We're a family of 5 with 3 teenagers. When traveling with kids, we've found it nice to stay in apartments so that we can cook, do laundry, etc. In the US, we'

We're a family of 5 with 3 teenagers. When traveling with kids, we've found it nice to stay in apartments so that we can cook, do laundry, etc. In the US, we've also found that extended stay hotels work well. They tend to have a lot more room, a kitchen, etc. We've had problems booking hotels in Europe because Expedia or Booking.com will say one thing (5 in a room? No problem!) and when we arrive the hotel thinks it's a big problem (only 4 to a room, you must rent another room).