Beds: double or two singles?

Dan11927
Level 2
England, United Kingdom

Beds: double or two singles?

Hi all. In a one-bedoom space, which is better - one double bed or two singles? Do you think most guests are couples who would prefer to be in one bed? In your experience, how rare is the booking for two friends who prefer two singles? We have two singles but are considering swapping to a double.

Thanks for your help.

Dan

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Renee659
Level 2
Kirksville, MO

Double. We do offer twin / Queen mattresses  air mattresses as an option 

Emily2037
Level 2
Thousand Oaks, CA

The best answer would need to consider If you are renting out a one-bedroom inside a home, or an entire one bedroom apartment? Do you have other rooms in the home you are renting so a family with children can rent? 

If you wanted to rent to a couple, then queen would be preferred over double and over singles. Yes, older couples may prefer two singles. Two friends (or children) would prefer singles over a double. A couple would prefer a double. You can try with what you have for a few months and see how the bookings. If you are happy with your booking, then you can save yourself some money.  

Ian-And-Evelyn0
Level 2
Marlow, United Kingdom

Hi Dan

 

If you have the storage and space, the superking zip up two single works well.  It requires you to have linen for one super king and two single plus duvet.   Being able to give the guest the choice increase the number of people who would consider your property.

 

Hopefully this is helpful?

 

Best wishes

Evelyn

Marlow Apartments.

Dr-Jayanthi1
Level 2
Coimbatore, India

Hi Dan - in my experience- if you have just one room then it has to be a single bed- probabilistic approach. If you have more than one room then definitely bring in the two singles- variety enhances “value”. Happy hosting.

Paula
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hello @Dan11927, you have brought a great topic to our community 😊

 

There are different perspectives here; have you had the chance to read our Hosts' comments? Have you made a decision on whether to use a double or two single beds?

 

Please keep us posted 🙏

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Jennifer4287
Level 2
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

We have a double bed and a sofa bed in the lounge area. Do you have space for a sofa bed? We have mainly couples who are enjoying the double bed. We have an upcoming booking of two friends and they asked to use the sofa bed too. So I guess to sleep seperate and have their own space. Those are 2 Ladies.