When booking rooms in a hotel, we often come across their abbreviated names, so below I will talk about the main types of rooms and give their names in abbreviated form.
Hotel room types
- STD (Standard)- Standart room... As a rule, this is the most cheap room In a hotel. This room has one large double bed or 2 single beds and basic amenities (TV, telephone, private toilet with shower, minibar). This type of room is most often chosen by vacationers.
- Superior- superior standard room. This is a spacious one-room suite with the same amenities as a standard room.
- Studio- a large one-room suite with a built-in kitchen or a one-room suite with an additional sofa bed for guests.
- Suite- large number superior comfort consisting of 2 rooms (living room and bedroom).
- Apartment- rooms by the type of apartments, close to apartments, with their own toilet and shower.
- Family room- family room, larger than standard.
- Family studio- room for a family with two adjoining rooms.
- Deluxe- deluxe room. One of the most expensive types of hotel rooms. Typically, deluxe rooms are at least 35 square meters in size. A deluxe room usually includes several rooms (bedroom and living room), they are furnished with more expensive furniture than standard rooms. Some hotels also have a separate kitchen in the deluxe rooms. These rooms usually offer beautiful city views.
- BGL, BG (Bungalow)- bungalow; a house located separately from the main building. It can be one- or two-story.
- King suite- royal number. Superior room, most often found in five-star hotels. As a rule, such a room has several bedrooms and bathrooms, a living room, and a large balcony.
- President Suite- presidential number. The same as the royal room, with the difference that there can be several royal rooms in the hotel, and only one presidential room. Some hotels have two-story presidential rooms.
In the above room types, the following accommodation options are possible:
- SGL (Single)- single occupancy.
- DBL (Double)- double occupancy (room with one double bed).
- TRPL (Triple)- triple occupancy (room with one double bed + extra bed, or a sofa bed).
- QDPL (Quadriple)- four-bed room.
- Twin- TWN- double occupancy with two single beds.
- ExB (Extra Bed)- an extra bed.
- Chld (Child)- the cost of placing a child under 12 years old; inf (infant) - child 0-2 years old.
Meals at the hotel
- OB (Only Bed), RO (Room Only) or AO (Accommodation Only) implies accommodation in a hotel room without meals.
- BB (Bed and Breakfast) means that the room rate includes only breakfast - continental or buffet style.
- HB (Half Board) means half board, that the room rate includes two meals a day - breakfast and dinner or breakfast and lunch, depending on the hotel.
- HB + (Half Board plus)- this is an extended half board that includes alcoholic drinks local production.
- FB (Full Board) means full board including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- FB + (Full Board plus)- the same, full board, plus free alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
- AI (All Inclusive)- "all inclusive": breakfast, lunch and dinner; various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (usually locally produced); additional meals (snacks, lunch, etc.).
- UAI (Ultra All Inclusive) differs from AI in that guests are offered not only local, but also imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in unlimited quantities. UAI is a higher level of food and drink (found in hotels in Egypt and Turkey).
View from the room
- Garden view- garden view. These are usually quiet rooms.
- Pool view- view to a pool. Think several times before agreeing to a room with this view, because the pool is rarely quiet.
- SV, Sea view- sea view. Rooms with this view are the most expensive
- Ocean view- ocean view
- SSV, Side Sea view- side sea view. This means that the sea is visible from a certain point on the balcony of your room.
- Mountain view- Mountain View.
- Inside view- view of the inside of the hotel.
Additional designations that you may meet
Shared bathroom- amenities (toilet and shower) on the floor.
- Extra Bed- an extra bed.
- MB (Main Building)- the main building of the hotel. The hotel may have several buildings, and the cost of the voucher may depend on this.
- HV1- hotel of the club system of the first category with accommodation in cottages and bungalows. The hotel corresponds to 4-5 stars. These hotels usually have a large green area and good animation. This designation is most often found in Turkey and Egypt.
- HV2- a club hotel of a lower 2nd category. Corresponds to a 3 star hotel.
MB(main building) hotel main building
HV(holiday village) bungalow hotel
BGL, BG(bungalow) bungalow, a separate building, usually in the form of a 1-2-3-storey house
Chale extension to the main building
Cabana building on the beach or near the pool, bungalow type accommodation, located separately from the main building
SGL(single) single accommodation type
DBL(double) double occupancy (this room can be either with one double bed or with 2 separate beds (twin)
TRPL(triple) triple occupancy (usually 2 fixed beds and an extra bed or sofa)
QDPL(quadriple) four-bed room (as a rule, this type of accommodation is rare)
EXB(extra bed) extra bed
Adult accommodation for an adult
Double only adult room Double Room for adults only
Child placement of the child (you need to specify the age, usually 2-12 years)
Inf(infant) child 0-2 years old (as a rule, children under 2 years old fly without a seat on the plane, at the hotel they are provided with a baby cot)
Room classification
ROH (run of the house) - accommodation at the discretion of the hotel, without specifying the type of room and view from the window.
STD(standart) standard room
BDR, BDRM(bedroom) room with bedroom
1-BDRM(one bedroom) 2-room suite with a living room and a bedroom, the apartment also has a kitchen in the living room
2-BDRM(two bedroom) 3-room suite with a living room and 2 bedrooms, the apartment also has a kitchen in the living room
Superior larger room than standard
Corner room corner room
Studio studio - a one-room suite larger than a standard one, or a 1-room apartment with a built-in kitchen
Family room family room, larger than standard
Family Studio 2-room suite for a family
Mini Suite superior room
Suite usually a 2-room superior suite, consisting of a living room and a bedroom
Junior Suite 1-room suite of large size and improved layout
Deluxe superior superior room
Executive Suite, Senior Suite superior room, consisting of 2 or more rooms
Business large room with office equipment (computer, fax), suitable for work
Honeymoon room room for newlyweds with the appropriate interior
Connected rooms combined rooms with a door-passage from one to another
Duplex 2-storey room
Apartment- a room close to the type of apartment, with a place for cooking. Apartments come in different categories of comfort and capacity.
Classification of views from room windows
Beach view beach view
City view city view
Garden view garden view
Ocean view ocean view
IV, Inland view view of the surroundings
Inside view view of the atrium or the interior of the hotel
MV, Mountain view Mountain View
Park view park view
Pool view view to a pool
River view River View
SV, Sea view sea view
SSV, Side Sea view side sea view
SPV sea and pool view
Pool access- direct access to the pool from the room (balcony, terrace).
ROH(run of the house) accommodation at the discretion of the hotel, without specifying the type of room and view from the window (usually used when placing large groups)
Food type classification
RO(room only) (only accommodation) accommodation without meals
IN(bed only) (only accommodation) accommodation without meals
AO(accommodation only) accommodation without meals
SC(self catering) accommodation without meals
BB(bed & breakfast) breakfast only
HB(half board) half board - breakfast and dinner (for breakfast - free tea, coffee, water and juices, drinks for dinner are paid for), in some hotels it can be replaced with breakfast and lunch
HB +(half board +, extended half board) extended half board - breakfast and dinner, as well as local drinks (in some hotels beer and wine) with meals
FB(full board) full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner
FB +(full board +, extended half board) extended full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet), as well as local drinks (in some hotels beer and wine) with meals
ALL, Al(all inclusive) breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet) with unlimited drinks throughout the day (local production, alcoholic and non-alcoholic), as well as additional meals (second breakfast, afternoon tea, late dinner, light snacks in hotel bars, etc.) .p.) during the day
UAL, UAI(ultra aIl inclusive) an extended version of the all inclusive system: a large selection of sweets, desserts, all kinds of snacks, as well as a wide selection of local and imported drinks, including spirits. Most hotels operating on the Ultra system All inclusive offer guests an additional free meals in restaurants with cuisines from different nations of the world.
Varieties Ultra All inclusive: Elegance All inclusive, VIP All inclusive, Super All inclusive, Deluxe All inclusive, VC all inclusive, Superior All inclusive, MEGA All inclusive, Superior All inclusive VIP-Service, Royal Class All inclusive, Ultra deluxe All inclusive, Extended All inclusive, Excellent All inclusive, Max All inclusive, Imperial All inclusive, etc.
CB(Continental Breakfast), Continental breakfast light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, rolls, butter and jam
EB(English breakfast), English breakfast, full breakfast usually includes juice, scrambled eggs, toast, butter, jam and coffee (tea)
AB, ABF(american breakfast buffet) , American breakfast similar to a continental breakfast, it includes various cuts of meat and cheese and hot dishes (scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, sausages). Meals à la carte to choose from a limited number of dishes from the menu
A la carte a menu in which each dish is indicated with a price
Buffet catering according to the banquet system with an unlimited number of approaches
Buffet leaner buffet option
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Choosing a tour on the website of a tour operator or hotel, travelers are faced with not entirely clear abbreviations - standard dbl, dbl, sngl, trpl, chd, exb, 3 dbl. What do these types of accommodation mean? These abbreviations characterize certain standards of a particular type of accommodation in a hotel room, depending on the number of guests staying. Let's consider in detail the decoding of each type of number separately.The main types of accommodation.
SNGL(single) accommodation in a single room. Small room for one person with a single bed. The SNGL room is characterized by its small size and austere furnishings. There are few SNGL rooms in hotels or not at all. When booking SNGL, hotels are usually accommodated in a standard room DBL (double)
DBL
(double room) double room with either one large double bed, or two single beds pushed together (option DBL twin). Most often, a DBL room is a standard one-room type room in a hotel. Unlike SNGL, DBL room has a larger area and improved interior. TWIN(twin) double room with two separate beds. In fact, the same room as the DBL, most often TWIN accommodation is carried out in a standard one-room hotel room, but in such a room the single beds are separate. TRPL(triple) - triple room. Usually, when hosting TRPL, will be provided with a single room with a double bed and one single (EXB - extra bed), or three separate single beds. When checking in a TRPL, you will most often be provided with a DBL size room or larger. QDPL(quadruple) - four-bed room. The QDPL room is a single room with 4 beds. In QDPL, these can be options from one double and two single beds, from two connected single beds or four separate single beds. Quite often the QDPL numbers are the same as DBL and TWIN numbers, but often they are larger. Additional designations
EXB(extra bed) - an extra bed for an adult (over 12 years old). Such designation is given to the numbers in which one more additional sleeping place called EXB. In this case, the designation will be as follows: DBL + EXB ADL(adult) - an adult. Depending on the hotel, ADL is considered to be between the ages of 12 or 14. INF(infant) - child 0-2 years old. Often there is no separate INF category in hotels; children from 0 to 2 years old can be classified as CHD - 0 to 12 years old. CHD(CHLD) - child. Designation of residence of a child under 12 (14) years old. Different hotels interpret the CHD age as follows: from 0 to 6 years old, from 0 to 12 (or 14) years old. In one case or another, accommodation for CHD can be both free and paid with a discount.Combined types of hotel accommodation
SNGL + INF- means the settlement of 1 adult and 1 child under 2 years old. Accommodation in SNGL room with single bed and extra baby cot. In many hotels, in the SNGL + INF option, a child under 2 years old can stay for free. Same as 1ADL + INF. SNGL + CHD- 1 adult + child up to 12 (14) years old. SNGL + CHD means that the accommodation will be in a SNGL single room, plus an extra bed for the child. Same as 1ADL + 1CHD. SGL + 2CHD- accommodation for 1 adult + 2 children up to 12 (14) years old. A rare type of check-in - not many SNGL rooms can accommodate two extra beds, but there are exceptions. Same as 1ADL + 2CHD. * Important note - when placing SNGL, hotels often provide a larger standard room DBL (double). In this case, the placement of SNGL + CHD and SGL + 2CHD is very comfortable. DBL + INF- means the settlement of 2 adults and 1 child up to 2 years old. Accommodation in a DBL room with a double bed and an extra baby cot. Same as 2ADL + INF. DBL + CHD- double room with a child. Accommodation will be in a DBL room, in which, in addition to a large double bed, one additional baby bed is installed. Depending on the hotel, in the DBL + CHD option, the child can stay free of charge, or with a substantial discount. Same as 2ADL + CHD. DBL + EXB- means that the accommodation will be in a double room DBL, plus an extra EXB bed for an adult. An adult is defined as a person over the age of 12 or, in some cases, over the age of 14. DBL + EXB is a fairly common type of accommodation, found even in expensive hotels. Same as 2ADL + EXB. DBL + 2CHD- double room and 2 children. In fact, the same as DBL + CHD, but two cots will be installed for guests who are not yet 12 (14) years old. Means the same as 2ADL + 2CHD. DBL + EXB + CHD- double room DBL + extra bed for an adult EXB + bed for a child CHD. This is a DBL room that can accommodate four people, 3 adults and one child up to 12 (14) years old. Quite a rare type of accommodation in hotels. Same as 3ADL + 1CHD. TRPL + 2CHD- triple room with two installed beds for children up to 12 (14) years old. A very rare type of check-in due to the difficulty of accommodating so many guests in a TRPL room. Such a check-in is typical for large Family rooms. Same as 3ADL + 2CHD. QDPL + 1CHD- four-bed room with an extra bed for a child up to 12 (14) years old. In expensive hotels, such rooms, as a rule, are not provided. For such accommodation in hotels, you must book a family room Family room or Family suite. ** Description of these types of accommodation is typical for rooms in the lower price category of hotels. It should be borne in mind that for most of the above types of accommodation, there are more comfortable rooms, and with the possibility of choosing a view from the room: sea view, mountain view, pool view. Superior room DBL or DBL + EXB - superior room with an increased footage of the room, sometimes with an additional fold-out sofa, which allows you to comfortably accommodate 3 adults (2 + 1AD). Family room DBL or DBL + EXB or DBL + 2CHD - is a family room of one or more rooms. Often a Family room is made by combining two adjacent standard rooms, between which there is a door. Convenient for families. DBL suite or DBL suite + EXB - a room of superior comfort and improved layout, as a rule, consists of at least two rooms. Ideal to accommodate DBL + EXB or DBL + 2CHD More accurate description any room and type of accommodation must be viewed on the hotel website.When planning any trip, the question of accommodation always arises. Many hotels are ready to offer an endless variety of rooms, from which, often, you do not know what to expect.
Unfortunately, there are no unified world standards for the classification of hotel rooms, but to figure out which room is hidden under one name or another (for example, superior room- that it is) is possible.
Hotel room categories
In Russian hotels, rooms are divided into a couple of different categories: higher and standard.
The highest
- Suite(Suite). Upscale hotel room with an area of 75 m². The suite consists of at least three rooms. One of the mandatory requirements is a separate guest toilet.
- Apartment(Apartment). The area of this room starts at 40 m². Requirements: at least two rooms, and a kitchen area must be present.
- Suite(Luxe). A room that can comfortably accommodate two people. Consists of a bedroom (sometimes more than one) and a living room. The area of the Suite is not less than 35 m².
- Junior Suite(Junior Suite). This is a one-room suite, the convenient layout of which visually delimits the space into a sleeping area and a living room. Junior Suite area not less than 25 m².
- Studio(Studio). One room with a kitchen area. The area of the Studio is not less than 25 m².
In addition to the bedroom, the suite must have a living room and a separate office, or visually separated from the living room space.
Standard
All rooms of the standard category are one-room.
The difference lies in the number of beds, the presence or absence of a bathroom in the room.
- 1st category(otherwise - standard). Designed to accommodate one or two people. The room has a toilet room.
- 2nd category... It differs from the 1st category in the presence of an incomplete bathroom (sink and toilet).
- 3rd category... The number of people staying in this room depends on the number of beds. But at least 6 m² must be allocated for each tenant. The room is equipped with either an incomplete bathroom or one full bathroom for several rooms.
- 4th category... It differs from the room of the 3rd category by the presence of only a washbasin.
- 5th category... In the rooms of the fifth category, a bathroom is not provided at all. The washbasin is located in the hallway.
Hotel room classification - transcript and translation
Numbers in foreign countries may differ in classification and requirements from Russian standards.
According to European standard
Window view - symbols
V resort countries there is also a classification of rooms according to the view from the windows. Usually an abbreviation is added to the name of the room, for example, Deluxe, for example, Gv(Garden View), informing about what kind of view awaits you from the windows of this room. Deluxe GV is a Deluxe room with a garden view.
Let's figure out what types are hidden under certain abbreviations:
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- The correct choice of hotel room, of course, depends on budget, on what kind of vacation you are counting on, with whom you will go.
- If it will be with you child, then you definitely need to pay attention to what kind of sleeping place will be provided for him.
- If you are a lover of excursions and active rest, which means that you will be in the hotel just sleep... Why pay extra for Superior benefits over Standard if you don't even notice? In this case, you can think about Promo room, if the selected hotel offers such an option.
If you prefer beach vacation and you expect to spend most of your time on the territory of the hotel, the room should be sufficient comfortable.
In this case, the only question is what do you expect from the room and for what bonuses you agree to pay extra.
A pleasant evening on the balcony with a glass of wine and overlooking the sea will be impossible if the room does not have a balcony or the windows overlook the wall of a neighboring building.
It is best when there is an opportunity to find out in advance everything about the room in which you are going to spend your vacation, so that the impressions from it remain only pleasant.
See this video for an example of the number Superior room:
