I have been bridesmaid twice and paid for my own room at both weddings .
But my other half was a groomsman for his brother and they had paid for our room which was a lovely surprise the next morning.
Think it just depends on the couple and their budget.
Didn’t bother me that I had to pay. They had paid for my dress, hair makeup etc which had I been going as just a guest I’d have to fork out for anyway on top of a hotel room.
€240 is scandalous money for one night anywhere. This country is just a complete joke. Pure and utter greed.
I didn’t pay for my bridal party rooms bar the parents room . It really wasn’t a thing when I was getting married . Wasn’t a thing any time I was bridesmaid or my husband was groomsmen either - yay to being in my 40s
It’s a lot of extra expense !