Honestly, 1-bedders at Thomson do get taken up quite fast, especially around peak periods, because they only have 33 single rooms compared to 21 twin-bedder rooms, so the odds aren't always in your favour. The charging arrangement you mentioned is real and a bit frustrating, so just go in clear-eyed that you might pay 1-bedder rates even if you spend your first night in a 2-bedder while waiting for one to free up. Someone in my mum group mentioned that the premier suites tend to have slightly better availability since not everyone books at that price point, so if budget allows, that might actually give you more certainty. I'd call their admissions team directly to ask about typical occupancy and whether you can be waitlisted for a 1-bedder from the moment you're admitted, being upfront with the nurses on the day itself apparently helps too.
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