m+ travel: One Room, One Rate: Solo Stays Without a Single Supplement
Motherhood rarely leaves space for silence. However, there comes a point when the craving creeps in: for a night alone, a solo train ride, or a hotel room where no one calls your name.
And yet, when the stars align and you finally go to book… there it is: the “single supplement.” A surcharge rooted in the outdated assumption that every room is shared and should be paid for by two.
But as more women travel solo, the idea of paying more to be one feels increasingly out of step. You use fewer towels, take up less space, and probably leave the place tidier.
So, this is our gentle rebellion.
A handpicked list of UK and European hotels that price per room, not per person, so you can travel alone without paying more to be less.
Artist Residence Bedroom
UK HOTELS: Solo Friendly & No single Supplement
Another Place, The Lake – Lake District
This modern lakeside escape is perfect for solo travellers and solo parents. Baby monitors connect to reception, there’s a swim club, fireside reading nooks, and a very good breakfast.
From £145 per night Book it here
The Zetter Townhouse – London
A hidden gem in Clerkenwell, this quirky townhouse has single rooms designed specifically for solo travellers, plus a great cocktail bar for after hours.
From £130 per night Book it here
Artist Residence – Brighton / Oxford / Cornwall
Eclectic, independent, and warm these boutique stays make solo guests feel like insiders.
From £120 per night Book it here
The Bradley Hare – Wiltshire
This beautifully restored inn feels like the kind of place you'd write that novel or at least read one uninterrupted. Ideal for midweek solo stays.
From £140 per night Book it here
Rooftop at Casa Bonay
EUROPE: Style, Solitude and no single supplement
Casa Bonay – Barcelona, Spain
A design led hotel with everything you’d want at your fingertips: a buzzing tapas bar, in-house coffee shop, rooftop terrace and cocktail bar.
From €140 per night Book it here
Hotel des Galeries – Brussels, Belgium
Calm, elegant, and just a Eurostar ride away. Stay solo, stroll through galleries and take yourself out to lunch.
From €135per night Book it here
Numo Ierapetra – Crete, Greece
Barefoot luxury at this adult only resort in southern Crete. Private pools and yoga during the day and party vibes at night.
From €160 per night Book it here
Tips for Booking a Solo Stay
Email to confirm: If booking online, email ahead and clarify you're travelling solo. Many places will offer better rooms or perks.
Ask about the rate: Politely question single supplements— hotels sometimes adjust if asked.
Pack light but luxe: This is your space, so bring the good skincare.
Book midweek: Cheaper rates and quieter stays.