to sleep, or the clutter. Last roommate kept inviting her friends in for late night chats when I was in bed.
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srstuder030317 over 6 years ago

I prefer single. I have tried double but it hasn't worked. I don't like the TV on all night when I am trying to sleep, or the clutter. Last roommate kept inviting her friends in for late night chats when I was in bed.
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alice.oppenheimer051035 over 5 years ago in reply to srstuder030317

I would never allow a roommate to do that. Nobody should treat the shared room as their own and then it all works out. That being said I have had some unusual stories to tell after some shares...
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