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 child, in brackets - 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!
M.B.(main building) the main building of the hotel
H.V.(holiday village) hotel, which is a complex of bungalows
B.G.L., B.G.(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 type of accommodation
DBL(double) double occupancy (this room can have either one double bed or 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 adult accommodation
Double only adult room double room adults only
Child accommodation of a 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; the hotel provides them with a baby cot)
Classification of numbers
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 a 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 - one-room suite larger than standard, or one-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 room, consisting of a living room and a bedroom
Junior Suite 1-room suite of large size and improved layout
Deluxe superior deluxe 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 appropriate interior
Connected rooms combined rooms with a door-passage from one to another
Duplex 2-storey room
Apartment- a room close to the appearance of the apartment, with a place for preparing food. 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 surrounding area
Inside view view of the atrium or 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 accommodating large groups)
Classification of food types
R.O.(room only) (accommodation only) accommodation without meals
IN(bed only) accommodation without meals
A.O.(accommodation only) accommodation without meals
S.C.(self catering) accommodation without meals
BB(bed & breakfast) only breakfast
HB(half board) half board - breakfast and dinner (at breakfast - free tea, coffee, water and juices, drinks at dinner are paid), 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 (beer and wine in some hotels) during 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 locally produced drinks (beer and wine in some hotels) during meals
ALL, Al(all inclusive) breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet) with unlimited drinks throughout the day (locally produced, alcoholic and non-alcoholic), as well as additional meals (second breakfast, afternoon tea, late dinner, light snacks in the hotel bars, etc. .p.) during the day
UAL, UAI(ultra 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 alcohol. Most hotels operating under the Ultra All inclusive system offer guests additional free meals in restaurants serving cuisine from around 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.
C.B.(Continental Breakfast) Continental breakfast light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, buns, butter and jam
E.B.(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, includes a variety of cold cuts and cheeses and hot dishes (omelet, scrambled eggs, sausages). A la carte menu offers a limited number of menu items to choose from
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 a smaller version of the buffet
Modern hotels offer tourists many services. Below we will tell you what you should pay attention to and which room to choose. Please note that there are no uniform standards on the basis of which we can draw a conclusion about the quality of a hotel room. However, you can easily find out the main characteristics of the number by its name.
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“Superior room” translation of the designation and main criteria
- Standard. The room area averages from 10 to 22 square meters. It has a TV, telephone, one or two beds, and a toilet with shower. You can also count on a refrigerator. In general, the equipment depends on the level of the hotel.
- Economy Room. From the name you can roughly guess about the quality of the room equipment. Their area, as a rule, is inferior to standard ones.
- Superior Room - superior “Standard” room.
Superior room: room characteristics in different countries
What factors influence the equipment of the premises and the quality of services provided to the client:
- A country.
- Number of stars for the hotel.
- Hotel type.
These are the most basic points to consider. So that you can navigate correctly, we will provide a description of superior in the most popular countries for holidays.
Literally "superior" stands for "improved". If you are planning a vacation in or Turkey, then this room guarantees you a beautiful view from the window. If the standard room overlooks the highway, a large construction site or shops, then the superior rooms offer a beautiful panorama of the sea or garden. There is also a balcony or terrace. Another advantage: the room is located close to the beach.
If speak about European cities, the superior area ranges from 20-25 square meters. You can expect a bathroom with a good bathtub rather than a walk-in shower. Sometimes there may be an electric kettle, coffee, sugar and cream in the room. In economy class hotels you will find the most necessary hygiene products.
View from the window: room classification
When choosing a hotel room, pay attention to the abbreviation that indicates what kind of view the window offers.
What is the difference between “superior” and “standard”?
“Standard” is an economical room with a small area, in which:
The area of "Superior" rooms is usually twice that of standard rooms. The furnishings in the room are modern, with good furniture and appliances. View from the windows pleases with a beautiful panorama. You can also relax on the balcony, as it is usually furnished for greater comfort for hotel guests.
Types of hotel accommodation (transcript)
- Single (SGL)— Single room or single occupancy in a double room (a room for two guests accommodates only one person);
- Double (DBL)— Double occupancy. The room is equipped with one large double bed.;
- Twin (TWN)— Double occupancy. The room is equipped with two separate beds;
- DBL + EXB- Triple occupancy. Two adults in fixed beds, a third (usually a child) in an extra bed.
- Triple (TRPL)— Triple occupancy. Room with three beds. There can be either three single beds, or one double and one single bed. TRPL differs from DBL + EXB in that the third berth is also stationary;
- Quadriple (QDPL)— quadruple room;
- 5ADL- room for five people.
- Extra Bed (ExB)— extra bed (can be installed in any of the above rooms (usually a folding bed or sofa);
- 1 BDRM- One-Bedroom Apartment
- 2 BDRM- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- Child (Chld)— a child for whom an additional payment is made (the age category is set by each hotel independently and is designated “Age”);
- Run of house (ROH)— accommodation upon arrival (this type of accommodation is very popular in Asia). The advantage of this accommodation is the low cost of the room.
Types of hotel rooms (decoding)
- Standard- regular one-room suite;
- Superior— one-room suite, slightly better than Standard;
- Suite— two-room or large one-room suite (much larger than Standard);
- Mini Suite- superior category room (better than Superior).
- Junior Suite- superior room: usually a large comfortable room with a separated sleeping area, which can be converted into a living room during the day.
- Senior Suite- superior room, usually two-room: living room and bedroom.
- Executive Suite- as a rule, a suite with two bedrooms.
- King Suite- “Royal Suite”, which has 2 bedrooms, a living room and a meeting room or study.
- Family room— two-room suite for a family (accommodating 4 or more people);
- De luxe— a room with more expensive furnishings;
- Concierge room - A type of room characterized by a higher level of service compared to standard rooms.
- Apartments— Rooms with a layout similar to apartments. They usually have a kitchen or kitchen area and consist of 2 or more rooms. The room price usually does not include meals at the hotel.;
- Executive— Superior rooms, consisting of two or more rooms, located in a specially designated area of the hotel, for example, on the same floor. Guests of the rooms are offered a higher level of service and additional free services;
- Studio- One-room studio with kitchen area
- Honeymoon room- Honeymoon room
- Honeymoon suite- “Lux” for newlyweds
- Duplex— two-story room;
- Connection (connected room)- Adjacent/connecting rooms with a door between them. Can be combined into one number. Usually standard rooms are combined, less often standard rooms are combined with rooms of a higher category.
- Balcony room- Room with balcony
- Corner room- Corner room
- Pool access- Room or detached bungalow/villa with direct access to the pool
- Business room— a large room with all the conditions necessary to conduct business: office equipment (computer, fax, Internet, telephone, etc.), office furniture
- President, Royal Suite- the most luxurious hotel rooms. They differ in the mass of rooms for various purposes: bedrooms, living rooms, offices, a room for business meetings, dining rooms, several toilets, etc.
Types of rooms in hotels with a view from the windows (decoding)
- Garden view (GV)- View of the garden.
- Beach front- Beach view room, located as close as possible to the beach.
- Beach view (BV)- View of the beach.
- City view (CV)- View of the city.
- Dune view (DV)- View of the dunes (sands).
- Golf view- View of the bay.
- Grass view- View of the lawn.
- Inside view (IV)- View of the atrium or the interior of the hotel (hotel courtyard).
- Jungle view (JV)- View of the jungle.
- Lagoon view (LV)- View of the lagoon.
- Land view (LV)- View of the surrounding area.
- Mountain view (MV)- Mountain View.
- Ocean view (OV)- Ocean view.
- Park view- View of the park.
- Partial sea view- Partial sea view.
- Pool view (PV)- View to a pool.
- Road view- View of the road.
- Side sea view (SSV)- Side sea view.
- Sea straight view- Direct sea view.
- Sea view (SV)- Sea view.
Types of hotel buildings
- MB (Main Building)- main hotel building;
- Bungalow (BG, BGL)- Bungalow. A separate low-rise residential building in hotels. Usually with a small number of rooms.
- Cabana- A bungalow-type building, located separately from the main hotel building, on the beach or near the pool, can be equipped as a bedroom.
- Chale- An extension to the main building or a detached cottage.
- Cottage- Cottage.
- Fare- Bungalow in typical Polynesian style.
- Jacuzzi villa- Villa with jacuzzi.
- Pavilion- The name of some non-residential buildings in the hotel.
- Pool villa/bungalow- Villa or bungalow located by the pool.
- Residence- Residence (detached villa).
- Villa- A separate residential building in which one or more rooms can be located.
- Water Bungalow- A bungalow standing on stilts in the water. Distributed in tropical island countries.
Standard Room Side Sea View (SRSSV) translates as a standard room with a side view of the sea or ocean. The room type must be specified at the time of payment or booking.
Standard Room Side Sea View - room type with side sea view. The view may be complete lateral or incomplete. The sea or ocean may also be partially visible - to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the location of the hotel itself.
This room assumes that the sea will be visible from the balcony, but only the side one. There may be obstacles in the form of trees, buildings, or part of the hotel. The price is a little more than usual, without sea view.
The mention of Sea front in the name indicates a frontal view - most likely it means a view directly to the shore itself. The range can be specified upon request.
If you have the finances, you can pay extra for a better view from the balcony. This type of room or service may contain sea view, inland view or pool view in the name.
A room with a view of the economic part of the hotel, office premises and territory may contain a back view in the name. The price is usually lower than standard.
