How We Fit a Family of 4 in Small Foreign Hotels — Without Paying Double

Traveling as a family in Europe or South America comes with a unique challenge: hotel rooms are often smaller, and cramming four people into one just isn’t happening. That’s where Accor Hotels comes to the rescue.

We just stayed at the Novotel Cusco, a beautiful 4-star hotel just a few blocks from Cusco’s main square. It had everything we needed—historic charm, modern comfort, and a layout that actually worked for our family of four.

Here’s how we did it:

We booked two rooms under Accor’s “Family Offer”—a program that gives you 50% off a second room when traveling with kids. We had a room with a queen bed and a sofa, while the kids had their own space with two single beds and more importantly their own bathroom.

Even better? We paid with our Capital One Venture X card and used the $300 annual travel credit to shave a big chunk off the cost. Between the family discount and that credit, we saved a bundle on what could’ve been a pricey stay.

Accor includes 18 different brands, from budget-friendly ibis to luxury Fairmonts and Sofitels. They don’t have many properties in North America (around 100), but globally they’ve got over 5,000 hotels, with great options all over Europe and South America.

💡 Bonus tip: Watch for transfer bonuses to Accor from programs like Bilt. They’ve offered up to 200% bonuses, making your points go way further than usual.