The long-awaited vacation is approaching. Perhaps you are planning to go on a trip with the whole family. Many tourists have a very important question: should they book a hotel and transfer on their own, or should they entrust this task to an experienced tour operator?
In the first case, you can save a lot, and in the second, you can entrust professionals with choosing a place to stay during your vacation, but here you often risk getting a “pig in a poke” in the form of a voucher with incomprehensible abbreviations and room designations.
Sometimes not understanding what type of room you've been sold on can lead to unpleasant surprises upon arrival at the resort.
In this article, Kidpassage will help you understand the most common terms associated with hotel star ratings, and will also tell you how to determine hotel room categories by abbreviations.
Hotel categories by stars
First, let's figure out how the star rating of hotels is determined. Usually this conditional concept is used to indicate the level of service that a hotel can provide.
The star system is a European hotel qualification system introduced by the World Tourism Organization. According to its policy, hotels are divided into five categories: from 1 to 5 stars. The system is widely used in China, Brazil, most European and other countries of the world.
This classification also exists in Asian countries, but the stars here are greatly inflated compared to similar European hotels.
Here, hotel owners often assign their own stars. In addition, hoteliers sometimes practice understating the hotel category in order to avoid increased taxes.
According to the European system, it was believed that the maximum number of stars for a hotel could be 5. But relatively recently new categories of hotels have appeared: 6 and even 7 stars. Let's determine how many stars hotels have.
Hotels without category
This is the cheapest place to stay overnight. In the worst case, it could be a barracks-type room with many beds. Hostels also fall into this category.
Most likely, here you will have to sleep next to strangers. Occasionally, however, this list includes hotels with a fairly high level of service, but the lack of stars in this case is explained by the administration’s reluctance to spend time and money to assign the hotel an international category.
1 and 2 star hotels
This type of hotel is similar to a large hostel, with rooms no larger than 8-10 m2. Facilities will most likely be located on the floor (their number is determined at the rate of one bathroom per five rooms).
The rooms have a minimum of furniture. There are no swimming pools, restaurants or parking lots on site. In some cases, a bar or canteen may be open.
If they change bed linen, then no more than once a week. This is the most budget-friendly accommodation option for unpretentious tourists who plan to spend most of their time outside the hotel.
3 stars
Hotels in this category have larger rooms and a higher level of service. There are definitely refrigerators, minibars, and bathrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided to be changed every day. A hairdryer and iron are available upon request. On the territory, as a rule, there is a restaurant, parking, and sometimes even a swimming pool.
4 stars
Rooms starting from 14 m2. The level of service and comfort in such hotels is higher. The bathroom must have toiletries: soap, shampoo, shower gel, which are changed every day.
There is a safe, desk, wardrobe, TV, air conditioning. Linen change and cleaning are also carried out every day. The territory (if we are talking about resort hotels) is a whole complex where there are parking lots, saunas, swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurants and cafes, and separate infrastructure for children. 4-star hotels offer room service.
5 stars
The rooms are larger in size. There must be at least four restaurants with different cuisines on the territory. Visitors have a number of privileges and can use the infrastructure for free.
6-7 stars
Very high class hotels, where one day's stay can cost from several thousand dollars. For this money you will receive royal apartments and round-the-clock service with the services of a personal chef, driver, and butler. There are no more than a dozen hotels of this class in the world.
Classification of rooms in hotels in Turkey
Along with hotels that are classified from 1 to 5 stars, many have club hotels (Holliday Village) or tourist villages everywhere.
This is a kind of separate “caste”. To designate them, the abbreviations HV1 or HV2 are used. Guests are accommodated in cottages or bungalows. Such boarding houses have a large area with many trees, flowers and other vegetation.
HV1 - corresponds to hotels with 4-5 stars, but the apartments are not very large in size. HV2 - corresponds to hotels with 3-4 stars.
More recently, this region has received an additional class of hotels, which is designated by the letter “S”, which means “special”.
For the most part, such boarding houses are located in historical places (for example, they can often be found on the list) and correspond to 4-5 stars. They are distinguished by small rooms, few staff, a small restaurant and no swimming pool.
Classification of hotels in Greece
Some cities and certain countries still have their own classification of hotels, which is designated by Latin letters: L, A, B, C, D, E.
On the façade, along with the stars familiar to Europeans, there will be the following letters:
- De Luxe or L - corresponds to 5 stars;
- A - corresponds to 4 stars;
- B - corresponds to 3 stars;
- C - corresponds to 2 stars;
- D, E - corresponds to 1 star.
Decoding the category of rooms in hotels
If you are booking a room and comfort, the view from the window and the type of accommodation are very important to you, then it is worth understanding what the abbreviations and expressions mean that are commonly used to refer to the categories of hotel rooms.
At the selection stage, you should decide what is especially important to you: the landscape that opens from the window, an extra bed, or whether you want to stay with a large, cheerful group. Or maybe all the parameters combined?
When booking a hotel, the main role is played by the purpose, duration of your trip, as well as the time of stay at the hotel.
For example, if you are going to spend only a few days in a country or city, then it is quite enough to order a standard room type. But if you are planning a longer trip, then you should pay attention to apartments with a higher level of comfort.
Below is decoding of symbols that indicate the features of hotel rooms.
Categories of hotel rooms by size and composition
- Apartment- apartments. At its core, it is an apartment with several rooms and a kitchen.
- Balcony- the room has a balcony.
- Connected rooms- means that there are adjacent rooms.
- Business- numbers intended for work. There are office equipment and the Internet here.
- BDR, BDRM (bedroom)- the room has a bedroom.
- De luxe- a room with a more luxurious interior, usually consisting of several rooms.
- Duplex- it is assumed that the apartment consists of two floors. Perfect for a large company or family with children.
- Family room- usually this room is larger in size than the standard one; it is most popular among couples with children.
- Family studio- two-room family room.
- Honeymoon room- room for newlyweds.
- President- the most luxurious apartments of the boarding house. The presidential apartment consists of several rooms, a living room, an office, and at least two bathrooms.
- STD (standard)- a one-room suite, most often with an entrance hall, a bathroom and a balcony.
- Studio- a room where the living room is combined with a kitchen.
- Superior- superior room, which differs in size. The superior room type has the same basic features as the standard room, but it has higher quality finishing and design, it can be furnished with more refined furniture and modern appliances. The view from the window usually opens to the sea, garden or other attractive objects.
If you are traveling with children, it is best to choose an Apartment or Family studio, as they provide extra beds and sometimes even separate rooms for children. In the apartments you can prepare your own meals in the kitchen.
Standard rooms may not be very comfortable for children due to their small area and the difficulty of installing an extra bed or folding bed.
Types of hotel accommodation by location
Rooms can be classified by type of accommodation, as well as location within the complex. This classification is indicated by a letter abbreviation. Let's look at some of them:
- BGL, BG (Bungalow)- bungalow. As a rule, a one- or two-story separate building.
- Cabana- bungalow on the beach or near the pool.
- Chale- an extension or a separate small house.
- Cottage- cottage.
- Executive Floor- an entire floor with a higher level of service.
- HV (Holiday Village)- a club hotel where guests stay in bungalows or cottages.
- MB (Main Building)- the main building of the hotel.
- Villa- villa.
Boarding houses located in seaside resorts are characterized by a classification relative to the coastline. First coastline - the hotel is located directly on the seashore and has access to its own beach.
Second coastline - to get to the beach you need to go through the road, promenade or the territory of neighboring hotel complexes.
Classification of hotel rooms by view from the window
Rooms are also usually classified according to the view from the window. It’s quite simple to understand: the first letter indicates where the windows face, and the second, the letter “V” (view), indicates the view. Be sure to take this into account when booking.
| Abbreviation | Full title | Description of the view from the window |
|---|---|---|
| ROH | Run of the House | The view from the window is not specified |
| G.V. | Garden View | The garden is visible from the windows |
| CV | City View | The city is visible from the windows |
| IV | Inside View | The hotel courtyard is visible from the windows |
| LV | Land View | Neighborhood view |
| D.V. | Duni View | Sands are visible from the windows |
| MV | Mountain View | Mountain View |
| V.V. | Valley View | You can see the valley from the windows |
| RV | River View | You can see the river from the windows |
| PV | Pool View | View to a pool |
| B.V. | Beach View | You can see the beach from the windows |
| B.F. | Beach Front | Rooms on the first coastline |
| SV | Sea View | You can see the sea from the windows |
| SSV | Sea Side View | The windows are directed towards the sea |
| O.V. | Ocean View | The ocean is visible from the windows |
Types of rooms by number of people
In addition, there is a classification of hotel apartments according to the number of people who can live in the room. There are the following types of hotel accommodation:
| Abbreviation | Full title | Description of accommodation type |
|---|---|---|
| SGL | Single | Single occupancy |
| DBL | Double, double twin | Double occupancy. This type of accommodation provides one double bed or two single beds. |
| TRPL | Triple | Triple occupancy. This is usually a double room with an additional folding bed or sofa. Excellent for accommodating a family traveling with a child. |
| QDPL | Quadruple | Quadruple occupancy. Great for a family consisting of two parents and two children. |
| APT | Apartment | A room with 2 to 5 main rooms. Accommodates from 4 to 10 guests. |
When staying with children, you will be offered combined accommodation options. As a rule, these are one- or two-room rooms, Standard, Family Room or Apartment types:
| Abbreviation | Full title | Description of accommodation type |
|---|---|---|
| SGL+CHD | Single + child | Single room for adult and child |
| SGL + 2 CHD | Single +2 children | Single room for an adult and two children |
| DBL+CHD | Double + child | Double room for two adults and a child up to 12 years old |
| DBL + 2CHD | Double + 2 children | Double room for two adults and two children up to 12 years old |
| DBL + 2 CHD (2-5) | Double + 2 children | Double room for two adults and two children from 2 to 5 years old |
| DBL+EXB+CHD | Double + extra bed + child | Room for three adults and a child, with an extra bed available |
| TRPL + 2 CHLD | Triple +2 children | Room for three adults and two children |
| 4 AD + 1 CHD (2-5) | Quadriple + child (2-5) | Room for four adults and a child from 2 to 5 years old |
If your hotel voucher or reservation states “extra bed,” always clarify what this means in a particular case. After all, it can be a bed, a sofa, a folding bed or even a simple mattress.
Some additional designations that are used when classifying guest accommodation in a hotel:
- ExB (extra bed) - the possibility of providing an additional bed.
- ADL - adult. Typically, an adult is considered to be a person over 12 years of age.
- CH - child 6-12 years old.
- ch - child under 6 years old.
- inf (infant) - infant, a child under two years old.
If you are going on vacation with your child, and his age requires more comfortable conditions, then when choosing housing you need to take into account some aspects.
Be sure to pay attention to:
- How is the hotel located relative to the sea, station, center. What transfer options does it have in case you need to get to the train station, airport or hospital;
- what rooms does the hotel offer and is it possible to add an extra bed;
- what amenities are there in the rooms;
- is there a children's menu offered in the restaurant, is there children's animation, a children's club, or babysitting services;
- what is the area near the hotel, are there any children's attractions and other entertainment;
- what is the beach near the hotel? For a holiday with children, it is desirable that the beach be sandy, with easy entry into the water;
- what kind of pool is there on site? It is desirable that it be heated;
- what additional services are available (for example, laundry, dry cleaning, nanny);
- is there a medical center or doctor nearby;
- how noisy it gets in the evenings.
As a rule, hotels with 4 stars and above correspond well to the points described above.
When staying with children, it is important to know some of the rules that the hotels themselves set. For example, the most important detail is the cost of accommodation with children, which must be clarified on the hotel booking website.
Typically, children under two years of age are considered “infants” and are not charged. Children from 2 to 5 years old can also stay for free if they do not have an extra bed.
If a child is over five years old and requires an extra bed or sofa, then the fee for him is about half the price for an adult tourist. Children over 12 years old are considered adults and will have to pay full price.
We hope our article helped you understand complex abbreviations and acronyms in the hotel business. We will be glad if it turns out to be useful when booking a hotel on your own and planning your vacation.
Well, to make the selection process even easier, we suggest you familiarize yourself with ours. We wish you a pleasant stay and bright impressions!
The abbreviations that are used in the offers of international hotels are not always completely clear to the Russian traveler. For example, a twin number - what is it? Let's look at the features.
What does twin number mean?
Twin is a double room with 2 separate beds. This is how it differs from Double. The latter is also a double room, but it has one large shared double bed.
So what is this - a twin number? in a room where there are two identical beds (English twins - “twins”).
Twin room in the hotel: features
If you often travel around the world, you have probably noticed that international hotels are classified by stars, but their rooms are classified by the number of guests staying there. For example, a Single is accommodation for only one traveler. Any sharing or placement of extra beds is prohibited here.
But the Family room accepts only families. There can be one double and two single or four single beds. This is very convenient for tourists traveling with a friendly family.
What is this - a twin number? Along with double, the most popular of all the presented accommodation options. Who is it useful for? For those traveling together with a friend, colleague, girlfriend, boyfriend, relative, child, parent and other persons with whom, according to moral principles, it is impossible to sleep in the same bed. At the same time, this option allows you and your travel companion to stay in the same room, which is very convenient.
Be careful, the price for a twin is charged for the entire room, not per bed. In addition, if your documents, for example, indicate “twin: single occupancy,” then this only means serving breakfast for one tourist. You can live together, if you wish, by purchasing a second breakfast. Sometimes an extra rollaway bed can be provided for a third guest free of charge or for a fee. Such details are clarified by the administration of a particular hotel.
Thus, the main difference between a twin and a double is that the first has two single beds, and the second has one double bed. Hence, a twin is chosen by two friends, relatives, colleagues, acquaintances traveling together, and a double is chosen by married couples or lovers. It should also be noted that accommodation in a Twin will be slightly more expensive than in a Double.
Other accommodation options
You and I learned that this is a twin, double, single, family room number. Let's look at other accommodation options:
- Triple - triple occupancy (often with an additional folding bed).
- Extra Bed - double and triple accommodation with an extra bed.
- Child - inclusion of a child under twelve years of age in the price of stay. Typical for single and double. Maybe for two children - 2Child.
- ROH (run of house) - accommodation of a guest at the discretion of the hotel in a room of any class. This is an option for those who like to try their luck - you can find yourself in either a regular standard or an empty deluxe apartment.
We found out that international hotels divide their rooms according to the number of guests staying. Twin in this classification is a comfortable accommodation with 2 separate beds for two non-gender related travelers.
When choosing a tour on the website of a tour operator or hotel, travelers are faced with abbreviations that are not entirely clear - standard dbl, dbl, sngl, trpl, chd, exb, 3 dbl. What do these placement types mean? These abbreviations characterize certain standards of a particular type of accommodation in a hotel room, depending on the number of guests staying. Let us consider in detail the decoding of each type of number separately.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 either few or no SNGL rooms in hotels. When booking SNGL, hotels usually accommodate you in a standard DBL (double) room.
DBL
(double room) double room with either one large double bed or two single beds pushed together (DBL twin option). Most often, a DBL room is a standard one-room standard hotel room. Unlike SNGL, DBL room has a larger area and an improved interior. TWIN(twin) double room with two separate beds. In fact, the same room as DBL, most often TWIN accommodation is carried out in a standard one-room hotel room, but in such a room the single beds are separated. TRPL(triple) – triple room. Typically, when placing a TRPL, you will be provided with a one-room room with a double bed and one single bed (EXB - extra bed), or three separate single beds. When checking into TRPL, you will most often be given a DBL size room or larger. QDPL(quadruple) - four-bed room. The QDPL room is one room with 4 beds. At QDPL, these can be options of one double and two singles, two connected single beds or four separate single beds. Often QDPL numbers are the same as DBL and TWIN, but often larger. Additional designations
EXB(extra bed) – extra bed for an adult (over 12 years old). This designation is given to rooms in which another additional bed, called EXB, is installed or can be installed. In this case, the designation will be: DBL+EXB A.D.L.(adult) - adult. Depending on the hotel, an ADL is considered a person between the ages of 12 and 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. C.H.D.(CHLD) - child. Designation of residence of a child under 12 (14) years of age. Different hotels interpret the age of CHD as follows: from 0 to 6 years, from 0 to 12 (or 14) years. In one case or another, accommodation for CHD can be either free or paid with a discount.Combined types of hotel accommodation
SNGL+INF– means occupancy of 1 adult and 1 child under 2 years old. Accommodation in a SNGL room with a single bed and an extra cot. In many hotels, in the SNGL+INF option, a child under 2 years old can stay free of charge. Same as 1ADL+INF. SNGL+CHD- 1 adult + child under 12 (14) years old. SNGL+CHD means that the accommodation will be in a single SNGL room, plus an extra bed for a child. Same as 1ADL+1CHD. SGL+2CHD- accommodation 1 adult + 2 children under 12 (14) years old. A rare type of occupancy - 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 DBL (double) room. In this case, the placement of SNGL+CHD and SGL+2CHD is very comfortable. DBL+INF– means 2 adults and 1 child under 2 years old. Accommodation in a DBL room with a double bed and an extra cot. Same as 2ADL+INF. DBL+CHD- double room with a child. Accommodation will be in a DBL room, which, in addition to a large double bed, has an additional children's bed. Depending on the hotel, in the DBL+CHD option a child can stay for free or with a significant discount. Same as 2ADL+CHD. DBL+EXB- means that the accommodation will be in a DBL double room, plus an additional EXB bed for an adult. An adult is considered to be someone over 12 or, in some cases, over 14 years of age. 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. Actually the same as DBL+CHD, but there will be two children's beds for guests under 12 (14) years of age. 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 under 12 (14) years old. Quite a rare type of check-in in hotels. Same as 3ADL+1CHD. TRPL+2CHD- triple room with two separate beds for children under 12 (14) years old. A very rare type of occupancy due to the difficulty of accommodating such a number of guests in a TRPL room. This type of accommodation is typical for large Family rooms. Same as 3ADL+2CHD. QDPL+1CHD- quadruple room with extra bed for a child under 12 (14) years old. Expensive hotels usually do not provide such rooms. For such accommodation in hotels, you must book a Family room or Family suite. ** The 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, 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 increased room size, sometimes with an additional fold-out sofa, which can 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 with a door between them. Convenient for family living. DBL suite or DBL suite+EXB - a superior room with an improved layout, usually consisting of at least two rooms. Ideal for DBL+EXB or DBL+2CHD accommodation. A more precise description of any room and type of accommodation should be found on the hotel website.Example Superior room.
Most often it happens that when booking a separate room, tour operators recommend a room called Superior room for an additional fee. But what kind of room is this and why do they promise the most favorable conditions for a modest additional payment? What is the room category that follows the usual category called “standard”? Or maybe this is better service, additional services, comfortable conditions?
We need to try to figure this out consistently. Many countries around the world and their hotels have different understandings of the room occupancy pattern. In frequent cases it depends:
So, superior room name means Literally "superior room". But if improved, then in comparison with what? With a regular room or an overnight stay in a simple hostel? The procedure for improving the room is left to the hotel management to decide. It happens that in luxury hotels or five-star hotels, standard rooms do not exist and the most affordable is the “Superior room”.
In the former USSR, hotel rooms were divided into single, double, triple, and quadruple. But for the sake of emulating global general standards, luxury rooms, junior suites, or, according to the European prestigious names “superior room”, “executive”, have recently begun to appear. But in reality it was like this: an ordinary room was restored, painted here and there, the curtains were changed and hung - and now the luxurious room is ready to receive guests. For this reason, you should always ask what exactly are the advantages of a given number.
In countries where sea travel is especially common, “superior room” rooms have a good view from the windows - sea landscapes, beaches, swimming pools, gardens. And as the opposite of such rooms, the windows of ordinary rooms “look out” onto the courtyard, road, parking lot, construction site, etc. Superior rooms have access to the terrace. And if the hotel offers " superior chalet"or "superior villa", then the room may have a number of rooms and a small kitchen. This is a big advantage, especially if you are traveling with a baby.
European tourist cities have other " superior rum", significantly different from those located in countries with hot climates. The level of service remains at the highest level, regardless of the number. However, here, if a standard room provides a room, approximately 9-10 sq. m, then the “superior room” is 18-25 sq. m. In the latter option, you will also be offered coffee, sugar, tea and a kettle.
So, to accurately determine the “superior room” a personal approach is necessary, since it is impossible to know in advance what this number is Superior room differs from standard.
169 years have passed since the advent of organized tourism - the first travel agency in history was opened by Thomas Cook in 1841. At the same time, few people know about the unified classification system for hotel rooms: while the official star rating of hotels in most countries has already been sorted out, then with rooms everything is somewhat more complicated.
Of course, almost every hotel whose category is higher than two or three stars can offer its guests standard, deluxe and suite rooms. But the quality and quantity of services provided in them can vary even within the same hotel. And all because there are various characteristics of the views from the windows, the functional purpose of the rooms (family, business) and even the design (for example, a Mediterranean suite in blue tones or a Caribbean suite in bright and tropical colors).
One thing is certain: a standard room in any hotel in the world should be one small room with a bed, a separate shower, a small wardrobe and a TV. The bathroom of each room should also have a standard set of towels, soap and shower gel. By the way, in some countries, for example, in China, this set is always complemented by a comb, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Common abbreviations
To begin with, it would be useful to understand the generally accepted abbreviations adopted by hoteliers around the world. If DBL (from the English "double" - double) or SGL ("single" - one, single), as a rule, do not cause any difficulties for anyone, then such ciphers as DUS (double use single - double number, which is used as single) or BG GV (bungalow garden view) can mislead even the most experienced tourist.
Let's talk about the main reductions adopted in the hotel environment.
Types of accommodation and their classification
DBL: classic double room with double bed.
TWIN: same as DBL, but with two single beds.
SGL: classic single room.
TRPL (Triple) : Triple room.
QDPL (Quadripl) : quadruple room.
APT (Apartment) : — two- or three-room suite (sometimes there are more rooms) with a kitchenette or full kitchen. The number of bedrooms is indicated as follows: 1 BDRM And 2 BDRM - 1 and 2 bedrooms, respectively.
If you require an extra bed in the room, then you need the abbreviation EXB (extra bed).
+1 C.H.D.: plus the child, in brackets - the child’s age (2-6) or (6-12). If the child is under two years old, then he is designated as INF (Infant) . Two children, respectively +2 C.H.D. , and so on.
“+CHD” can be preceded by both the above abbreviations (DBL, TWIN, SGL, TRPL, QDPL), and those indicating the number of adults in a slightly different way: 2ADL or 2 AD , where 2 is the quantity, and ADL or AD is Adult, which means “adult” in English.
Numbers and their classification
Standard (STD) : Standart room.
Superior: slightly larger than a standard room.
Family Room: family room, often consisting of two rooms.
Suite (S.T.E.) : in general it is a room with a room and a separate sitting area (essentially two rooms). In turn, it is divided into several subcategories: Mini (slightly better than Superior), Junior (room and separate sitting area or separated sleeping area), Senior (superior room with a full bedroom and living room), King And Executive (with two bedrooms).
Studio: one room with a small kitchenette.
Luxe(Sometimes De Luxe): does not need translation, this is a room with a high level of comfort.
Honeymoon Room: special room for newlyweds.
In order to indicate which beds are in the room, some designations are also used: rooms with “king beds” Kingsize Bed ( K; width more than 180 cm), Queen Bed ( Q), simple Double Beds ( D; accordingly, if the room is equipped with two beds, the abbreviation will be 2D).
Location of rooms relative to the hotel
Corner: corner number.
Main Building(MV): room located in the main building.
Connected Rooms: rooms with passage from one to another.
New Building: room in a new building.
Balcony Room: room with balcony.
Executive floor: The room is located on a separate floor with additional services and a higher level of service.
Duplex: two-story room.
Bungalow (B.G.) : separate building. Also called Cabana.
ROH (run of the house): accommodation in a hotel without a pre-agreed room type.
Views from windows and their classification
B.V.(Beach view): beach view.
B.F. (Beach front) : beach view
CV(City view): city view.
D.V.(Dune view): view of the sand dunes.
G.V.(Garden view): garden view.
LV(Land view): view of the surrounding area.
MV (Mountain view): Mountain View.
O.V.(Ocean view): ocean view.
PV(Pool view): view to a pool.
RV(River view): River View.
SV(Sea view): sea view.
SSV(Sea Side view): side sea view.
V.V.(Valley view): view of the valley.
ROH (run of the house): accommodation in a hotel without a pre-agreed view from the window.
Standart room
If a theater starts with a hanger, then a hotel starts with a regular standard room (STD). It is by its appearance that one can get a completely adequate idea of the level of the hotel, the quantity and quality of the services provided in it. All standard rooms can be divided into doubles (double rooms) and singles (single rooms). Sometimes a triple (triple) room is added to the room palette, but most often the hotel administration offers an extra bed in a double room.
Depending on the star rating of the hotel, they can vary greatly. For example, a traditional single room in a 2* hotel will be very small in area, barely able to accommodate a bed, bedside table and wardrobe. In addition, the price of your stay will include cleaning no more than once a day (if you’re lucky, or even less often), as well as a change of linen and towels every 3-5 days. The bathroom amenities will be minimal: a towel, soap and sometimes shower gel.
A completely different picture will appear before a vacationer in a single five-star hotel. A large comfortable bed, an armchair, a table with a mirror, daily cleaning, a full cosmetic set in the bathroom, including all kinds of fragrant soaps and shower caps, a hairdryer, fluffy robes and slippers, marble floors and TV with satellite channels.
Of course, the cost of such rooms varies greatly, even within the same hotel. Which is not least influenced by the view from the window. Traditionally, picturesque views of the sea, ocean, mountains or garden are considered the most expensive.
The only thing that unites hotel rooms around the world into some kind of system is the star classification, which obliges hotels to maintain a certain minimum area of their rooms and the range of services in them. For example, in Iceland, a double room in a 3* hotel must be at least 18 square meters. m, single - 14. In a 4* hotel, the area of a double room should be no less than 24 square meters. m, and for one - 16 sq. m. In five-star hotels, doubles can boast 26 sq.m., while singles have 18.
Everything is also clearly spelled out among the Germans. All rooms in 1* tourist class hotels must be equipped with a hot shower and color TV, with an area of 8 and 12 square meters. m. in single and double rooms, respectively. 2* - 12 and 16 sq. m, 3* - 14 and 18 sq. m, 4* - 16 and 22 sq. m, luxury rooms in 5* hotels must be at least 18 and 26 sq. m.
In addition, it is worth noting that a full bathroom, and not a shower, can only be expected from hotels of the 3* level and above. When booking doubles, you should also be careful: after all, they are divided by type of bed - one double in the room (usually designated DBL) or two singles (TWIN).
In hotels in the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, you can also find this type of room as moderate (MOD). It cannot be classified as a suite, deluxe, or standard - it is rather something in between, close to STD. In Europe, designations for such numbers as superior (SUP) - “improved” - are more common.
Suite
Suite (also sometimes called “suite” or “suite”) comes from the English word suite, the translation of which means “ kit" or "kit".
There are different types of suites: junior, standard, senior, executive, royal, as well as any that the hotelier’s imagination has decided to implement. Starting with the “Mediterranean”, “Caribbean” or honeymoon suite, and ending with the “Embassy”.
The lowest level in the hierarchy of suites is occupied by junior (from English “junior”). Its area is approximately 20-25 square meters. m, which is slightly larger than a standard room, and it consists of one room, divided into two areas: relaxation and living room. And yet, the difference between junior suites and traditional rooms, in addition to size, is significant: they include satellite TV, DVD, Internet access, a minibar and other options.
The standard suite is a two-room suite of 25-40 sq. m. m. The filling is the same as in the junior, the only difference is in the size, including the bathroom.
Following him are the seigneur (“senior”) or executive, or presidential suite. Accordingly, these are the most luxurious rooms in the hotel, which occupy from 3 to 7 rooms, have a personal pool, sauna, entrance, butler, and so on.
Recently, suites have become a fashionable trend, and many hotels specialize exclusively in such rooms. For example, Hilton has a chain of Embassy Suites hotels, the number of rooms of which consists exclusively of suites.
Lux
Luxury (LUX), abbreviated from the English “luxury” - “luxury, luxurious”. Accordingly, deluxe rooms are the most luxurious and, as a rule, only 4-5* hotels have them. Thanks to the recommendations of the World Tourism Organization, the area of suites starts from 30-35 square meters. m, sometimes they consist of several rooms: a bedroom and a living room.
The cost of living per night in a suite is usually twice as high as in a standard room. But for this significant premium, hotels offer guests luxurious decoration and furnishings of the rooms, picturesque views from the window, a spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi, fluffy towels and robes, and high-quality cosmetics. Sometimes the price of a suite includes free use of a minibar, swimming pool, and fitness center. In addition, suites are sometimes deliberately placed on separate floors with their own reception, lobby, spa and restaurant.
In the Caribbean, USA, Mexico and some others, such rooms are also called deluxe, DLX.
Apartments
Apartments, in simple terms, come in two types: simpler/cheaper and luxury/expensive. This fact depends on the star rating of the hotel. If this is a high-level hotel, then most likely apartments will mean very expensive and comfortable rooms for discerning guests. Such apartments cannot be classified: they are unique even within the same hotel, the only thing that unites them is their size, which starts from two rooms and ends with two floors. And their design depends only on the wild imagination of the hotelier.
Hotels from 2 to 4 stars, as well as specialized apart-hotels, on the contrary, offer guests quite budget rooms for a large number of guests. This could be, for example, a two-room apartment for four tourists.
Almost every apartment has a separate bedroom, its own living room, a large full bathroom and a full kitchen or cooking area. In addition, depending on its class - economy, luxury or business - they differ in furnishings and services provided. For example, luxury apartments, in addition to luxurious furnishings and an abundance of modern technology, offer their guests the services of a personal butler, in-room massage, security guard, private car with driver and a special menu: dietary, with a unique wine list, and so on. Business apartments, as a rule, guarantee guests peace and quiet, high-speed Internet, office equipment - in short, everything they need for full-fledged work.
Honeymoon rooms
They feature a romantic design, a large bed and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi, as well as specialized service - unique in each hotel. In addition to classic champagne and fruit in your room, some hotels in the Maldives offer unusual wedding ceremonies on the beach or a desert island, free access to spa centers or candlelit dinners on a yacht.
In the most romantic city in the world (we are, of course, talking about Paris), the Four Season George V hotel offers newlyweds to stay in the Honeymoon Suite, which is located on the top eighth floor. Needless to say, the Honey Suite terrace offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower? And the Bellaggio Hotel in Las Vegas offers newlyweds exquisite chocolate made according to a special, “love” recipe.
In short, today rooms for newlyweds can be found in almost all major cities of the world, mostly in 4-5* hotels.
Bungalow
Bungalow rooms, as a rule, are located in isolated small one- or two-story buildings scattered throughout the entire hotel complex. Each such building contains 2-4 bungalow rooms, and they can be deluxe or superior class, standard or luxury suites. This type of accommodation is found, for the most part, at beach resorts - in Greece, Turkey, and popular countries of Southeast Asia. Of course, a night in a bungalow costs much more than in a standard room (located in the main building of the hotel). They are usually chosen by lovers of silence and solitude.
Villa
This type of accommodation is exclusively for wealthy, discerning clients who value privacy and independence. As a rule, villas are conveniently located somewhere close to the main entertainment and infrastructure of the main building of the hotel or hotel complex, while providing maximum comfort for their guests. One- and two-story luxury houses with private pools, saunas and gardens also offer guests the services of personal butlers, secretaries or cooks. You can rent a villa either for a long period (a month or two) or for the traditional two weeks, and the price does not depend on the number of residents.
It’s up to you to decide which room to live in, which house to choose for your vacation. And we hope that this article will allow you not to get lost in the world of hotel abbreviations and book exactly what you and your family will need. Tourister.ru wishes you a pleasant stay!
