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 tourist 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 quite high level 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. 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. Great for big company or families 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 apartment.
- 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 | Visible from the windows courtyard hotel |
| 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 are there Additional services(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 for self-booking hotel and planning your holiday.
Well, to make the selection process even easier, we suggest you familiarize yourself with ours. We wish you a pleasant stay and bright impressions!
1 BDRM
1 Bedroom suite- one bedroom apartments.
2 BDRM- apartments with two bedrooms.
Andaman room/cottage- standard room or cottage.
Apartment- rooms close to the appearance of modern apartments, with places for preparing food; two or more room apartment.
B.G.- bungalow.
Back black- name of the body.
Balcony room- room with balcony.
Beach view- room overlooking the beach.
Bedroom - BDR, BDRM- room with a bedroom.
Bella Vista- room in the Bella Vista building.
Business - big room with office equipment (computer, fax), suitable for work.
Cabana
Category A- a room with two rooms.
Category B- family room (from 3 people).
Category C- small room with two rooms.
Category D- room with one room.
Category E- family room (only for 3 people).
Chale- extension to the main building.
City view- view of the city.
Connected rooms- combined rooms with a door-passage from one to the other.
Corner room- corner room.
Cottage- cottage.
De Luxe- numbers increased comfort.
Deluxe Pool view- deluxe room overlooking the pool.
Deluxe Chalet- deluxe room in the chalet.
Deluxe Garden View- de luxe room with garden view.
Deluxe Ocean
Deluxe Sala Garden view- deluxe room with garden view, sala - 2 mattresses on a podium next to the balcony.
Deluxe Sala Sea view- deluxe room with sea view, sala - 2 mattresses on a podium next to the balcony.
Deluxe Sea front- de luxe room with sea view.
Deluxe Sea view- de luxe room with sea view.
Deluxe Villa- deluxe room in the villa.
Dune room- bungalow in the background.
Dune view- view of the sand.
Duplex- two-story room.
Evason room- Standart room.
Evason studio room- Studio.
Ex. suite- suite with two bedrooms.
Executive- superior room.
Executive suite, senior suite- superior room, consisting of two or more rooms.
Extra bed (or king size)- a room with one large bed for a married couple.
Family Room- family room (larger than standard).
Family studio- a room for a family with two adjacent rooms.
Family suite- a family room larger than a standard one (or a two-room room).
Front- 1 coastline.
Front block- name of the body.
Garden Bungalow- bungalow overlooking the garden.
Garden view- view of the garden.
Golf View- view of the golf course.
Hillside- room in the "Hillside" building.
Honeymoon room- room for newlyweds.
Inside view- view of the atrium or interior of the hotel.
Jacuzzi villa- villa with jacuzzi.
Junior suite- larger room than standard.
Kervansaray- room in the Kervansaray building.
Lagoon room- in the main building overlooking the pool.
Land view- view of the surrounding area.
M.B.- main building.
Mini-suite- superior category room (better than Superior).
Mountain view- Mountain View.
New Building- new building.
Ocean/poolside Villa- villa with sea or pool view.
Ocean view- room with ocean view.
Park view- view of the park.
Pavilion- room in the "Pavilion" building.
Pool view- view to a pool.
President- the most luxurious hotel rooms, several bedrooms, an office, two or three toilets.
ROH- without specifying placement.
Room- accommodation in a one-room room.
Sea view, S.V.- room with sea view.
Side Sea view, SSV- room with side sea view.
Sport-Area- room in the "Sport-Area" building.
Standard, STD- standard room.
Standard - Cozy Wing- standard room in the "Cozy Wing" building.
Standard/Bungalow- standard room or bungalow.
Standard/New Bungalow- standard room or new bungalow.
Standard Garden style- standard room with garden view.
Studio- one room, larger than standard.
Suite
Suite mini- superior category number.
Superior- larger room than standard.
Superior/Garden Villa- superior or villa room with garden view.
Superior Chalet- chalets of increased comfort.
Superior Garden room
Superior Lake view- superior room with lake view.
Superior Ocean front
Superior Sea View- superior room with sea view.
Superior Sea View from balcony- superior room with sea view from the balcony.
Superior garden view
- superior room with garden view.
Superior/Main Building- larger room in the main building.
Superior/ Marina Tower- a larger room in the Marina Tower building.
Terrace- room in the "Terrace" building.
Type 1- room with two rooms, garden view.
Type 2- room with two rooms, sea view.
Type 3- larger than standard room, sea view.
Type 4- family room, sea view.
Villa garden view- Villa with garden view.
Village- bungalow.
Villa- bungalow of increased comfort.
What are the main differences between Family room and Family suite
In addition to the difference in size, these rooms differ in equipment and level of comfort. In both types, a dining table and chairs can be placed in the dining area. The bathroom is large, fully equipped - in a family room it usually has a shower, one sink and a toilet. In addition to a shower cabin, the family suite can be equipped with a full bathtub, two sinks and even a bidet. Family suites are equipped with more modern equipment and furniture, such as beds with high-quality orthopedic mattresses and comfortable pillows that maintain the shape of the head. The room always has a minibar, two large plasma or LCD TVs (each room has its own TV), a kettle with tea accessories, and maybe a coffee machine. There may even be multimedia equipment - stations for iPod, iPhone and iPad, DVD players, satellite receivers, as well as elements of a “smart home”. In five-star hotels, Family suites will have soft bathrobes and disposable slippers for each guest. Family rooms are more simply equipped, but they are also cheaper. The room will contain all the equipment and furniture necessary for living - beds, sofa, table and chairs. There is usually only one TV and not necessarily flat. Family suites can consist of several rooms, in this case their number is indicated, for example: Family suite 2 bedroom (family suite with two bedrooms) or Family room 2 bedrooms (family room with two bedrooms), in such rooms, in addition to additional bedrooms rooms, the number of bathrooms can be increased. In turn, family rooms may differ in the type of view from the room - family suite land view, family suite sea view, family room sea view, family room garden view, etc. In addition, any hotel can give its own designations to such rooms, for example, family room standard - standard family room, family deluxe room - superior family room, bungalow family room - family room in a separate bungalow, deluxe family suite - superior family apartments or family deluxe suite and etc., the nuances and subtleties of each of them must be studied on the hotel website. A typical family suit looks something like this: Family suit room A typical family room looks something like this:
REMINDER FOR TOURIST
Accommodation:
SGL (single) - single, single room, hotel room for one person.
DBL (double) - double, double room, hotel room for two people with one large bed.
TWN (twin) - twin, hotel room for two people with two beds.
TRPL (triple) - triple, triple room, hotel room for three people with three beds and it consists of a dbl or twn + extra bed (an extra bed can be extra or fixed depending on the hotel).
ExB (extra bed) - Extra bed, installed in double or twin rooms,
that is, room + extra bed = triple. In 99% of cases there can only be one extra bed in a room. An extra bed can look like a fixed bed, a folding bed, an air mattress or a regular mattress.
Chld (Children) - child (usually the price is indicated for a child in a room with one or two adults), for example SGL+1CHLD (adult with a child) or DBL+2CHLD (2 adults with two children).
Type of number:
Standard - standard room type (usually the cheapest room in the hotel).
STND - standard double room.
Superior - rooms with improved layout (type, size).
Senior suite - suite (superior room), usually two-room: living room and bedroom.
Deluxe - even better rooms (larger), luxurious room.
Suite mini - superior category room.
R.O.H. - (run of house) - low room rate, but upon arrival you can be given both a standard and deluxe room.
Villa bungalow is a separate building, there can be from one to several rooms per house.
BGL, bungalow - a separate house on the hotel premises, usually of a lower category. Often offered in tropical and southern countries.
Connected room - adjacent or connected rooms, that is, rooms with a door between them (usually in most hotels, when booking simple rooms, you can order connected rooms).
Family rooms - rooms for accommodation with a family; the size and number of residents may vary depending on the hotel room.
Family studio - a room for a family with two adjacent rooms.
Studio is a spacious room consisting of one large room divided into two functional areas. One part of the room is the living room, and the second is the bedroom.
1 bed room (1BR) - a room with a single bedroom and an entrance living room (depending on the hotel).
2 bed room (2BR) - a room with two bedrooms and an entrance living room (depending on the hotel).
Apartment - rooms close to the appearance of modern apartments, with places for cooking, two or more room apartments.
Concierge room - has a higher level of service compared to standard rooms.
Additional room description:
Balcony - room with a balcony.
A/C air conditioning in the room.
Beach front - the room is located almost on the beach.
Beach view - room overlooking the beach.
City View - view of the city.
Golf View - view of the golf course.
GV (Garden View) - view of the garden, onto the hotel territory.
Land View - a view of the hotel territory or the surrounding area.
Main Building - the main building.
Mountain View - view of the mountains.
Ocean front - room with ocean view.
Park view - room with a view of the park.
Pool View - View of the pool.
SF - direct sea view.
SSV - side sea view.
SV (sea view) - sea view.
Valley view - view of the valley.
VO or OB (Bed Only) - accommodation without meals.
RO - Room Only - hotel accommodation without meals.
BB (Breakfast) - a meal plan that includes breakfast at the hotel. It could be Buffet or continental breakfast.
Continental Breakfast - continental breakfast - a light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, buns, butter and jam.
RB is a hotel acronym for a hotel stay that includes breakfast only.
HB (Half board) - 2 meals a day at the hotel. Usually this is breakfast and dinner, but some hotels may have breakfast and lunch. Drinks at lunch and dinner are usually not included in the price.
HB+ - extended half board - breakfast and dinner (buffet), as well as local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day.
FB (Full Board) - 3 meals a day at the hotel (breakfast + lunch + dinner). Drinks at lunch and dinner are usually not included in the price.
Buffet is a type of self-service in restaurants and cafes, characterized by the fact that visitors, for a single average fee, receive any number of dishes of their choice from those offered, previously displayed in the hall.
Mini all inclusive - full board with locally produced drinks not only during meals, but in limited quantities.
AI, All inclusive(All inclusive) - a mode that includes not only 3 meals a day, but also additional services such as a light breakfast, snacks, and light dinner. Drinks are included in the price. Sometimes these may only be locally produced drinks, while foreign ones are sold for an additional fee.
All inclusive De Luxe - All inclusive de luxe - type of food and services provided at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, fresh fruit on the day of arrival, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized restaurants a- a la carte, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, room service.
All inclusive Fine Service - All inclusive fine service - type of food and services provided at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, daily in the room - fresh fruit, chocolate, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, room service, yacht tour, including breakfast.
All inclusive High Class - All inclusive high class - type of food and services provided at the hotel: full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, room service (room service), massage, laundry, bowling, tennis courses.
All inclusive PLUS - All inclusive plus - type of food and services provided at the hotel: full board, locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, water in the minibar.
All inclusive Royal Class - All inclusive royal class - type of food and services provided at the hotel: full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, in the minibar: wine, beer, soft drinks, room service, internet-cafe, bowling, tennis courses.
All inclusive Superior - All inclusive superior - type of food and services provided at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, daily in the room - fresh fruit, chocolate, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized restaurants a la carte, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, tennis lessons, mini golf.
All inclusive ULTRA - All inclusive Ultra - type of food and services at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, fresh fruit on the day of arrival, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants , ice cream, drinks in the minibar, massage, internet cafe, tennis training courses.
When choosing a hotel abroad for the first time, you feel confused. Mysterious abbreviations and foreign names can confuse anyone.
The suites with their diversity are worth so much! Let's figure out what types of hotel rooms there are, and what is the interpretation of the generally accepted symbols.
Usually it is single ( SNGL, single) or double room ( DBL). The simplest option is standard ( STD). This is a typical one-room room, without any frills, but with amenities. It is by what hotels offer to fill a room of this class that one can judge the category of the hotel.
In five-star hotels, even “standard” ones are furnished good quality, guests are served by a sommelier and florists, and the minimum “living” area is 16 square meters. For those who have little space, there are Superior, with similar furnishings but larger in size.
If one room is not enough for your stay, you can choose a room with a bedroom ( BDR or BDRM, decryption - Bedroom). Or double De Luxe with expensive surroundings. For lovers of open space and culinary experiments there is Studio. This is a large room combined with a kitchen, without partitions.
For family or company
When going on a family trip, it will be convenient to stay in a triple ( TRPL) or quadruple room ( QDPL, quadriple, quarter), and even better - in apartments ( Apartment, APT). How is that own apartment, consisting of an entrance hall, kitchen, living room and bedrooms.
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Family Studio differs from Studio separate bedroom, the living room is combined with the kitchen. As you can see, even if you speak English well, sometimes you can only indirectly understand the purpose of the types of rooms in hotels and their decoding.
Mystery Suites
The suites deserve a special mention ( Suite). These rooms have a living room and a bedroom and are distinguished by increased comfort and homeliness. The suites have their own division into categories. Suite Mini– one-room. Junior Suite– also one-room, divided into a recreation area and a living room. Senior Suite– ideal for two, often consists of a bedroom with a large bed, a living room and two bathrooms.
Executive Suite- look like Senior Suite, but larger, sometimes with two bedrooms. Royal Suite or King Suite– a royal room with several bedrooms, dining rooms or living rooms. Presidential Suite- the most expensive and luxurious offer in the hotel, consists of many bedrooms, living rooms, offices and even meeting rooms.
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By purpose and location
There are also types of rooms that differ in purpose. For example, romantic rooms for newlyweds Honeymoon room or with a corner for businessmen to work - Business Room.
The location of the rooms can also give a name. Connected Rooms– rooms connected by a common door, in our opinion – walk-through rooms. Corner Room means corner room. Name Balcony Room– notifies about the presence of a balcony.
Duplex– a luxurious two-story room. Availability of definition Sitting Area means there is a seating area. Usually this is a coffee table surrounded by comfortable armchairs or sofas.
Deciphering the landscape outside the window
- Sea view - sea view (SV)
- Side sea view (SSV)
- Ocean view (OV)
- Beach view - beach view (BV)
- Pool view - pool view (PV)
- River view (RV)
- Valley view (VV)
- Mountain view - mountain view (MV)
- View of the surrounding area - land view (LV)
- View of the dunes - dune view (DV)
- View of the inside of the hotel - inside view (IV)
- City view - city view (CV)
- Garden view (GV)
Additional designations
- MB (main building) - located in the main building
- NB (new building) - in a new building
- BGLW (bungalo) - bungalow
- ROH (run of the house) - check-in is at the discretion of the administration. The type of room provided depends on the occupancy of the hotel and the denomination of the banknote in the passport.
- INF (infant) - child under 3 years old
- CHD (child) - child from 3 to 12 years old
- ADL (adult) - adult
- EXB (extra bed) - provision of an extra bed.
Why is it not like this in Turkey and Egypt?
The types of rooms in hotels in Turkey and Egypt, as well as their decoding, are no different from the generally accepted ones. And the frequent questions of tourists related to this are just a misconception caused by the fact that in these countries the reality often does not correspond to what is seen in the photo.
In fact, there are only slight differences in the size of the room and its decoration. For example, "standard" is usually intended for a modest, but comfortable stay one man. In Turkey and Egypt they are made more spacious, for two, and sometimes with the possibility of accommodating an additional child or even two.
Family Room in Turkish it is a two-room suite, but the second room can be without windows and resemble a storage room in size. Do not forget that Türkiye is quite popular destination, therefore, rooms in some hotels may have signs of “worn out” and because of this the name does not always correspond to what is stated.
When choosing the type of room in hotels in Turkey, you should pay attention not only to the decoding, but also to the hotel category and reviews from vacationers. To avoid getting into trouble, check in advance what the managers of a particular hotel understand by the designations “ suite" or De Luxe. Sometimes even in two five-star hotels, rooms of the same type can have significant differences.
