CHOOSE
YOUR ROOM

Crete Hotels

Smartline Kyknos, Crete

SENTIDO Blue Sea Beach, Crete

Cyprus Hotels

SunConnect Sofiana, Cyprus

Gran Canaria Hotels

Sunprime Atlantic View, Gran Canaria

Greece

Casa Cook Kos, Kos

Smartline Semiramis, Rhodes

Majorca Hotels

Sunwing Cala Bona, Majorca

SENTIDO Cala Vinas, Majorca

SENTIDO Don Pedro, Majorca

SENTIDO Tucan, Majorca

SENTIDO Mallorca Palace, Majorca

SENTIDO Punta del Mar, Majorca

Smartline Brisa Marina, Majorca

Menorca Hotels

Smartline Calan Bosch, Menorca

Smartline Marina, Menorca

SunConnect Los Delfines, Menorca

Cala Blanca, Menorca

Tenerife Hotels

Sunwing Fanabe Beach, Tenerife

Turkey Hotels

Sunprime Beachfront, Turkey

SENTIDO Sea Star, Turkey

Sunprime C-Lounge, Turkey

Sunprime Numa Beach, Turkey

SENTIDO Numa Bay, Turkey

SENTIDO Flora Garden, Turkey

Tips for choosing your room with Amanda Lamb

If you ask me, there’s nothing more exciting than booking a holiday and counting down the days in anticipation. You’ve put all that effort into choosing the perfect destination, the right resort and the best hotel; the last thing you want is to arrive and be put in a room that’s not quite right for your needs. But now, Thomas Cook is giving you the option to Choose Your Room before you set off on holiday, helping you get the very best out of your well-deserved trip.

Your hotel room needs to feel like a home away from home, and it needs to be just right for the way that you holiday. So, if you’re like me and have two young children, I’m sure a priority for you will be being close to the action with a poolside room or somewhere near the kids’ club. After all, you never know how many times you’re going to have to nip back to the room to fetch those forgotten nappies or armbands.

On the other hand, if you’re not holidaying with kids, you might be looking for a slice of tranquillity. In which case, for the most peace and quiet, you’ll surely want a room on the hotel’s top floor where you’ll get minimal disturbance from other guests.

Your room choice will depend on a number of things, from your age to your lifestyle preference. So take a look at some more of my tips on how to choose the right room to relax, giving you greater control of your holiday.

For young couples

• Instagram obsessed? Take the view into account when choosing your room and use the compass on the floor plan so you know where the sun sets - that way you won't even need to. #nofilter
• Go for the top floor so you won't be disturbed with the patter of tiny feet. But watch out, if you’re planning on taking an inflatable unicorn or flamingo, consider a room lower down so you don’t have to cart it up and down the stairs or squeeze into the lift.

For families with little ones

• Let's face it, going away with the little ones in tow means there will be multiple trips back to the hotel room for a long list of forgotten items. Choose a room that is close to the pool and/or kids’ activities, but not too close to the bar or evening entertainment – you want to keep that relaxed holiday vibe.
• If travelling with relatives or another family, make sure you book rooms near each other. That way, the kids can play while the adults can enjoy wine together.

For families with older kids

• You're probably fairly certain on which room you want, but have you asked your teenagers what they want? Choose together to ensure everyone is happy when you put the key in the door.
• Your young adults are going to want some independence and you're probably going to want a break too. Keep everyone happy by choosing a room near to the action. They can spend time on Snapchat while you’re safe in the knowledge that they're not too far away.

For older couples

• Are you going away with the whole family - kids and grandkids? Come the evenings you probably want a bit of quiet time. Make sure you speak to the rest of your booking and choose room locations that are going to keep the whole party harmonious.
• Are you an early riser? Make sure you take a look at the compass on the floor plan and choose a room where the sun rise will peak through the curtains every morning.